Roar finally find form, but W-League's silence on Jan. 26 is deafening
The Roar trounced Victory, but the main takeaway from the W-League weekend was simple: Football doesn't exist in a cultural or political vacuum.
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Chidiac's journey shows the grass isn't always greener in Europe
Alex Chidiac's move to Atletico Madrid and back to Melbourne City is a cautionary tale for Matildas tempted by the allure of European football.
Ugly scenes spoil an epic Melbourne Derby
The W-League has spent years fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere. So what needs to be said about those losers that marred the Melbourne Derby?
Melbourne City sign Norway youth international Eckhoff
Melbourne City have signed Norwegian midfielder Noor Eckhoff as they attempt to turn around their stuttering start to the W-League season.
W-League review: Victory hit City for six; Gielnik struggling at Roar
Lisa De Vanna and Katrina Gorry caught the eye this W-League weekend, but Melbourne City are struggling after a horror show vs. Victory.
De Vanna stars as Melbourne Victory thrash rivals City in W-League
Lisa De Vanna has played a starring role in Melbourne Victory's stunning 6-0 W-League derby win over crosstown rivals Melbourne City.
Young Wanderers Galea and Chauvet shine, Brisbane yet to Roar
Canberra United are the early W-League frontrunners, but it's the performances of two Western Sydney starlets that caught the eye this weekend.
Heyman scores again to help Canberra top W-League
Michelle Heyman continued her scoring form with a goal in the 2-1 win over Melbourne City to send Canberra United top of the W-League.
W-League review: Micah stands tall for Melbourne; Ibini nets stunner
The opening round of W-League action served up more than enough brand-new storylines, exciting characters and gasp-inducing moments.
City hold Roar to draw in W-League opener
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah marked her W-League debut for Melbourne City with a clean sheet to deny Brisbane Roar in the season opener.
Building culture in Australian football
Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the leaders of each A- and W-League team sat down with ESPN to discuss the culture of Australia's top-flight clubs.
W-League Club-by-club Guide
At the close of one of the women game's most challenging and most transformative years, ESPN previews the upcoming 2020-21 W-League season.
Melbourne City signs Japan international Chinatsu Kira
Melbourne City have bolstered their W-League title defence by signing Japan international Chinatsu Kira for the upcoming season.
W-League season draw confirms hectic start
The W-League season faces a hectic start with eight games to be played in as many days over the New Year period.
Ex-Utah Royals defender Johnson joins Melbourne City
United States defender Samantha Johnson has come out of retirement to join W-League club Melbourne City.
Brighton sign Stott from Melbourne City
Rebekah Stott is one of a number of Australia and New Zealand internationals to make the move to Europe recently.
Matildas exodus: 'When Europe comes calling, you answer'
Matildas veteran Lydia Williams and young gun Indiah-Paige Riley talk to ESPN about the growing number of players choosing Europe over Australia.
The Next Steps Part 3: Focus the W-League on developing players
Part 3 of ESPN's Next Steps series assesses if the W-League's wisest option is to remain what it has been for a long time: a development league.
The Next Steps Part 2: The W-League becoming the best in the world
Part 2 of ESPN's series on the future of Australian women's football assesses possibility of the W-League becoming a standalone, competitive league.
The Next Steps: Three options for the future of the W-League
ESPN presents a three-part series taking a closer look at the options proposed by the PFA regarding the future of Australian women's football.
Lure of Europe may undermine Australian W-League
Australia risks becoming a "third or fourth" option for its pro women footballers as European leagues continue to lure talent, a report has found.
Ellie Carpenter joins European powerhouse Lyon
Australia international Ellie Carpenter has agreed to join European women's champions Lyon from the Portland Thorns, the French club have confirmed.
Grand Final leaves Serbia international stranded
Milica Mijatovic's plan was simple: Win the W-League Grand Final on Saturday, then fly home to Serbia on Sunday. But things didn't go to plan.
W-League Season Wrap: Melbourne City go unbeaten, future Matildas step up
Bushfires, star imports, emerging talents and global pandemics: Samantha Lewis recaps a W-League season that will live long in the memory.
9/10 captain Catley leads Melbourne City to W-League glory
Steph Catley's goal, plus some fine saves from Lydia Williams, saw Melbourne City climb back to the summit of Australian women's football.
2020-21 W league Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Adelaide United Women | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Canberra United Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 8 |
| Brisbane Roar Women | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Newcastle Jets Women | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| Melbourne Victory Women | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Melbourne City Women | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 4 |
| Western Sydney Women | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 3 |
| Perth Glory Women | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
2020-21 Team LeadersAustralian W-League
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RankingsAustralian W-League
Goal Difference-7Tied-8th
Goals Scored57th
Assists3Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded129th