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Sam Kerr, who recently joined Gotham FC, warns that Australia’s A‑League Women cannot endure without immediate investment, citing a 26 % attendance drop, a $40 million digital platform loss and salaries that force many players to take secondary jobs.
Football Australia faces a looming $5 million loss in 2026, even as FIFA president Gianni Infantino hails its reunification of soccer codes and the Australian Championship, while new board appointments and integrity partnerships signal a push for fiscal stability.
Football Australia announces a 20% workforce reduction as a deficit larger than $8.5 million looms, even as the national teams enjoy recent successes.