Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) warns that Australia risks losing top female football talent to US and European leagues unless the A-League Women (ALW) becomes fully professional. The PFA’s annual report recommends leveraging the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup hosting opportunity to professionalize the ALW by the 2026-27 season, citing the rapid growth of the women’s game globally and the ALW’s struggles to retain players due to inadequate compensation. The report highlights that the ALW is facing increasing competition for talent and that the majority of players would consider leaving the sport early due to low salaries.