While we were discussing haircuts off-air, or the lack of, once that 'live' button is pressed we're back on track discussing the hottest topics in women's football this week.

Rhali is happy the Matildas will be back in action soon. Eric and Dale have plenty of recommendations to fill new W-League teams, Cheryl is all about seeing more women coaches amongst the new teams and Steffen is giddy to hear one Aussie is back in centre-back.

 

Hot Topics(11) The Matildas are set play (33) Republic of Ireland

• Wednesday September 22nd
• Everyone loves a 4am game

W-League Expansion

• Three teams will join the league "ahead of" the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023:
• Wellington Phoenix
• Western United FC
• And the return of the Central Coast Mariners (2008-2009) - previous players include Kyah Simon, Michelle Heyman, Teresa Polias, Ellyse Perry

Jitka Klimková announced as the new Football Ferns head coach Signings

• Emily Gielnik to Aston Villa
• A plethora of Dub signings all condensed on our Season 14 squad page
• Tanya Oxtoby signed as an assistant coach with Chelsea

Around the WorldUWCL - Round 2Champions Path

1st leg: 

• Vålerenga 1-3 BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes)

2nd leg

• BK Häcken vs Vålerenga
• Date: Thursday, September 9
• Kick-off: 3:00 am AEST

League Path

1st leg:

• Levante UD 1-2 Lyon (OFF ‘78 Ellie Carpenter)

2nd leg:

• Lyon vs Levante UD
• Date: Thursday, September 9
• Kick-off: 2:00 am AEST

1st leg:

• Arsenal (Steph Catley, OFF ‘62