Melbourne City claims ALW championship as Matildas stars shine against Phoenix
Melbourne City has secured its fifth A-League Women's championship by defeating Wellington Phoenix 3-1. Matildas stars Holly McNamara and Leticia McKenna each scored impressive long-range goals to lead their team to victory. City now prepares for the Women's Asian Champions League semifinal against Tokyo Verdy Beleza in South Korea.
- ▪Melbourne City claimed a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship.
- ▪Holly McNamara scored two goals, including a stunning long-range strike.
- ▪Leticia McKenna added a third goal for City shortly after halftime.
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Melbourne City wins A-League Women's championship as Matildas star Holly McNamara shines against Wellington PhoenixTopic:A-League WomenSat 16 May 2026 at 7:27pmSat 16 May 2026 at 7:27pmSat 16 May 2026 at 7:27pmCity claimed a fifth championship on Saturday. (Getty Images: Graham Denholm)In short:Melbourne City defeated Wellington Phoenix 3-1 to claim a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship.Matildas stars Holly McNamara and Leticia McKenna both netted stunning long range strikes as City completed the premiership-championship double at AAMI Park.What's next?City departs for South Korea on Sunday, ahead of Wednesday's Women's Asian Champions League semifinal against Japanese club Tokyo Verdy Belezaabc.net.au/news/melbourne-city-win-alw-championship/106688420Link copiedShareShare…
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