The A-Leagues have announced that non-bank lender Liberty will be the first naming rights partner of the A-League Women’s.
The league will be named The Liberty A-League, joining the Isuzu UTE A-League as the two new naming rights sponsors for the leagues after Westfield and Hyundai.
It will be a multi-year deal that commences on the 1st of December 2021 where they will be the official Lending Partner of the A-Leagues and they will also be an official partner of the A-League Men’s, A-League Youth and A-League eSports.
A-Leagues Managing Director Danny Townsend, when speaking on the announcement said:
“The A-Leagues is proud and excited to welcome Liberty as a new naming rights partner. The team shares our passion for football, for diversity and for empowering women to pursue their dreams.
“We have seen a significantly expanding interest in women’s football – from grassroots through to the Matildas. By investing in women’s professional football through Liberty A-League, we offer more pathways for emerging players, ensuring our world-class competition is truly sustainable”.
Liberty CEO James Boyle expressed his excitement at the new era for the women’s game.
“We are passionate about helping to provide the platform that women’s football deserves.
“As a pioneer of financial inclusion, we support those who forge their own path, both on and off the field. The athletes currently playing in the Liberty A-League embody this spirit – they are the trailblazers at the top of their game.”
Additionally, this Friday the 3rd of December the A-League Women’s will kick off alongside the unification of both Facebook and Instagram channels.
