So it’s come to this: some of the top international talent in the world going up against a mix of W-League veterans and young Matildas. Melbourne City, two-time consecutive W-League champions, against Sydney FC, a team that have been in the playoffs in every single W-League season but have not won the championship since 2011. New money—a City organization that are raising the standards of the women’s game in Australia, paying record wages—against Sydney, a W-League institution.
Eight of the 15 players in Ann Odong’s W-League team of the decade will likely be taking the field.
We have a surprise for you.