Australia’s Westfield W-League begins play in the early hours of Thursday morning, and as has been the case during previous NWSL offseasons, a number of Portland Thorns FC players will be enjoying the summer down under.
If you need a Thorns fix between now and February, here is a brief FAQ on how to enjoy the Australian league’s season.
How does the W-League work?
From October through February, nine teams will contest the 2018-19 W-League season, a campaign that runs over 12 regular-season rounds and qualifies four teams for a single-elimination playoff.