Matildas stars kicking off new season in Women’s Super League on Optus Sport – After capturing the nation’s hearts and imagination during the recent Women’s World Cup, which saw strong viewing records and unprecedented interest in the women’s game, several Matildas players return to action this weekend for their respective teams in the Barclays Women’s Super League, which kicks off on October 1 – with every round live on Optus Sport.
Aston Villa are taking on Manchester United in the first game of the new season: Kick-off is 10:30pm AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).
Currently there are 10 members of the Matildas World Cup squad playing in the Barclays Women’s Super League:
- Sam Kerr for Chelsea
- Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Arsenal
- Teagan Micah for Liverpool
- Mackenzie Arnold for West Ham United
- Courtney Nevin for Leicester City
- Clare Wheeler for Everton
- Alanna Kennedy and Mary Fowler for Manchester City
All eyes will be on superstar Sam Kerr and her Chelsea team kicking off their title defence at home to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who Chelsea defeated home and away last season on their way to securing the title, pipping Manchester United by just two points.
As well as live coverage of every round in the Barclays Women’s Super League, Optus Sport customers can enjoy cut-down versions of games, previews, news stories, and a dedicated highlights show that wraps up all the action throughout the season.
Howard Rees, Head of Optus Sport, said,
“Optus Sport is proud of its long-standing support of women’s football and the reception and record-breaking engagement we experienced during the recent Women’s World Cup cemented the Matildas’ status as box office viewing.
“Now with many Matildas returning to domestic action in England, we’re expecting interest in women’s football to continue to rise throughout the Barclays Women’s Super League season with what promises to be more essential viewing.”
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Matildas stars kicking off new season in Women’s Super League on Optus Sport
