After the success of the Women's World Cup in Australia, the Liberty A-League Women competition is set to hit the ground running in 2023.
With more teams, games and an expanded finals series, Australia's domestic women's league is primed for its biggest season yet.
The Sporting News explains to you all the details about the A-League Women.
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What is the Liberty A-League Women competition?
The Liberty A-League Women competition is Australia's national women's domestic football league, that has been running in its current iteration since 2008.
It was initially called the W-League but transitioned to A-League Women in 2021.
Which teams are in the A-League Women competition?
For the 2023-24 A-League Women season, a record 12 teams will compete after the reintroduction of Central Coast Mariners.
A-League Women's teams
- Adelaide United
- Brisbane Roar
- Canberra United
- Central Coast Mariners
- Melbourne City
- Melbourne Victory
- Newcastle United
- Perth Glory
- Sydney FC
- Wellington Phoenix
- Western United
- Western Sydney
What are the A-League Women's fixtures for the 2023-24 season?
Click here to see the A-League Women's schedule for the upcoming season.
How does the A-League Women finals series work?
With the addition of a 12th team, the A-League Women finals series will mirror the A-League Men's post-season, with six teams making the finals series.
The top two teams receive a bye through the first week of finals, with third playing sixth and fourth versus fifth in elimination finals.
The winners of those elimination finals then each play against one of the top two teams for a place in the grand final.
Who has won the A-League Women premiership and championship?
W-League and A-League women winners
| Season | Premiers | Champions |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Brisbane Roar | Sydney FC |
| 2017–18 | Brisbane Roar | Melbourne City |
| 2011–12 | Canberra United | Canberra United |
| 2013–14 | Canberra United | Melbourne Victory |
| 2016–17 | Canberra United | Melbourne City |
| 2015–16 | Melbourne City | Melbourne City |
| 2019–20 | Melbourne City | Melbourne City |
| 2018–19 | Melbourne Victory | Sydney FC |
| 2014 | Perth Glory | Canberra United |
| 2008–09 | Queensland Roar[a] | Queensland Roar |
| 2009 | Sydney FC | Sydney FC |
| 2010–11 | Sydney FC | Brisbane Roar |
| 2020–21 | Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory |
| 2021–22 | Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory |
| 2022–23 | Sydney FC | Sydney FC |
Which Matildas stars will feature in the A-League Women competition?
Most of the Matildas stars are currently playing in overseas leagues but two are playing for Sydney clubs in the A-League Women's competition.
Starting centre-back Clare Hunt is signed to Western Sydney Wanderers,
Regular substitute Cortnee Vine has re-signed at Sydney FC.
