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”
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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”
Adelaide win over Wanderers to celebrate Dawber’s 100th
Western Sydney Wanderers 0 – 1 Adelaide United by Kieran Yap (8/2/26) Above: Fiona Worts in possession for Adelaide United Photo: Adelaide United Adelaide United are up to fourth on the ladder, and have only lost once in their last eight games after this win at Wanderers Football Park on Sunday. It took an ownContinue reading “Adelaide win over Wanderers to celebrate Dawber’s 100th”
Furphy seals Melbourne’s Victory over the Jets
Melbourne Victory 2-1 Newcastle Jets by Callum Logie (7/2/26) Above: Emma Dundas and Sofia Sakalis (5) battle for possession. Photo:Newcastle Jets John McEwan Reserve in Shepparton hosted a Saturday night mid-table clash between two teams looking to leap into finals contention. Victory got back to winning ways after a close contest in windy regional Victoria. ComingContinue reading “Furphy seals Melbourne’s Victory over the Jets”
Unearthing the next generation of Indigenous talent
7/2/26 Above: Youngsters part of John Moriarty Football’s program, including Miley Shipp (centre back row), who Impetus sponsored for three years. Photo supplied to Impetus by: JMF. In the year of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026, John Moriarty Football (JMF) will shine the spotlight on young Indigenous football talentContinue reading “Unearthing the next generation of Indigenous talent”
Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)
by Maddison Hagger (2/2/26) Above: Pia Vlok (yellow and black kit) in action for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix’s teen sensation Pia Vlok played a stunning game against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday, becoming the second youngest player to score a hat-trick in the A-League. The Nix dismantled the Jets inContinue reading “Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026
2/2/26 Above: Annalise Rasmussen (left) has had a superb January for the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues 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 the Month for January Here are our choices in eachContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026”
Canberra return to winning ways as Victory’s Finals hopes wane
Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (1/2/26) Above: Canberra United’s Tegan Bertolissio (28) celebrates her goal that sealed her team’s 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory today. Photo: A-Leagues. Canberra United have ended their run of three games without a win by defeating Melbourne Victory 3-1 at McKellar Park today. Victory had gone downContinue reading “Canberra return to winning ways as Victory’s Finals hopes wane”
Vlok star shines bright as Phoenix continue their rise
Newcastle Jets 1-5 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Gilby (1/2/26) Above: Brooke Nunn (23) hugs Wellington Phoenix’s hat-trick hero Pia Vlok during their superb win at Newcastle Jets today. Photo: A-Leagues. Wellington Phoenix’s young starlet Pia Vlok hit a hat-trick as the in-form New Zealanders moved to within two points of the A-League Women summit afterContinue reading “Vlok star shines bright as Phoenix continue their rise”
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