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Matildas are abandoning the W-League in favour of European leagues, PFA report says – ABC News
A report by the Professional Footballers Association says Matildas players are increasingly more likely to ply their trade overseas than in the W-League.
As Australia prepares to co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the W-League is at risk of falling behind the world’s top women’s football leagues.
Key points:
- A PFA survey has shown players are more likely to choose playing in Europe over the W-League
- Several Matildas stars have already moved to Europe, including captain Sam Kerr
- There are currently over 20 Australians playing in European leagues
In its 2019-20 W-League report, the Professional Footballers Asso…
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