Wellington Phoenix 3-0 Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby (14/3/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix‘s Macey Fraser, wearing their special Match for Good kit, made a welcome return for her team from the bench against Brisbane Roar today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix closed in on their first ever Finals qualification with a comfortable win over Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Phoenix rise ever powerfully to dominate Brisbane”
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Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026
3/3/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix’ Makala Woods (yellow and black stripes) battles with Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna for possession earlier this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of theContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026”
Klaudia Houlis: Young WA weapon proving talent & hard work pays off
Impetus’ Ben Gilby concludes his series speaking to all three of the Western Australian members of the Australian Schoolgirls squad tour of the UK with this chat with Klaudia Houlis (28/2/26) Above: Klaudia Houlis in action for the Australian Schoolgirls team during their tour of the UK in January. Photo: Instagram. Regular NPLW WA watchersContinue reading “Klaudia Houlis: Young WA weapon proving talent & hard work pays off”
Hannah Reynolds: WA youngster overcoming major challenges to reach for the stars
EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby (23/2/26) Above: Hannah Reynolds (7 – front row, second left) with the Australian Schoolgirls squad that toured the UK in January. Photo supplied by: Kate Reynolds. Western Australian starlet Hannah Reynolds’ selection for the All Australian Schoolgirls’ tour of the UK last month came as rich reward for overcoming the majorContinue reading “Hannah Reynolds: WA youngster overcoming major challenges to reach for the stars”
McKenna seals comeback Glory for Perth as Finals hopes surge
Newcastle Jets 2-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (21/2/26) Above: Perth Glory’s Gabby Hollar (facing camera) embraces Nat Tathem (11) as the visitors celebrate at goal at Newcastle Jets today. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory twice came back from behind against Newcastle Jets at the No. 2 Sportsground to claim their second successive win, andContinue reading “McKenna seals comeback Glory for Perth as Finals hopes surge”
Amazing Aulicino scores a brace to lead Canberra to statement making win
Canberra United 3-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Callum Logie (21/2/26) Above: Michelle Heyman (right) celebrates scoring with Emma Hawkins (middle) and Liz Anton (left). Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United moved back to winning ways after a Josie Aulicino masterclass and another goal from Michelle Heyman saw off Western Sydney Wanderers at McKellar Park. Coming in off theirContinue reading “Amazing Aulicino scores a brace to lead Canberra to statement making win”
Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’
by Ben Gilby (19/2/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman speaking to the media today ahead of the team’s trip to Melbourne Victory. Image: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman and captain Mackenzie Barry have welcomed the team’s quick turnaround from last weekend’s defeat to Central Coast Mariners at a wild andContinue reading “Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’”
Lacey Heys: WA youngster on her experience at the Australian School Girls’ tour of the UK
Exclusive by Ben Gilby (16/2/26) Above: The All Australian School Girls squad lining up along with opponents Cardiff City during their UK tour last month. Photo: Emma Heys Facebook. Three young Western Australians, Lacey Heys, Klaudia Houlis, and Hannah Reynolds recently returned home from the UK after being part of the All Australian School GirlsContinue reading “Lacey Heys: WA youngster on her experience at the Australian School Girls’ tour of the UK”
Perth’s hopes of Finals Glory alive after win over Canberra
Perth Glory 1-0 Canberra United by Ben Gilby (14/2/26) Above: Spectacular action as Canberra United’s Emma Hawkins hits an effort, watched by Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Perth Glory reignited their Finals hopes with this vital victory over a Canberra United side who went into the round in third spot onContinue reading “Perth’s hopes of Finals Glory alive after win over Canberra”
Gabby Hollar on her footballing journey and where the A-League Women can go next
Exclusive by Ella McShane (13/2/26) Above: Gabby Hollar celebrates after scoring for Perth Glory at Western Sydney Wanderers on the opening night of the season. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Following a decorated collegiate career in America, forward Gabby Hollar earned the move of a lifetime to Australia to pursue her professional soccer career. AfterContinue reading “Gabby Hollar on her footballing journey and where the A-League Women can go next”
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