Women's soccer in Australia

Women's soccer in Australia
The Australia women's national team before a friendly against Italy in Sydney.
CountryAustralia
Governing bodyFootball Australia
National team(s)Women's national team
Club competitions
International competitions
Olympics
FIFA Women's World Cup (national team)
AFC Women's Asian Cup (national team)
Audience records
Single match59,119

Women's soccer is a popular sport in Australia, with high levels of participation both recreationally and professionally. Football Australia is the national governing body of soccer in Australia, responsible for overseeing the Australian women's national team and the nine state football federations, among other duties. Women's participation in modern soccer in Australia has been recorded since the early 1920s, and it has grown to become one of the most popular team sports for women in the country. A-League Women is the top-tier women's soccer league in Australia.

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