W-League

The W-League is the top level women's football (soccer) league in Australia. Established in 2008, it is composed of eight teams - seven of them are affiliated with seven of the Australian clubs currently in the A-League, with the eighth based in Canberra. As it is sponsored by the Westfield Group, it is presently known as the Westfield W-League The W-League's inaugural season commenced on 25 October 2008, with Perth Glory hosting Sydney FC at Mem... more

The W-League is the top level women's football (soccer) league in Australia. Established in 2008, it is composed of eight teams - seven of them are affiliated with seven of the Australian clubs currently in the A-League, with the eighth based in Canberra. As it is sponsored by the Westfield Group, it is presently known as the Westfield W-League The W-League's inaugural season commenced on 25 October 2008, with Perth Glory hosting Sydney FC at Members Equity Stadium. After ten rounds, Queensland Roar were the top-placed team, becoming the first W-League premiers, and advancing to the semi-finals along with the second-, third- and fourth-placed teams. They faced Canberra United in the W-League Grand Final 2009, defeating them 2–0 to take the champions trophy. The second season of the W-League will kick-off on Saturday 3 October 2009, with 2008–09 grand finalists Brisbane Roar facing runners-up Canberra United in a grand final rematch at Ballymore Stadium. One game per week (the 3:00 pm... less