2022–23 A-League Women Explained

Competition:A-League Women
Season:2022–23
Dates:18 November 2022 – 30 April 2023
Winners:Sydney FC (4th title)
Premiers:Sydney FC (5th title)
Matches:101
Total Goals:303
League Topscorer:Hannah Keane
(13 goals)
Biggest Home Win:
(22 January 2023)
Longest Wins:7 matches
Western United
Longest Unbeaten:7 matches
Western United
Longest Winless:9 matches
Adelaide United
Longest Losses:5 matches
Wellington Phoenix
Highest Attendance:8,838
Melbourne Victory 2–2 Adelaide United
(26 February 2023)
Lowest Attendance:201
WS Wanderers 3–1 Brisbane Roar
(19 March 2023)
Updated:22 April 2023
Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 A-League Women, known as the Liberty A-League for sponsorship reasons, was the fifteenth season of the A-League Women, the Australian national women's soccer competition.

Western United joined as an expansion club, taking the total number of teams to 11.[1]

Sydney FC were the defending premiers and Melbourne Victory the defending champions. Sydney FC won the regular season for the third consecutive time.

Clubs

Stadiums and locations

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Adelaide UnitedAdelaide
Brisbane RoarBrisbaneSuncorp Stadium
Lions Stadium
Moreton Daily Stadium

Canberra UnitedCanberraMcKellar Park
Melbourne CityMelbourneFrank Holohan Soccer Complex
Melbourne VictoryMelbourneAAMI Park
Epping Stadium
CB Smith Reserve

Newcastle JetsNewcastleNewcastle Number 2 Sports Ground
McDonald Jones Stadium
Perth GloryPerthMacedonia Park
Sydney FCSydneyJubilee Oval
Leichhardt Oval
Wellington PhoenixWellingtonSky Stadium
Western Sydney WanderersSydneyMarconi Stadium
CommBank Stadium
Wanderers Football Park

Western UnitedWyndhamCity Vista Pavilion and Sports Field

Personnel and kits

TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturersKit sponsors
Adelaide United Adrian Stenta Isabel Hodgson[2] UCAN[3] Kite[4]
Brisbane Roar Garrath McPherson Ayesha Norrie[5] New Balance[6] Ausenco[7]
Canberra United Njegosh Popovich Michelle Heyman[8] ISC Sport[9] University of Canberra[10] [11]
Melbourne City Dario Vidošić (caretaker) Emma Checker[12] Puma[13] Etihad Airways
Melbourne Victory Jeff Hopkins Kayla Morrison[14] Macron[15] MATE[16]
Newcastle Jets Gary van Egmond Cassidy Davis[17] Legend Sportswear[18] Port of Newcastle[19]
Perth Glory Alexander Epakis Natasha Rigby[20] Macron[21] Gold Valley[22]
Sydney FC Ante Juric Natalie Tobin[23] Under Armour[24] The Star[25]
Wellington Phoenix Natalie Lawrence Lily Alfeld[26] Paladin Sports[27] Oppo[28]
Spark
Western Sydney Wanderers Kat Smith Clare Hunt[29] Kappa[30] Intermain[31]
Western United Mark Torcaso Jaclyn Sawicki[32] KappaSharp[33]

Managerial changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition on tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Canberra UnitedResigned[34] 21 March 2022Pre-season[35] 18 May 2022
Western Sydney WanderersResigned[36] 7 May 2022[37] 18 May 2022
Western UnitedInaugural manager[38] 29 June 2022
Wellington PhoenixSigned by Wales12 September 2022[39] 12 September 2022
Melbourne CitySigned by Melbourne City Men[40] 23 November 20221st (caretaker)23 November 2022
Newcastle JetsResigned[41] 2 February 202310th (caretaker)2 February 2023
Newcastle Jets (caretaker)Promoted to full-time21 March 202310th21 March 2023[42]

Foreign players

ClubVisa 1Visa 2Visa 3Visa 4Non-Visa foreigner(s)Former player(s)
Adelaide United Hannah Holgersen Fiona Worts Nanako Sasaki Maruschka Waldus Xiao Yuyi
Brisbane Roar Margot Robinne Shea Connors Hensley Hancuff Mariel HecherB
Indiah-Paige RileyA		 Kajsa Lind
Canberra United Kennedy Faulknor Wu Chengshu Grace Jale Vesna MilivojevićA
Melbourne City María José Rojas Katie Bowen Hannah Wilkinson Julia Grosso Emina Ekic
Melbourne Victory Claudia Bunge Catherine Zimmerman Kayla MorrisonB Gaby GartonB
Rikke MadsenR
Sarah RoweB
Newcastle Jets Murphy Agnew Cannon Clough Emily Garnier Sarah Griffith
Perth Glory Elizabeth Anton Rylee Baisden Gabriella Coleman Cyera Hintzen Hannah BlakeR
Sydney FC Anna Green Rola Badawiya Madison Haley Deborah-Anne De la HarpeA
Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers Jitka Chlastáková Malia Steinmetz Sarina Bolden Jordyn Bloomer
Tess Boade
Western United Sydney Cummings Jaclyn Sawicki Hillary Beall Hannah Keane Danielle SteerB
Angela BeardA
Tyla-Jay VlajnicA		 Jessica McDonaldG

