Adelaide may be sitting third-last, but the Reds are just two wins away from A-League Women leaders Melbourne City. Plus: Canberra's missed opportunity and agony for Chloe Logarzo Berryhill.
Melbourne City picked up four wins over the festive period while Sydney FC are looking to avoid equalling an unwanted winless streak.
Western United are set to avoid liquidation and keep their hopes of returning to the A-Leagues alive after securing the funds required to pay off a heavy tax debt.
The Phoenix put seven past Sydney FC, giving Wellington their best ever win and the Sky Blues their worst ever defeat.
For too long, the A-League has operated without a figurehead; someone to sell the dream. Is new CEO Steve Rosich the person who can help steer football out of the doldrums?
Steve Rosich has been tasked with revitalising the A-League after being appointed the Australian Professional League's chief executive.
The Newcastle Jets impressed against Brisbane Roar, while Melbourne City's 30-game regular season undefeated run came to an end.
Western United has received a legal lifeline and holds out hope of returning to the A-Leagues after reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up by the ATO.
Canberra earned a first win over Melbourne Victory since 2017, while Adelaide United couldn't keep pace with Brisbane Roar.
Disillusioned A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report released on Thursday by the players' union.
Sam Kerr's all-conquering Chelsea side are in line for a cameo appearance on Australian shores.
While New Zealand offered minimal resistance, the Matildas are taking to Joe Montemurro's game plan well with a five star performance to show for it.
The Wellington Phoenix's "Bev-olution" has begun while the lopsided ladder fails to describe the full picture of the season so far.
The Western Sydney Wanderers finally ended two unwanted streaks, while the Mariners' A-League Women title defence took another hit.
Jeff Hopkins 200th game at the helm of an A-League Women's team went according to plan, while there's a familiar feeling of stagnation at the Wanderers.
Good things apparently come to those who wait because, three weeks into the A-League season, Sydney FC has only gone and dropped arguably the competition's best kit.
Brisbane's stars ensured the Roar began the season with a win, but the spotlight is on Sydney FC after the Sky Blues broke the league's youngest player record.
One club in "hibernation," another being propped up one season at a time. The A-League Women is never dull, and there's always a thrill of anticipation as a new season dawns.
As Truro prepare to make the longest round trip for a professional league match in English football history, here's a look at the furthest that teams have to travel every season.
ESPN has run the rule of all 11 teams in this year's A-League Women to see what the future may bring for your favourite side.
Jess Fishlock played for the 166th and final time in a Cymru shirt on Saturday having left indelible mark on Welsh football, Australian football, and pretty much everywhere in between.
The WA government remains adamant that Perth will host a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como next year, despite the cancellation of a planned fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in the United States.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 20 |
| Canberra United | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 18 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 18 |
| Melbourne Victory | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | +3 | 16 |
| Newcastle Jets | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| Perth Glory | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 16 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +10 | 15 |
| Brisbane Roar | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Adelaide United | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| Sydney FC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 10 |
| Western Sydney | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -14 | 6 |
