The $3 million marquee player allowance and expanded coverage of the women's game has boosted football but the uncertainty over the proposed expansion of the A-League still hangs over the sport.
The Melbourne derby between Victory and City is one of the top clashes of the opening weekend. The W-League kicks off a week later with the coverage of the competition this year including a match broadcast on Thursday nights by Fox Sports.
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