When this year's A-League women's season kicks off in October, it will mark the first time it's started before the men's comp
The Women's World Cup may be coming to an end, but A-League and Matildas stars have made one thing clear - it's only the beginning for women's football.
The A-League women's competition is home to a host of international stars, including two Matildas World Cup stars, in defender Clare Hunt, and penalty shootout hero Cortnee Vine. Western United made the A-League Women's grand final in their inaugural season last campaign, but still attracted less than 1,000 fans to some games.
Although players have welcomed the increased support for women's football driven by the World Cup, they say it doesn't take away from remaining issues. "We're not all full timers for 12 months, we need to be on full time 12 month contracts where we have access to staff 24/7. I've had a really unique scenario in that Victory have given me access to do my rehab full time with staff and at most other clubs that wouldn't happen like end of the season, then you're off and a lot of the players go and play in the N-P-L .
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