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A-League Women Faces Historic Talent Exodus as Stars Sign Abroad

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Australia’s A-League Women faces a historic talent exodus as top players sign with overseas clubs.
Leticia McKenna scored twice in the first half of the Matildas-Haiti friendly.
Clare Wheeler earned player-of-the-match honors with a goal and an assist.
A public referees’ strike threatened season starts, prompting a settlement in the last fortnight.
Negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement have stalled, leaving the league’s future uncertain.

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Story summary

Australia’s A-League Women faces a historic talent exodus as top players sign with overseas clubs.
Leticia McKenna scored twice in the first half of the Matildas-Haiti friendly.
Clare Wheeler earned player-of-the-match honors with a goal and an assist.
A public referees’ strike threatened season starts, prompting a settlement in the last fortnight.
Negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement have stalled, leaving the league’s future uncertain.