Several European competitions have begun in earnest while in the United States clubs continue to fine tune ahead of the NWSL season commencing this month.   Here is you 26 March - 1 April wrap.
 
Caitlin Foord, Lisa De Vanna and Sky Blue FC Teammates | (Source: Caitlin Foord)

After a stellar first season with the Boston Breakers in the WPSL Elite, Sydney FC's Kyah Simon has been re-signed by the New England club for the upcoming North American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). 
Boston's top scorer last season Simon is back in the new league | Source: Chris Aduama/aduama.com

Sydney FC have won their second Westfield W-League championship, prevailing in a 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday.

After a less than perfect season, Sydney made it to the finals by the skin of their teeth. Don’t judge them on that though. When it really counts, here they are, and that tenacity is what they will need to win on Sunday.

Sydney FC have upset favourites Brisbane Roar in a dramatic Westfield W-League semi-final 3-2 at the QSAC on Saturday.

Sydney FC go one better than last season | Getty 

Sydney FC's 2012/13 summer thus far, has best been described by the Sky Blue's proficient striker, Samantha Kerr. She described the season as being "up and down".

Domestically and internationally, 2012 was a big year for several players.  Whether shining in the W-League in a champion side, tearing it up in overseas competitions, scoring spectacular goals against the Olympic champs or marking the world's best, several senior and U20s players made their mark in 2012.  

2012 saw the first mass exodus of players overseas to the US and European leagues.  At one point in time there were up to 20 Australian footballers actively plying their trade in countries like the US, England, Sweden, Germany and Denmark. 

A goal in the last seconds of injury time has enabled Sydney FC to steal a 4-3 win over a luckless Canberra United in steamy conditions at Leichhardt Oval.

Pure joy as Sydney prevail in a tight contest | TWG

The Westfield Matildas need only a draw from their final showdown against China PR to secure qualification for next year's EAFF Women's East Asian Cup after defeating Hong Kong 4-0 this evening.