by Damion Arnold (31/3/26) Above: Teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has been called up to the England senior team for the first time. Photo: via England Football. Sarina Wiegman has named 23 players for England’s next FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifiers in April with the Lionesses facing Spain at Wembley before traveling abroad to face Iceland. Perhaps the mostContinue reading “Teenage bolter headlines latest Lionesses squad”
Author Archives: Alyce Collett
City tested but ultimately move on in continental quest
Melbourne City 2-1 PFC Nasaf by Alyce Collett (25/3/26) Above: Melbourne City celebrate after Chinaza Uchendu (second from left) scored a late winner to send City through to the semi finals of the Asian Champions League. Photo: via AFC. Melbourne City are through to the Semi Finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League after a 2-1 win overContinue reading “City tested but ultimately move on in continental quest”
City excited for another continental journey despite unknown opposition
by Alyce Collett (25/3/26) Above: Michael Matricciani (left) and Taylor Otto (right) spoke to the media ahead of this afternoon’s big Asian Champions League clash between Melbourne City and PFC Nasaf. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. Today is a big day for Melbourne City, with the team set to compete in yet another Women’s Asian Champions League QuarterContinue reading “City excited for another continental journey despite unknown opposition”
Sydney shock rivals in Big Blue
Sydney FC 2-1 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (28/3/26) Above: Riley Tanner (centre) celebrates with team mates after scoring today against Melbourne Victory. Photo: via the A-Leagues. A double from Riley Tanner secured Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in the Big Blue, throwing a spanner in the works of the visiting team’s finals hopes. ThisContinue reading “Sydney shock rivals in Big Blue”
Five-star performance keeps Brisbane’s finals hopes alive
Brisbane Roar 5-2 Perth Glory by Alice de Koster-Kitto (27/3/26) Above: Momo Hayashi celebrates after scoring one of the two goals she scored tonight against the Perth Glory. Photo: via the A-Leagues. A match full of end-to-end action saw Brisbane Roar take the points against Perth Glory in the penultimate round of the Ninja A-League. There was noContinue reading “Five-star performance keeps Brisbane’s finals hopes alive”
Mariners sail past Phoenix to steal important win
Central Coast Mariners 2-1 Wellington Phoenix by Alyce Collett (25/3/26) Above: Central Coast Mariners players celebrate after scoring one of their two goals they scored tonight against the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: via the A-Leagues. The Central Coast Mariners have picked up an important three points in the race for finals qualification after a shock 2-1 win over theContinue reading “Mariners sail past Phoenix to steal important win”
Japan break host hearts to win Asian Cup number three
Japan 1-0 Australia By Alyce Collett 21/3/2026 Above: Maika Hamano (second from right) celebrates with team mates after scoring the match winning goal of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final. Photo: via AFC. Japan are the champions of Asia for 2026, after defeating Australia 1-0 in tonight’s final. While Maika Hamano’s first half goal was whatContinue reading “Japan break host hearts to win Asian Cup number three”
Phoenix rise from behind to beat Sky Blues
Sydney FC 1-3 Wellington Phoenix by Alyce Collett (20/3/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix (group on right) celebrate after scoring one of their three goals tonight against Sydney FC. Photo: via the A-Leagues. The Wellington Phoenix have come from behind to defeat Sydney FC 3-1 in an important win in the race for finals and the premiership. Sydney FC initiallyContinue reading “Phoenix rise from behind to beat Sky Blues”
Top of the table draw may prove consequential
Melbourne City 0-0 Adelaide United by Alyce Collett (18/3/26) Above: Karly Roestbakken (blue uniform front) battles it out with Erin Healy (red uniform front) during this afternoon’s clash between Melbourne City and Adelaide United. Photo: via the A-Leagues. Melbourne City and Adelaide United have played out a potentially very consequential 0 all draw in a mid week topContinue reading “Top of the table draw may prove consequential”
Tillies dig deep to make Asian Cup final
PR China 1-2 Australia By Alyce Collett 17/3/2026 Above: Caitlin Foord celebrates after scoring tonight for Australia. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Australia is through to the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after a hard fought 2-1 win over China in tonight’s semi final. It was not easy for the Matildas, but much like theirContinue reading “Tillies dig deep to make Asian Cup final”
