Women’s sports is having a huge impact on social & sporting landscape but that influence isn’t restricted to little girls but is shaping a new generation of young boys.

Matildas star Tameka Butt explains why her team took the action they did, outlining their hopes for the current and future generations of Matildas.

The Matildas this past week have put their game, reputation and futures on the line. Sportette’s message to the FFA and the PFA is, please don’t let it be all for nothing.

Tameka Butt is a midfielder for the Australian Women’s National Soccer Team, The Matildas.

Sportette has asked the most influential athletes and administrator their wish for the women in their sport for next year and in five years.

Cutting the broadcast of Women’s basketball & soccer would see the sports decline to levels not seen in decades – the long term affects will be devastating.

The tide is starting to turn in how women’s sports are being reported, but sporting organisations need to do more to promote their women’s teams and stop committing media suicide.