As delays in finding a suitable bidder for Canberra's A-League Men's team continue, there are fears the club's women's side might be caught in the crossfire.
Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.
The future of Canberra United in the A-League Women's competition beyond this season is in serious doubt as Capital Football struggles with the rising cost of running the team.
Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has stepped up in Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan and is adamant she can keep pushing to snare a prized ticket to Paris.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has suffered an ACL injury while in a training camp with Chelsea and is unlikely to play at the summer Olympics if Australia qualify.
Melbourne City have started their A-League Women campaign with two wins after Rhianna Pollicina scored a double in their 2-1 victory over Canberra United.
Brisbane Roar have upset Melbourne Victory with a 2-1 away win, while Adelaide United have fought out a dramatic 4-4 draw with Canberra United in ALW action.
Captain Sam Kerr will start a second consecutive game as part of an unchanged Matildas line-up for the Women's World Cup third-place play-off against Sweden.
Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England.
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth.
Australia head into their World Cup quarter-final believing they can beat anyone, with the return of skipper Sam Kerr further strengthening a potent attack.
