How many teams are in the W-League?

9
W-League/Number of teams

How long is the W-League season?

The W-League regular season typically runs from November to February and consists of 12 games per team, with the highest ranked team winning the title of “Premier”.

When did W-League start?

2008
W-League/Founded
The W-League, known as the Westfield W-League from 2008-2021 due to commercial naming rights, was formed in 2008 and replaced the Women’s National Soccer League (WNSL) as Australia’s top women’s football competition.

Who won W-League?

Melbourne Victory FC2nd title
W-League/Current champions

Why was the W-League established in Australia?

After Australia qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup, head coach Tom Sermanni felt the establishment of a professional league was vital for continuing the development of players. Football Federation Australia established the league the following year.

Is there a Women’s Soccer League in Australia?

W-League (Australia) The W-League is the top-division women’s soccer league in Australia, run by Football Federation Australia (FFA). The W-League was established in 2008 and was composed of eight teams of which seven had an affiliation with an A-League club. The eighth team was a new entity based in Canberra.

Who is the governing body for football in Australia?

From the inception of the competition the league was run by Football Federation Australia, the governing body for the sport in Australia. In July 2019, the FFA relinquished operational control of the league to each of the clubs, represented by the Australian Professional Football Clubs Association.

Who is in control of a league in Australia?

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has reached an agreement to hand over control of the men’s A-League and women’s W-League to the two competitions’ clubs.