After sinking former club Melbourne Victory, American star Jessica McDonald revelled in Western United's history-making result in the Liberty A-League.
Western United star Jessica McDonald has led the A-League Women newcomers to a 1-0 upset of reigning champions Melbourne Victory in their season opener.
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.