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‘That’s embarrassing’: Why top Matildas won’t be ending their careers in Australia

Leading Matildas seek overseas careers due to low domestic pay and standards; Professional Footballers Australia proposes $1 million per club plan to professionalise A-League Women.

Unless something significant changes – and quickly – Ellie Carpenter says her older Matildas teammates, such as Sam Kerr and Steph Catley, won’t come home to finish in the A-League.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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