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How Adelaide Won The Pre-season - The Story Behind Adelaide Utd's Fixture video

How Adelaide Won The Pre-season - The Story Behind Adelaide Utd's Fixture video

When a league fixture is announced, it is unusual for a single side to dominate the discussion, but Adelaide United’s video listing their opponents, delighted and amused fans across the W-League. With its mix of absurdist humor and football in-jokes it became the surprise hit of the pre-season 6 Dec 2020
Hectic kick off for new W-League season

Hectic kick off for new W-League season

The 2020/21 W-League season will kick off with a flurry of games over the New Year period, including an early grand final rematch. 30 Nov 2020
'The current rules will not be amended' - FFA block Phoenix's W-League introduction

'The current rules will not be amended' - FFA block Phoenix's W-League introduction

Wellington's hopes of having a W-League team this season have effectively been torpedoed as they would not be allowed to field additional New Zealand players. 10 Nov 2020
The former Socceroos, A-League star pioneering a global solution to one of football’s biggest problems

The former Socceroos, A-League star pioneering a global solution to one of football’s biggest problems

Heading Pro, a specially designed football that is meant to keep players safe when heading the ball, is the brainchild of former Socceroo and current Western Sydney W-League coach Dean Heffernan and close friend Andrew Head, a specialist in the product development of footballs. 8 Nov 2020
Ex-Socceroo favourite for Glory gig

Ex-Socceroo favourite for Glory gig

Former Socceroo Chris Coyne is the favourite to take over Perth Glory’s vacant W-League head coaching role. 3 Nov 2020
W-League, A-League set for world-first equal marketing split

W-League, A-League set for world-first equal marketing split

FFA are reportedly prioritising equality in marketing expenditure between the W-League and A-League in the lead up to the 2023 Women's World Cup. 22 Oct 2020
A-League set for heavy youth focus

A-League set for heavy youth focus

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica expects young Australian players to feature heavily in the next A-League season, which kicks off on December 27. 15 Oct 2020
Wanderers answer fan calls for accessible A-League prices

Wanderers answer fan calls for accessible A-League prices

The Western Sydney Wanderers have answered the call from football fans to make A-League games more affordable and accessible. For 2019/20, the Wanderers have released memberships to a designated “Family Zone” at BankWest Stadium that will give fans more bang for their buck.  2 Oct 2020
Remember the first (and last) time the world's greatest footballers came to Australia?

Remember the first (and last) time the world's greatest footballers came to Australia?

Before the A-League, W-League, Matildas and Socceroos' modern era all revolutionised football in Australia, 20 years ago, Australia welcomed the best footballers in the world. With the Matildas set to star at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics and then host the 2023 Women's World Cup, it begs the question...what was it like to host the best female footballers in the world in Sydney 2000? 29 Sep 2020
Why Sydney's academy is already producing world-class talent at five-years old

Why Sydney's academy is already producing world-class talent at five-years old

While the demise of the Socceroos' golden generation is plastered across every news headline, Sydney FC's A-League academy are quietly crafting prodigies to replace them. But they're also looking towards the W-League and Matildas as well... 17 Sep 2020
Tasmania's talent 'skyrocketing' for A-League and W-League pipeline

Tasmania's talent 'skyrocketing' for A-League and W-League pipeline

Alex Cisak, the ex A-League and Premier League keeper, has been blown away by the talent he’s seen since the former Burnley keeper returned home to Tasmania this year.  15 Sep 2020
PFA appoint NSL legend to 'reboot professional game'

PFA appoint NSL legend to 'reboot professional game'

With the PFA in the middle of negotiating A-League and W-League collective bargaining agreements, Francis Awaritefe has replaced Brendan Schwab as its chair. 14 Sep 2020
OP-ED: 'Transfer fees and W-League growth are FFA's key principles'

OP-ED: 'Transfer fees and W-League growth are FFA's key principles'

The current situation Australian football finds itself in may be a blessing in disguise. While financial uncertainty is never a good thing, a chance to re-assess and build towards a realistic business model is an opportunity FFA should grab with both hands. 11 Sep 2020
Wellington, Wollongong aiming for W-League club next season

Wellington, Wollongong aiming for W-League club next season

A-League club Wellington Phoenix have been keen on starting a W-League club for some time, given New Zealand's lack of professional opportunities for female footballers. 8 Sep 2020
A-League, W-League legends reappear at Wanderers

A-League, W-League legends reappear at Wanderers

Georgia Yeoman-Dale and Patrick Zwaanswijk have headlined some surprise new figures at Western Sydney Wanderers W-League and NPL outfits. 4 Sep 2020
'When I was young, there wasn't a connection with kids'

'When I was young, there wasn't a connection with kids'

Macarthur Bulls have stepped up their ambassadorial program by recruiting Matildas and Tottenham Hotspur defender Alanna Kennedy. 21 Aug 2020