Matildas gig looms for Montemurro after Lyon departure Joe Montemurro's appointment as Matildas coach is imminent after he departed Lyon a day before Australia's interim boss Tom Sermanni's final game. AAP · Jun 1, 2025
'Not good enough': Matildas coach's big A-League gripe Every player in the current Matildas squad came through the A-League Women but interim boss Tom Sermanni has unleashed on the domestic competition. AAP · May 29, 2025
Kerr skips Wembley for Melbourne but future at Chelsea Sam Kerr skipped the FA Cup final to attend the A-League Women grand final, but Chelsea are looking forward to having her back. AAP · May 18, 2025
Central Coast Mariners complete fairytale after A-League Women grand final shootout Central Coast beat Melbourne Victory 5-4 on penalties as Bianca Galic slots the critical shot to seal the Mariners’ first ALW championship The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2025
Victory coach Hopkins on verge of more ALW history Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins is chasing a record fifth A-League Women championship but ex-Victory defender Jessika Nash's Central Coast are in the way. AAP · May 17, 2025
From backpacker to Mariner marvel: Husband's rise to GF Central Coast Mariners coach Em Husband started her time in Australia backpacking and doing farm work, now she is coaching her ALW side in the grand final. AAP · May 17, 2025
Magpie-turned-Mariner Rowe to swoop on ALW decider Irish Collingwood AFLW star Sarah Rowe's return to soccer with Central Coast has her one game away from A-League Women silverware. AAP · May 16, 2025
‘Proving people wrong’: how Central Coast Mariners reached A-League Women grand final Emily Husband, one of only two female coaches in the league, can create history against Melbourne Victory on Sunday The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Adelaide into ALW semis, other match postponed Adelaide are through to the ALW semi-finals after a 1-0 win over Western United, while the Central Coast-Canberra elimination final was postponed. AAP · Apr 27, 2025
Melbourne City eye A-League Women’s title despite remarkable campaigns of rivals An unbeaten season has the premiers marching towards the title but Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United’s rise make this the most intriguing finals series in years The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025
A-Leagues seek to stop ‘arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap Clubs would be permitted one marquee player outside cap from 2026 but PFA warn the proposal will limit potential to attract top players The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
City's women could cash in on historic champions league The average A-League Women's player earns just $30,000, but Melbourne City will secure serious riches if they win the inaugural AFC Champions League. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
Melbourne women’s football players attempt to double their salary in just three games Group of Matildas and Melbourne City teammates chase ‘carrot’ as Asian Football Confederation drops millions of dollars in prize money The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025
Matildas great Williams out for rest of ALW season Injured Melbourne Victory goalkeeper and Matildas great Lydia Williams will miss the rest of the A-League Women season, casting doubt over her playing future. AAP · Feb 6, 2025
AAP · Feb 2, 2025 Roar break ALW losing streak as teenager sinks Phoenix Brisbane 17-year-old Grace Kuilamu scored the winner to beat Wellington 1-0 and take the Roar to fourth on the A-League Women ladder after a tough month.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Sydney weather: tens of thousands without power in NSW with more storms and rain forecast Town Hall station flooded, roads blocked and gusts hit 120kmh; one man killed in Cowra after a tree struck his car
AAP · Nov 16, 2024 Sydney teenager breaks Wanderers hearts in ALW derby Sydney super-sub Caley Tallon-Henniker secured a 1-0 win over Western Sydney, as Adelaide beat Canberra 2-0 and Central Coast drew 2-2 with Melbourne City.
AAP · Nov 15, 2024 Milestone magic from Yallop in Roar win over Glory Brisbane Roar captain Tameka Yallop was at her goal-scoring best in a 3-0 win over Perth Glory at Perry Park.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2024 ‘Who let the dogs out?’: A-League captain’s very good boy invades pitch and halts match Wellington Phoenix skipper Annalie Longo’s dog ‘Tiger’ makes cameo and runs rings around players from both sides
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 Calls mount for Macarthur to field A-League Women’s team after Auckland commit for 2025 The club is facing growing pressure to field a team in the A-League Women’s competition, almost six years after they were granted their men’s licence
AAP · Nov 3, 2024 City beat Perth, Jets draw with Wanderers in ALW Rhianna Pollicina starred as Melbourne City claimed a comeback 5-2 win over Perth Glory while Newcastle drew 2-2 with Western Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024 Matildas coach calls for Sam Kerr to join camp ahead of friendlies to launch new era Tom Sermanni wants injured striker to meet up with Australia squad as Cortnee Vine skips matches against Switzerland and Germany
AAP · Aug 26, 2024 ALW striker Bolden jets out to follow European dream Although contracted for the upcoming ALW 2024/25 season, star striker Sarina Bolden has left the Newcastle Jets to pursue her dream of playing in Europe.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2024 Jets forward headed to U20 World Cup with Young Matildas Lara Gooch's crucial goal helped seal Australia's spot at the tournament.
The Conversation · May 24, 2024 The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine This should be a golden age for Australian soccer. After all, the big picture is good: the Matildas are waltzing, the Socceroos are well supported and Australia was just awarded hosting rights to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.