Chelsea Women's Ellie Carpenter Speaks Out on A-Leagues Pay Row
Chelsea Women's star Ellie Carpenter has expressed her disappointment over the ongoing pay dispute between the A-Leagues and its players. The 26-year-old fullback, who is currently playing for Chelsea Women, believes that Australia's domestic game has failed to capitalise on the success of the Women's World Cup.
What happened?
Carpenter, who is in Sydney to play for Chelsea Women against the A-League Women All Stars, has spoken out about the pay dispute. She claims that the league has failed to invest in the game, despite the success of the Women's World Cup.
Why it matters for Chelsea Women
Carpenter's comments come at a time when Chelsea Women are competing in the Women's Super League. The team is currently 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W. with a goal difference of +24.
What comes next?
Carpenter has expressed her hope that the league will invest in the game and make it more attractive to players. She believes that this will help to strengthen the league and make it a full-time professional league.
Chelsea Women are currently 3rd in the FA WSL with 49 points from 22 games, with a recent form of WWWWD. They have scored 44 goals and conceded 20 this season.
