After Australia's dream run in the Women's World Cup, local sporting clubs are now seeing the effect the Matildas had on girls around the country. But joining a football club comes with a cost. Tt's one of many barriers which still exist for girls to participate in the world game.
There's a sense of determination about this team.
The price of joining a local team is something the club's founder, Abdulmalik Abdurahman, knows from personal experience. "It is crucial to understand the factors influencing the cost of participation, which include access to facilities, coaching, referees and officials,. The numbers show football as a sport of choice not only for its global appeal but also for its competitive cost structure at grassroots level."
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