Macarthur FC have been in the ALM 8 seasons and still have no ALW side (they do apparently have a team in NSW NPL womens).
Agruably that is worse than CCM.
Agruably that is worse than CCM.
To my understanding, at this point both Macarthur & Auckland are just waiting on the greenlight from APL to join, but I have no clue why Macarthur haven't been brought in for 2026-27 given Western United's withdrawal.
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To my understanding, at this point both Macarthur & Auckland are just waiting on the greenlight from APL to join, but I have no clue why Macarthur haven't been brought in for 2026-27 given Western United's withdrawal.
Given how much the Men's side loses, they probably are happy to not expand the losses by pushing for an ALW side as well.
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Yes ain't MAC's owners taking legal action against the APL for financial promises (ie annual disbursements now way lower), broken?
Still if CCM's new owners are to be criticised, you can't also not examine why after 8 years MAC don't yet have a ALW side.
Still if CCM's new owners are to be criticised, you can't also not examine why after 8 years MAC don't yet have a ALW side.
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To my understanding, at this point both Macarthur & Auckland are just waiting on the greenlight from APL to join, but I have no clue why Macarthur haven't been brought in for 2026-27 given Western United's withdrawal.
I know nothing about Macarthur, but didn't AFC make a deliberate decision not to field a women's team until 27/28 so they could focus on establishing their ALM side?
It'll be interesting to see who takes the field against Chelsea in their "invitational" side next month. Part of me thinks it'll be AFCW coach-in-waiting Jenny Bindon bringing in a bunch of AUFC players along with her pick from sides like Ellerslie and Eastern Suburbs, just like we'll see in their eventual ALW squad, but maybe they'll surprise us.
It'll be interesting to see who takes the field against Chelsea in their "invitational" side next month. Part of me thinks it'll be AFCW coach-in-waiting Jenny Bindon bringing in a bunch of AUFC players along with her pick from sides like Ellerslie and Eastern Suburbs, just like we'll see in their eventual ALW squad, but maybe they'll surprise us.
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Simon B wrote:Southernix wrote:I know nothing about Macarthur, but didn't AFC make a deliberate decision not to field a women's team until 27/28 so they could focus on establishing their ALM side?
To my understanding, at this point both Macarthur & Auckland are just waiting on the greenlight from APL to join, but I have no clue why Macarthur haven't been brought in for 2026-27 given Western United's withdrawal.
It'll be interesting to see who takes the field against Chelsea in their "invitational" side next month. Part of me thinks it'll be AFCW coach-in-waiting Jenny Bindon bringing in a bunch of AUFC players along with her pick from sides like Ellerslie and Eastern Suburbs, just like we'll see in their eventual ALW squad, but maybe they'll surprise us.
Decision was to not field a side until 2025-26, so one year after the men's team. I think they even had a few players lined up. APL made the decision to push it back until 2027-28, which Auckland have never been too happy about.
Yeah, invitational side will be interesting. Like you I'd imagine a strong Auckland United core, but I could see a few surprises particularly if there are some NZ players off contract.
Yeah, invitational side will be interesting. Like you I'd imagine a strong Auckland United core, but I could see a few surprises particularly if there are some NZ players off contract.
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City lost another two starters from the ALW GF in the last 24 hours. I think that is 4 who have departed the club now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-League_Women_transfers_for_2026%E2%80%9327_season
Otto and Davidson are not added on here as of yet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-League_Women_transfers_for_2026%E2%80%9327_season
Otto and Davidson are not added on here as of yet.
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PKB wrote:RR wrote:Huge relief for the integrity of Women's A League. Well done.
CCM have now been saved, so surely the draw isn't that far off now?
As i posted elswhere i wouldnt be getting to excited, the Tigers have been a shambles for years and they have taken over. Not sure i get why given the issues they have.
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ballane wrote:PKB wrote:As i posted elswhere i wouldnt be getting to excited, the Tigers have been a shambles for years and they have taken over. Not sure i get why given the issues they have.RR wrote:Huge relief for the integrity of Women's A League. Well done.
CCM have now been saved, so surely the draw isn't that far off now?
Welcome to the new boss, same as the old boss?
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With the Womens Allstars game being this week - and the point of the game essentially being an advert for the women's league - the draw must be imminent?
Hard to convince people in the crowd to turn up during the season with no fixtures available you would think?
Wait too long after the match and those that you have reeled in will have forgotten about it by the time they can actually plan which games they want to go to
Hard to convince people in the crowd to turn up during the season with no fixtures available you would think?
Wait too long after the match and those that you have reeled in will have forgotten about it by the time they can actually plan which games they want to go to
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For all they’ve only said “this month” that’s a good argument for them aiming to get it out this week to ride the media coverage.
