Dreamed fearless delivered with intent. AWCL sets new AFC benchmarks

March 25 – With the dust settling on the record-breaking Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, the women’s game in the region has only a brief time to reflect before the return this weekend of the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2025/26 and the quarter final knockout stage.

The AFC and local organisers, from launch, set goals to create a new era and benchmark for the women’s game across the confederation.

The tournament delivered a number of firsts:

Introduction of WAVEMAKER...