The injury news was 'devastating' for the team, and for fans. Former skipper Melissa Barbieri reveals why the Matildas were so well prepared to cope 👇
had already taken up spots in England with the Women's Super League . The English league was incredibly challenging but also the requirements for a foreign player meant that not just any player could make the cut.Players found themselves in France, Scandinavian leagues, American leagues and slowly but surely more players started making the cut into the WSL.
Other codes receiving the lion's share meant the task to build our national team, inadvertently, fell heavily on those clubs signing ourClubs such as Everton, West Ham, Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur came to realise what Arsenal and Chelsea figured out early. Australians were incredibly talented footballers.
More players in full time footballing contracts has increased the ability of our players to fill the hole left by Sam Kerr whilst she recovers from her calf injury.
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