The Women's Asian Cup is positioned as a transformative event for women's football in Australia, particularly in the wake of the Women's World Cup that took place earlier. Many players, like Carly Stebbing and Angela Habashy, who previously had minimal experience with football, have been inspired to join teams such as the Cooks River Titans over 35s women's team after witnessing the success and excitement surrounding women's football. This change has emphasized the tournament's potential to mobilize previously inactive women into participating in sports.

Both Stebbing and Habashy reflect on how the hype surrounding major tournaments often has far-reaching effects, not just for younger players but for an older demographic as well. The allure of professional football has coaxed many women who were previously sidelined, like mothers looking for new activities, to engage actively in the sport. They voice the importance of such tournaments in creating an inclusive environment that encourages women of all ages to pursue their interests in football, breaking stereotypes typically associated with age and gender in sports.

As the Women's Asian Cup unfolds, it stands to create a lasting legacy that extends beyond the immediate soccer context, fostering a community where older women can find empowerment and camaraderie through sport. The hope is that this tournament will not only elevate women’s football in Australia but also encourage a culture of participation and visibility in women’s sports more broadly.