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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

'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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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The Guardian - AU

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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