The Westfield W-League is set for a season like no other following Football Federation Australia’s exciting announcement that fans will have the chance to watch every match of the upcoming campaign.
Thursday’s draw release brought with it the game-changing move that each fixture will be broadcast or streamed live on FOX SPORTS, SBS VICELAND and the My Football Live app.
Along with the introduction of Thursday Night Football, which will see primetime games on FOX SPORTS and the My Football Live app, the news has been greeted with a huge response on social media.
WHAT’S NEW: The fresh features of the Westfield W-League
HOW TO WATCH: Don’t miss a game of the 2018/19 Season
Australian footballers past and present warmly welcomed the increased showcase for women’s football.
Amazing news, well done to @FOXSportsAUS @FFA & @TheWorldGame for getting this done. Amazing for the sport and most importantly the fans! #WLeague https://t.co/8WowhRZ2qn
— Sam Kerr (@samkerr1) September 6, 2018
Fantastic news ??! What a great year to be coming home ?? https://t.co/ZLHsFo8gzh
— Elise Kellond-Knight (@elise_kk8) September 6, 2018
The Players developed a vision for their @WLeague pleasing to see another key area come to life?#playersfirst #visibility #Collaboration #progression @FFA @FOXSportsAUS @espn @SBSVICELAND https://t.co/ORqAADAkEE
— Kathryn Gill (@KathrynA_12) September 6, 2018
Amazing ? https://t.co/21st8Dbn7i
— Rob Cornthwaite (@robcornthwaite) September 6, 2018
The revelation also captured the attention of retired cricketer Lisa Sthalekar, who praised it as a major boost.
What a game changer for the @WLeague & women’s sport in Australia ?? Every game accessible & prime time slot every Thursday night. Well done @traceyscott_13 & @FFA ???? https://t.co/uKxACqburF
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 6, 2018
Fans have been calling for more chances to tune in and will now be able to access all 54 regular season matches plus each of the three Finals Series games.
BOOST: Fans able to watch every match of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
The ability to watch every game is all I have wanted for this league. I have written about, bitched and moaned about it, tweeted about it incessantly and now it's real and I'm happy crying and I can't wait for this season even more #wleague
— Marissa Lordanic ? (@marissalordanic) September 6, 2018
Every W-League match broadcast the season. Big, big ups to everyone for finally organising it. Be great to never miss a match and watch football on the go. #wleague #SydneyIsSkyBlue
— Jamie (@VuvuZuvela) September 6, 2018
Excellent – top class football featuring genuine world level stars reaching more people.
— BobFigg (@Roaldan1000) September 6, 2018
✔️Strong move from FFA who announce all @WLeague games will be broadcasted this season
— Louise Taffa (@Louise_Taffa) September 6, 2018
Good afternoon. We’ll be able to watch every single @WLeague game live this season and it’s an absolutely freaking amazing win for soccer fans!
— Joey “GO TIGES!” Nicita ?? (@JoeyNicita) September 6, 2018
And the buzz is certainly being felt over at FOX SPORTS, who will show all 57 matches live, including 13 in the Thursday Night Football timeslot.
Every Thursday night ALLLRIIGGHHTT! ?? Looking forward to more @WLeague fixtures on @FOXSportsAUS this coming season. A chance to catch the best players from here and around the world. Can’t wait ? https://t.co/ZgmrCN4P3Z
— Tara Rushton (@TaraRushton) September 6, 2018