A-League Women Push for Pay Equity | Auckland News

The A-League is heating up as clubs rally behind a new pay deal proposal from the Australian Professional Leagues, aiming for a one-year agreement with a 41% salary cap boost for women’s players — up to $900K — plus improved parental leave. While Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC praise the move toward full-time professionalism and support a proposed Player Advisory Committee for inclusive feedback, the PFA remains skeptical, criticizing the rushed rollout and lingering trust issues from past negotiations. Players are now carefully reviewing whether this marks real progress or just another step in a long-standing stalemate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3d7e78d6675955a