I imagine the worker bees at APL head office are frantically trying to organise 110 venue contracts now they can actually sign them, along with finding alternate venues for games where they’ve left it too late (and grumbling “we warned you this would happen” as their bosses pressure them to work overtime).
I imagine the worker bees at APL head office are frantically trying to organise 110 venue contracts now they can actually sign them, along with finding alternate venues for games where they’ve left it too late (and grumbling “we warned you this would happen” as their bosses pressure them to work overtime).
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https://x.com/teopellizzeri/status/2089859426052448711
https://x.com/teopellizzeri/status/2089859426052448711
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GF rematch at Porirua would be a nice way to start the new campaign.
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Match week 1 fixtures released 10am NZT Thursday for A-Leagues app users.
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RR wrote:ballane wrote:
GF rematch at Porirua would be a nice way to start the new campaign.
Nah, that could be a vital result come the end of the season. We wanna be fully fit & in form when we face them.
Na think Bev will have them humming from the start and think that fixture would really get our crowds off to a good start. Will be just as hard later in the season as they will have their new combinations bedded in.
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Would have much preferred they have a stand alone game at Porirua. Horrible time and makes it hard to have some sort of march celebrating the 20th season for the Melbourne game would have been nice to do that with the Victory fans.
Sometimes you just wonder if those doing the fixtures are fans.
Not sure if its true have just been told apparently Porirua Park isnt available for the first 4/5 rounds can anyone confirm.
Would have much preferred they have a stand alone game at Porirua. Horrible time and makes it hard to have some sort of march celebrating the 20th season for the Melbourne game would have been nice to do that with the Victory fans.
Sometimes you just wonder if those doing the fixtures are fans.
Not sure if its true have just been told apparently Porirua Park isnt available for the first 4/5 rounds can anyone confirm.
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Would have much preferred they have a stand alone game at Porirua. Horrible time and makes it hard to have some sort of march celebrating the 20th season for the Melbourne game would have been nice to do that with the Victory fans.
Sometimes you just wonder if those doing the fixtures are fans.
Not sure if its true have just been told apparently Porirua Park isnt available for the first 4/5 rounds can anyone confirm.
Some will say that, but I find the double headers exciting. I remember the Brisbane double header, Annalie Longo goal & win, Oskar Zawada hat trick & Tim Payne's first A League goal. All packed into 1 epic day!
& the double header recently, fever at the front for Bev's team.
& the double header recently, fever at the front for Bev's team.
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Would have much preferred they have a stand alone game at Porirua. Horrible time and makes it hard to have some sort of march celebrating the 20th season for the Melbourne game would have been nice to do that with the Victory fans.
Sometimes you just wonder if those doing the fixtures are fans.
Not sure if its true have just been told apparently Porirua Park isnt available for the first 4/5 rounds can anyone confirm.
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https://x.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/2090273764361884155
Confirmation from the club that Porirua Park is unavailable for the first month of the season.
First match at Porirua will be Sunday November 15th vs Sydney FC
Edit: RR beat me to it!
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Full fixtures are out.
Matchweek 2 will also be a double header.
December 29 during the black caps boxing day test in Melbourne is now a double header at AAMI Park as well with the Wahinix up first before the men - I should be there for this so looking forward to getting 2 games instead of just the 1
Matchweek 2 will also be a double header.
December 29 during the black caps boxing day test in Melbourne is now a double header at AAMI Park as well with the Wahinix up first before the men - I should be there for this so looking forward to getting 2 games instead of just the 1
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City announce they have signed Taylor Ray from the Victory..
Clearly we ruffled City's feathers, they are not messing around replacing the players they lost.
Given the short nature of contracts in the female game it seems they've been able to just have their pick of the top talent.
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It’s a small thing, but I like how the club website now defaults to showing men’s and women’s games together - makes planning my weekends much easier!
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City now teasing a Matilda signing at 4pm their time. So that will be Jessika Nash.
Obviously plenty of part time jobs in Melbourne, so they can get all these quality players on board.
Obviously plenty of part time jobs in Melbourne, so they can get all these quality players on board.
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And the arms race between the Nix and City continues. We announce IPR, they announce Momo Hayashi from the Roar.
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Going to be some game between these clubs if this keeps up as Momo Hayashi joins the likes of Cortnee Vine, Melina Ayres, Taylor Ray and Jessika Nash who also joined the reigning A-League Women Champions in the off-season.
Hopefully the Wahinix still have another couple to add.
Hopefully the Wahinix still have another couple to add.
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On the bright side, we don’t need to worry about Bev looking for new opportunities at the end of the season because she found this job too easy…
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