Sam Kerr has called for greater investment in the A-League Women, warning that Australia’s best players will continue moving overseas while the domestic game struggles to compete financially. Speaking after being unveiled as a Gotham FC player earlier this month, the Matildas captain admitted she would consider returning home if the league could offer the right conditions. Kerr’s comments arrive amid growing concern over the league’s financial health. The average player earns just $30,000 AUD – roughly £15,700 – per season, with most players needing additional jobs to make ends meet. Australia’s national team has never been more visible, after hosting 2023 World Cup and 2026 Asian Cup and demonstrating the country’s appetite for women’s football. Yet that momentum has not been translated into a sustainable domestic competition capable of retaining the players inspiring that support. Kerr’s point is not simply that the Matildas should come home. It's that they cannot be expected to sacr...