2013–14_W-League

2013–14 W-League

2013–14 W-League

Sixth season of the top women's football (soccer) league in Australia

The 2013–14 W-League season was the sixth season of the W-League, the Australian national women's association football competition. The season consisted of twelve matchdays followed by a finals series. The regular season started on 9 November 2013 and concluded on 9 February 2014. The Grand Final took place on 23 February 2014.

Quick Facts Season, Champions ...

Canberra United won the regular season, winning the Premier title. Melbourne Victory won the play-offs for the overall championship title. Melbourne's Jessica Fishlock was named W-League player of the season by Australian media.[1]

Clubs

W-League teams for the 2013–14 season:

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Adelaide United FC
Brisbane Roar FC
Canberra United FC
Melbourne Victory FC
Newcastle Jets FC
Perth Glory FC
Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Personnel and kits

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Foreign players

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The following do not fill a Visa position:
A Australian citizens who have chosen to represent another national team;
B Those players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained Australian citizenship;
G Guest Players

Regular season

League table

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Source: au.soccerway.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions

Fixtures

Individual matches are collated at each club's season article.

Finals series

Semi-finals

15 February 2014 Canberra United 1–2 Brisbane Roar McKellar Park, Canberra
15:00 AEDT Munoz 23' Report Carroll 4'
Kellond-Knight 58'		 Attendance: 1,148
Referee: Kirralee Andruschak
16 February 2014 Sydney FC 2–3 Melbourne Victory Jubilee Oval, Sydney
15:00 AEDT Kerr 45+1'
L. Khamis 52'		 Report Fishlock 22'
Humble 36'
Barnes 71' (pen.)		 Referee: Kate Jacewicz

Grand final

Main article: 2014 W-League grand final (February)
23 February 2014 Melbourne Victory 2–0 Brisbane Roar Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
15:00 AEDT De Vanna 38'
Barnes 41'		 Report Attendance: 2,504
Referee: Casey Reibelt

Season statistics

Leading goalscorers

Updated to after game 9 February 2014.
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  Goal scored from penalty kick

Own goals

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International Competition

See also: 2013 International Women's Club Championship

The W-League was represented in the second edition of the International Women's Club Championship, known for sponsorship reasons as the Mobcast Cup.

Sydney FC (the winners of the 2012–13 season) participated in the tournament, which took place from 30 November until 8 December 2013, and finished in third place (out of 5 teams).

See also

Notes

    References

    1. [1]
      "Jessica Fishlock named FMA Player of the Year". The Women's Game. 28 April 2014.
    2. [2]
      Migliaccio, Val (3 October 2013). "Kristy's captaincy reflects a new-look Lady Reds". The Advertiser.
    3. [3]
      "Polkinghorne named Matildas co-captain". Brisbane Roar. 14 May 2013.
    4. [4]
      Gaskin, Lee (7 November 2013). "Nicole Sykes named new Canberra United captain". The Sydney Morning Herald.
    5. [5]
      "W-League: Squad poised for success". Melbourne Victory. 30 October 2013. Matildas young gun Stephanie Catley will captain the team for the first time
    6. [6]
      "Melbourne Victory extends partnership with adidas". Melbourne Victory. 6 February 2017.
    7. [7]
      "Peter McGuinness announces Newcastle Jets squad". The Women's Game. 15 October 2013. Foundation member Gema Simon has been elevated to captain with Newcastle Jets 2012/13 Player of the Year Hannah Brewer to be her deputy.
    8. [8]
      "Jamie Harnwell finalises Perth Glory squad". The Women's Game. 24 October 2013. The core of last season's squad has returned led by captain Collette McCallum
    9. [9]
      "Macron sign on for four more years". Perth Glory. 30 May 2017.
    10. [10]
      Forrest, Brad (2 January 2014). "Polias flying the flag as vice caption of Sydney FC W-League". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader.
    11. [11]
      "Heather Garriock to lead the Wanderers". The Women's Game. 6 November 2013.
    12. [12]
      "Wanderers launch jersey, announce Nike partnership extension". Western Sydney Wanderers. 11 August 2017.
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