The Matildas may have lost the semi-final against England, but they want to do everything to ensure momentum for women’s football continues.
Television records, attendance levels and jersey sales are at all time-highsThe long-term economic impact of the Matildas’ success is unclear
But Kerr directed the conversation post-match to future funding of women’s football, arguing legacy rather than the team’s on-field success would help the sport grow.“I can only speak for the Matildas but ... we need funding in our development, we need funding in our grassroots. We need funding,” Kerr said. ”Hopefully, this tournament ... changes that, because that’s the legacy you leave, not what you do on the pitch.
with a broadcast partner that Football Australia can use to inject more funding into grassroots and facilities, and lobbying the government for a $500 million community fund.Former FFA chief executive and Venues NSW chairman, David Gallop, said the team was “unsurpassed” and would have a knock-on effect for women’s sport, but money needed to be spent on basic requirements.
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