Regular season

Matches

Round 20

Finals series

On 12 December 2022, the Australian Professional Leagues announced that the Grand Final would be hosted in Sydney for this season[43] a move which received considerable backlash.[44] [45]

Bracket

Grand final

Regular season statistics

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals[46]
1 Hannah KeaneWestern United13
2 Michelle HeymanCanberra United12
3 Melina AyresMelbourne Victory9
4 Madison HaleySydney FC8
Vesna MilivojevićCanberra United
Rhianna PollicinaMelbourne City
7 Princess Ibini-IseiSydney FC7
Cortnee VineSydney FC
9 Alex ChidiacMelbourne Victory6
Shea ConnorsBrisbane Roar
Mackenzie HawkesbySydney FC
Cyera HintzenPerth Glory

Hat-tricks

See main article: List of A-League Women hat-tricks.

Player For Against Result Date Ref.
Sarah GriffithNewcastle JetsWestern Sydney Wanderers4–2 (H)[47]
Kayla MorrisonMelbourne VictoryNewcastle Jets5–2 (H)[48]
Princess Ibini-IseiSydney FCMelbourne Victory6–2 (A)26 January 2023[49]
Michelle HeymanCanberra UnitedAdelaide United4–2 (H)4 March 2023[50]
Key
(A)Away team
(H)Home team

Clean sheets

RankPlayerClubClean sheets[51]
1 Jada Mathyssen-WhymanSydney FC8
2 Hillary BeallWestern United6
3 Melissa BarbieriMelbourne City5
Casey DumontMelbourne Victory
Jordyn BloomerWestern Sydney Wanderers
6 Annalee GroveAdelaide United4
Hensley HancuffBrisbane Roar
Chloe LincolnCanberra United
9 Morgan AquinoPerth Glory3
Sally JamesMelbourne City<--102
Brianna EdwardsWellington Phoenix
Sarah LangmanPerth Glory
Georgina WorthNewcastle Jets1
Tahlia FrancoMelbourne Victory
Keeley RichardsCanberra United-->

