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'Shouldn't be allowed': Matilda's fixture frustration

Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.

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Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Michelle Heyman has scored and notched an assist in Canberra United's win over Perth, while Newcastle beat Western Sydney to go top of the A-League Women.

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The Matildas keep soaring but the league, and players, beneath them are being left behind

The Matildas, Australia’s women’s soccer side, have become one of the nation’s most beloved teams, filling stadiums, breaking TV records and driving unprecedented growth at grassroots level.

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Priestman still chasing first ALW win, WSW stun Roar

Western Sydney have snatched a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar while Wellington are still chasing their first ALW victory after drawing 1-1 with Newcastle.

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A-League Women reaches ‘tipping point’ as scathing report highlights stagnation

With the World Cup halo truly faded, the domestic league is now the ‘least preferred’ competition for Australian players, according to a new report

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'Distressing' toll on A-League Women players revealed

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop believes the lack of stability and full-time professionalism in the league amplifies psychological distress faced by players.

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'Meant to be': Hunter makes Sydney FC ALW homecoming

Matildas midfielder Sarah Hunter has re-joined Sydney FC, two years after leaving Australia for France as the A-League Women's best young footballer.

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Matildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

A six-month hamstring injury kept Tameka Yallop out of Joe Montemurro's first games as Matildas coach but the Gold Coast local is eyeing a comeback.

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Ex-Western United players move on in A-League Women

Western United's demise has left its A-League Women players in the lurch and many of those footballers are now starting the season at new clubs.

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'Quick trajectory': teen hailed as new Sky Blues star

A teenager will be key for Sydney FC's ALW side this season as the Sky Blues look to bounce back from their last campaign, says coach Ante Juric.

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Push to go pro: Calls ramp up ahead of new ALW season

Sydney FC's Bianca Galic wants the A-League Women to become fully professional, saying players are bearing the brunt of having to work outside of football.

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Union's bold salary cap bid for jobless United players

Nearly 40 footballers were left out of work by Western United's "hibernation", now the player union says an A-Leagues salary cap rule can help soothe the saga.

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A-Leagues move forward as United fight wind-up order

Western United intend to appeal the Federal Court's wind-up order as the A-Leagues prepare for the seasons, with or without them.

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Sydney FC star quits A-League Women for overseas move

A plethora of top Australian players have departed the A-League Women for overseas moves this off-season, with a Sydney FC star the latest.

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ALW star announces shock retirement at 24

One of the A-League Women's best goal-scoring talents has retired less than six months after making her Matildas debut.

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Western United’s multimillion-dollar loss highlights A-Leagues’ ongoing struggles

Melbourne-based club reports $11m loss in 2023-24 but ALM’s outgoing transfer fees offer one positive sign

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Matildas add A-League Women champ to coaching staff

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has started putting together his backroom staff, with one of the A-League Women's top coaches named as an assistant.

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'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.

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Grand final heroics just the start for Mariners' Gomez

Fresh off starring in Central Coast's A-League Women grand final triumph, Izzy Gomez is set to head into her first Matildas camp high on confidence.

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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

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Mariners win GF to complete A-League Women fairytale

Central Coast have won their first A-League Women championship after scoring an upset win on penalties over Melbourne Victory in the grand final.

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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.

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Offside goal helps Mariners stun City to make ALW final

Central Coast have stunned Melbourne City 1-0 with a controversial winner from Isabel Gomez to reach the A-League Women grand final against Melbourne Victory.

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Mariners' Nunn delivers heavenly double to hold City

Melbourne City and Central Coast have kept their A-League Women grand final hopes alive after drawing 2-2 in their semi-final first leg in Gosford.

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Mariners ready for David and Goliath ALW finals

Central Coast will take on premiers Melbourne City in the A-League Women semi-finals, while Adelaide United host Melbourne Victory in their first leg.

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