Melbourne City FC created history in Australia last night, becoming the first team in W-League history to win back-to-back championships. In front of a record crowd of 4,591, it was City’s four Seattle Reign players who made the difference in the team’s 2-0 Grand Final win over Perth Glory.
After struggling early in the season, Melbourne City — under player-coach Jess Fishlock — found the momentum it needed and contained a Perth Glory side that scored five goals in its semifinal match.
It was a match-up between a possession-driven City side and a direct, counter-attacking Perth team that was built around the speed of captain Sam Kerr.