A-League Women

Holly McNamara is set to play a starring role in Melbourne City's AFC Women's Champions League quarterfinal against Taiwanese club Taichung Blue Whale.

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.

For the first time ever, the Matildas, Young Matildas and Junior Matildas are all without a permanent manager. It's a worrying sign for Australian football, writes Pokuah Frimpong.

Lydia Williams, who officially retired from the Matildas last June, has been ruled out of the remaining A-League Women's season following a wrist injury. 

Melbourne City have smashed Western United 5-1, with star attacker Holly McNamara scoring a hat-trick after her Matildas recall following a third ACL injury and more than 12 months out the game.

Star players are opting to retire because of the part-time nature of the A-League Women competition, choosing to focus on a career outside football.

Laini Freier scores another hat-trick and combines with her twin Sharn for five goals in Brisbane's stunning 8-2 A League Women's away win over Western United.

The A-League Women's Unite Round will no longer take place at inner-city venue Leichhardt Oval due to substandard pitch conditions.

Former Young Matildas captain and Newcastle NRLW winger Sheridan Gallagher has made a surprise return to soccer with the Newcastle Jets.

All A-League Women games between December and March will commence at 5pm or later, with players protected from taking the field in extreme heat.

Fans' fears have been allayed with Maverick Sports Partners promising the revolving door of owners will end with them.

After long club seasons with Arsenal, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross will relish the opportunity to join their Matildas teammates in camp. 

Mackenzie Hawkesby left Sydney FC last July, returned in December and five months later was the player of the match in their A-League Women grand final triumph.

The Newcastle Jets women's side will play their first-ever semi final in their home region today. With ownership issues lingering, it could be among their last games.

It's important to stress that Capital Football's dire financial situation is not a reflection on the popularity of the team itself: Canberra United is seeing its best crowds and membership numbers. 

Football NSW is making a case for more funding after a 34 per cent jump in player registrations in what is being dubbed the 'Matildas effect.' 

Two goals and an assist from Matildas star Cortnee Vine helps Sydney FC see off Perth Glory 3-1 in their A-League Women clash at Leichhardt Oval.

As they chase a fourth A-League Women title, the Victory receive a boost with Australia international Alex Chidiac signing with the club on a long-term deal.

The momentum of women's sport is in unstoppable motion, but the wages of some codes compared to others shows not all sports are created equal, writes David Mark.

Bill Foley owns a Premier League team, the NHL champions and has a large stake in a French Ligue 1 side, and he has just been awarded an A-Leagues licence to establish Auckland men's and women's teams from next season.