Melbourne Victory 0-0 Sydney FC by Ella McShane (25/1/26) Above: Skye Halmarick gets a shot away for Sydney FC today. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory’s hopes of cementing a place in the top six took a hit as the pair played out their first ever goalless draw today at The Home ofContinue reading “Big Blue ends goalless”
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Nunn’s scoring habit pushes Phoenix into second
Wellington Phoenix 3-1 Adelaide United by Ben Gilby (25/1/26) Above: Lucía León gets a shot in ahead of Adelaide United’s Ella Tonkin (white shirt) today. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Two goals from Brooke Nunn and one from Mikala Woods ensured that Wellington Phoenix defeated fellow in-form side Adelaide United to hit second spot on theContinue reading “Nunn’s scoring habit pushes Phoenix into second”
Teen subs seal Phoenix success in Canberra
Canberra United 0-2 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Gilby (17/1/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Pia Vlok’s (24) stunning goal at Canberra United. Photo: A-Leagues. Late goals from substitutes Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok ensured that Wellington Phoenix continued their impressive recent run that has seen them collect 10 points from their last five games with thisContinue reading “Teen subs seal Phoenix success in Canberra”
Adelaide unbeaten run stretches to four as Victory defeated by Zois’ Olimpico
Adelaide United 2-1 Melbourne Victory by Ben Gilby (17/1/26) Above: Adelaide United celebrate during their win over Melbourne Victory today. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United’s superb run of form has continued with Paige Zois scoring an Olimpico that ultimately ensured the win over her previous club Melbourne Victory in today’s Pride Cup encounter at Coopers Stadium.Continue reading “Adelaide unbeaten run stretches to four as Victory defeated by Zois’ Olimpico”
City gain impressive win in Wellington despite Woods’ debut strike
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 Melbourne City by Emma Burke (10/1/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix’s Grace Jale (7) wins a header under heavy pressure with teammate Mackenzie Barry and Melbourne City’s Aideen Keane (black shirt) also competing. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus A goal on debut for American Makala Woods, who recently joined Wellington Phoenix as an injuryContinue reading “City gain impressive win in Wellington despite Woods’ debut strike”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: December 2025
4/1/26 Above: Impetus’ choice of player of the month for December 2025 – Melbourne City’s Holly McNamara. Photo: Adrian Geremia 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 the Month for November.Continue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: December 2025”
Dalton fires Perth to Glory as strong home form continues
Perth Glory 1-0 Newcastle Jets by Ben Gilby (3/1/26) Above: Perth Glory’s Grace Johnston (purple shirt, centre) and Bronte Trew (right) look to keep Newcastle Jets at arms length tonight. Photo: Newcastle Jets. Perth Glory recorded their third win with a clean sheet in four matches after captain Izzy Dalton’s early goal sealed victory againstContinue reading “Dalton fires Perth to Glory as strong home form continues”
Below par start leads to monumental first month
2/1/26 Ben Tattoo interviews Ben Gilby, Impetus founder and co-chief editor, who has been at the vast majority of the Gunners’ games this season, ahead of the January transfer window, to discuss Arsenal’s season so far and how the rest of the campaign could shape up. Above: Olivia Smith lets fly with her rocket shotContinue reading “Below par start leads to monumental first month”
A-League Women First timers
We tasked two Impetus writers from outside of Australia with watching A-League Women action over the Christmas period to get their first-time opinions on the competition. Here’s what they thought. 2/1/26 Above: Holly McNamara celebrates after scoring in the Melbourne derby. She was a player who seriously impressed our two first time Dub watchers. Photo:Continue reading “A-League Women First timers”
Stephen Peters & Bronte Trew: It’s all about taking our chances
by Ben Gilby (31/12/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media. Image: Perth Glory. Whilst there was great pride in the performance at Melbourne City last weekend, Perth Glory head coach and attacker Bronte Trew are lasering in on converting more chances into goals ahead of Saturday’s home game with NewcastleContinue reading “Stephen Peters & Bronte Trew: It’s all about taking our chances”
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