Matildas Alex Chidiac, Elise Kellond-Knight and Chloe Logarzo will feature when Western United host Melbourne Victory in their inaugural A-League Women match.
It's set to be one of the most exciting eight month blocks in the history of Australian football and Melbourne City captain Emma Checker believes it's a "huge" opportunity for the game to grow.
Brisbane Roar are without Katrina Gorry for the start of the A-League Women season and Newcastle hope they can take full advantage in their opening-round clash.
Perth Glory missed out on a finals berth by a whisker last season and coach Alex Epakis says the current environment is the best he's ever experienced.
Nickoletta Flannery is recharged after a year spent on the sidelines recovering from an ACL injury. Now she's on the cusp of a Canberra United return, understanding more about her mentality and the limits of body than ever before.
Melbourne City striker Hannah Wilkinson is sidelined with a quad injury, while Brisbane Roar gun Katrina Gorry is taking a break at the start of the ALW season.
Returning to Newcastle Jets after a one-season absence, Tessa Tamplin feels refreshed and reinvigorated for the Liberty A-League season ahead, buoyed by the experience of an “incredible” stint at Servette FCCF and a dream UEFA Champions League run.