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Chelsea FC Women defeat A-League All Stars 3-0 in Sydney
Chelsea FC Women secured a 3-0 victory against the Ninja A-League All Stars at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, concluding their Australasian pre-season tour. Goals were scored by Sandy Baltimore and Sjoeke Nüsken in the opening minutes, followed by a second-half strike from 19-year-old Lexi Potter.
Amidst the exhibition match, Matildas star Ellie Carpenter, playing for Chelsea, addressed the ongoing pay dispute within the A-Leagues. Carpenter described the situation as “disappointing,” noting that the domestic game has failed to capitalize on the momentum of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
The dispute involves players voting down proposed collective bargaining agreements from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL). A primary point of contention is the A-League Women salary cap, which the APL has offered to increase from $640,000 to $900,000 per season. Players are also seeking greater influence in the league's governance following its independence from Football Australia.
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A-League All Stars · A-League Women All Stars · A-Leagues · Allianz Stadium · Australian Professional Leagues · Chelsea · Chelsea FC Women · Ellie Carpenter · Professional Footballers Australia
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Players voted down two proposed collective bargaining agreements put forward by the Australian Professional Leagues. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The APL offered to increase the A-League Women salary cap from $640,000 to $900,000 per season. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Carpenter stated that returning to play in the Australian domestic league is currently not financially viable for her. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ellie Carpenter described the ongoing pay dispute between the A-Leagues and players as disappointing. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au