In 2008 the FFA announced the formation of a national women’s football competition in order to offer “an unrivalled career path for talented elite women athletes.” Since then it has grown into an essential part of Australia’s football landscape.
Individual Talent
Football is a team sport but results can be decided by single moments of genius.
The W-League has been the stage for a number of incredible individual moments throughout its history from a young Melina Ayres drilling a physics-defying long-range shot in 2018, to Princess Ibini’s stunning decider against Adelaide this season.
Alanna Kennedy is admired for her defensive skills but Sydney FC have been blessed by her ability to strike a free-kick to perfection. Highlights like these occur almost every round and every game is a chance for fans to see something special.
Careers In Football
The top-level professional women’s league is vital to football in Australia, it provides a goal for young players to work towards and plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of the national team.
The FFA has ambitions to remain one of the top five women’s leagues in the world and the recent pay deals have been encouraging steps toward full-time professionalism for all players.
Australian footballers can aspire to a career without moving overseas and that should be celebrated.
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