The competition is on an upwards trajectory ahead of the 2024-25 season even as sacrifices are still made on the road to full-time professionalism
Still riding the Matildas wave, A-League Women’s football returns this week with ambitions to prove itself as the most compelling female sporting competition in Australia. But a talent drain to overseas leagues and uncertain economics for players and clubs mean this summer will prove crucial towards the goal of full-time professionalism.
The phenomenal interest in the women’s national team and their 2023 World Cup performance pushed up average attendances last season by 72%, to 2,117. Matildas penalty shootout hero Cortnee Vine helped Sydney to the championship, in a season largely considered a success.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2024/oct/31/a-league-women-2024-25-season-launch-1-november
Author : Jack Snape
Publish date : 2024-10-30 14:00:19
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