End-of-season awards

The following awards were announced at the 2022–23 Dolan Warren Awards night that took place on 1 June 2023.[52]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: A-League Women to welcome Western United as 11th team in 2022/23 season. ABC News. 12 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Hodgson launches the A-Leagues. Adelaide United. 27 September 2022. Adelaide United Captain, Isabel Hodgson, spoke to media to give her thoughts ahead of the 2022/23 campaign..
  3. Web site: Reds unveil majestic home kit for 2022/23. Adelaide United. 26 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Kite shifts focus to become Reds' ALW Co-Major Partner. Adelaide United. 19 August 2022.
  5. Web site: Captain confirmed: Norrie to rejoin Brisbane Roar following NPL Women's season. Brisbane Roar. 27 July 2022.
  6. Web site: 6 August 2021 . New Balance to Bring The Roar as new Official Apparel Partner . Brisbane Roar.
  7. Web site: 18 August 2021 . Ausenco throws support behind W-League program as new Roar partner . Brisbane Roar.
  8. Web site: 2022-23 Season Preview – Canberra United. Steffen. Moebus. Beyond90. 14 November 2022.
  9. Web site: 10 September 2021 . Canberra United & ISC Sport announce new apparel partnership . Canberra United.
  10. Web site: United reveal 22/23 home kit. Canberra United. 26 September 2022.
  11. Web site: Striking new away kit for United. Canberra United. 28 October 2022.
  12. Web site: City Captain agrees short-term loan. Melbourne City. 3 August 2022.
  13. Web site: 28 February 2019 . Manchester City replaces Nike with Puma in kit deal . BBC News.
  14. Web site: A strong balance of new and old for Victory's defence. Melbourne Victory. 15 November 2022. Perhaps the most heartwarming story coming into the new campaign is the impending return of Victory captain Kayla Morrison.
  15. Web site: 30 July 2021 . Victory joins forces with Macron . Melbourne Victory.
  16. Web site: 15 November 2022 . Melbourne Victory and MATE extend their partnership. Melbourne Victory.
  17. Web site: Cassidy Davis to lead the Newcastle Jets in 2022/23 Liberty A-League Season. Newcastle Jets. 15 November 2022.
  18. Web site: Newcastle Jets launch new season kit with Legend Sportswear. Newcastle Jets. 16 September 2022.
  19. Web site: 23 September 2022 . Port of Newcastle renews major partnership with Newcastle Jets . Newcastle Jets.
  20. Web site: Rigby to lead Glory again in 2022/23. Perth Glory. Gareth. Morgan. 6 October 2022.
  21. Web site: Morgan . Gareth . 15 January 2021 . Glory confirms four-year extension to Macron partnership . Perth Glory.
  22. Web site: Gold Valley is the Principal Partner of the Perth Glory Women's Team. Gold Valley. 30 November 2022.
  23. Web site: Premiership winning stars return for Liberty A-League Women's. Sydney FC. 13 September 2022. Tobin will Captain the squad for a second year in her 10th season in Sky Blue.
  24. Web site: 1 July 2019 . Sydney FC In Australian First Partnership With Under Armour . Sydney FC.
  25. Web site: 8 October 2019 . Sydney FC & The Star Sydney Sign Four Year Deal . Sydney FC.
  26. Web site: Inaugural captain locked in for another season. Wellington Phoenix. 21 July 2022.
  27. Web site: Paladin to keep kitting out the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 2 August 2022.
  28. Web site: Spark and OPPO double their support for the Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix. 22 September 2022.
  29. Web site: Hunt named Wanderers Liberty A-League captain. Western Sydney Wanderers. 23 November 2022.
  30. Web site: 17 September 2020 . Wanderers announce three-year partnership with Kappa Australia . Western Sydney Wanderers.
  31. Web site: 26 September 2019 . Wanderers announce Westfield W-League major partnership with Intermain . Western Sydney Wanderers.
  32. Web site: Jaclyn Sawicki named Western United's inaugural A-League Women Captain. Western United. 17 November 2022.
  33. Web site: Western United makes history with Sharp Extensive IT and EIT Solutions. Western United. 31 October 2022.
  34. Web site: Vicki Linton departs CU. Canberra United. 21 March 2022.
  35. Web site: Canberra United name Popovich as new Head Coach. Canberra United. 18 May 2022.
  36. Web site: Cannuli steps down from Liberty A-League head coach role. Western Sydney Wanderers. 7 May 2022.
  37. Web site: Wanderers unveil Kat Smith as Liberty A-League head coach. Western Sydney Wanderers. 18 May 2022.
  38. Web site: Western United announces inaugural women's football department staff. Western United. 29 June 2022.
  39. News: Natalie Lawrence replaces Gemma Lewis as Wellington Phoenix A-League Women coach. Philip. Rollo. Stuff. 12 September 2022.
  40. Web site: Kisnorbo to Ligue 1 Troyes: Australian coach to make history. ESPN. 23 November 2022.
  41. Web site: Newcastle Jets make changes to A-League Women's leadership. Newcastle Jets. 2 February 2023.
  42. Web site: Gary van Egmond appointed Head Coach of A-League Women's side. Newcastle Jets. 21 March 2023.
  43. Web site: Why Sydney is the new home of the A-Leagues Grand Finals. 12 December 2022. Keepup.com.au. Australian Professional Leagues. 12 December 2022.
  44. Web site: 'Terrible decision': A-Leagues' move to sell off grand final rights to Sydney sparks fan anger. The Guardian. 12 December 2022. 12 December 2022. Mike . Hytner.
  45. Web site: 'Absolute disgrace': A-League grand final move slammed by fans, owners and a Socceroo. The Sydney Morning Herald. 12 December 2022. 12 December 2022. Vince. Rugari.
  46. Web site: Players – A-League Women . Soccerway. 2 April 2023.
  47. News: Chicago Red Stars forward Sarah Griffith stars with hat-trick as Newcastle Jets beat Western Sydney Wanderers 4-2 in round 2 of 2022-23 A-League Women at Scully Park, Tamworth on November 26. Renee. Valentine. The Newcastle Herald. 27 November 2022.
  48. News: Ayres, Morrison fire in Victory ALW win. Shayne. Hope. Bunbury Mail. 18 December 2022.
  49. News: Sydney attack hit Victory for six in ALW. Anna. Harrington. The Sunday Times. Australian Associated Press. 26 January 2023. 26 January 2023. Princess Ibini scored a hat-trick against the reigning A-League Women champions.
  50. News: A-League Women: Michelle Heyman hat-trick takes Canberra United's winning streak to four . Cameron. Mee. The Canberra Times. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023.
  51. Web site: Clean Sheets. FBref.com. 2 April 2023.
  52. News: Craig Goodwin, Alex Chidiac win A-Leagues top honours. Anna. Harrington. Yahoo! Sports. 1 June 2023.
  53. Web site: Football Royalty Shines at 2023 Dolan Warren Awards. Football Australia. 2 June 2023.

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