Three clubs have today announced players to their roster as the build up to the new season continues. Impetus’ Ben Gilby collates all the details (6/8/26). Above: Abby Erceg unveiled by Wellington Phoenix today as their latest signing. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Newcastle Jets After announcing the departure of eight members of last season’s squad yesterday,Continue reading “A-League Women News”
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Peters signs new two year deal at the Glory
by Ben Gilby (30/7/26) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters, who has signed on for another two years at the club. Perth Glory today confirmed that Stephen Peters has signed a two-year contract at the Western Australian club. Peters has been in charge of Glory Women for the past two seasons having previously guidedContinue reading “Peters signs new two year deal at the Glory”
Matildas to face Germany challenge in October
by Ben Gilby (29/7/26) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross scores her stunner which propelled the Matildas to victory on their last visit to Germany in 2024. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas have announced that they will travel to Karlsruhe to face world number three ranked Germany on 9th October (European time). It will be a chance forContinue reading “Matildas to face Germany challenge in October”
A-League Women News
24/7/26 Impetus has news of major arrivals at both Adelaide United and Sydney FC, plus Perth Glory’s new CEO and, Western Sydney Wanderers’ list of departing players. Collated by Ben Gilby Adelaide United have announced the arrival of Young Matildas star Claudia Cicco on a two-year deal. Cicco, 21, joins the Reds with strong A-LeagueContinue reading “A-League Women News”
Breaking barriers: Two Indigenous rising stars secure JMF Football Scholarships
22/7/26 Above: Action from the JMF National Talent Showcase. Photo: Chris Huang, supplied to Impetus by: John Moriarty Football. John Moriarty Football’s recent JMF National Talent Showcase unearthed 26 of the country’s most promising young female and male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander footballers aged between 12 and 16 years. Following on from this success,Continue reading “Breaking barriers: Two Indigenous rising stars secure JMF Football Scholarships”
Woods brace fires Wellington into historic Grand Final
Wellington Phoenix 2-0 Brisbane Roar (AET) Wellington Phoenix win 2-1 on aggregate. by Alice de Koster-Kitto (10/5/26). Above: Wellington Phoenix’s two goal hero Makala Woods celebrates after the club make their first ever A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. For the first time in the club’s history, Wellington Phoenix have secured a place inContinue reading “Woods brace fires Wellington into historic Grand Final”
NPLW WA 2026 Round Five Action
19/4/26 Above: Abbey Green (black shirt), who scored two goals for Fremantle City in their win over Sorrento. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. Sunday review by Enya Liu Fremantle City 4 – 0 Sorrento Sunday’s pair of matches started with a dominant display at Hilton Park from Fremantle City as they put four past Sorrento. FremantleContinue reading “NPLW WA 2026 Round Five Action”
Building a Fanbase From Scratch: Who Supports London City Lionesses- and Why?
by Hope Robinson (11/04/26) London City Lionesses have entered the Women’s Super League this season aiming to establish themselves among the division’s elite, competing against clubs with established fanbases and long-standing ties to men’s teams, while attempting to build a support base of their own from scratch. What Makes London City Lionesses Different? After gaining promotion at theContinue reading “Building a Fanbase From Scratch: Who Supports London City Lionesses- and Why?”
NPLW WA 2026 Round Three Wrap
Impetus’ team of writers bring you all the latest action from Western Australia (6/4/26) Above: Jamie-Lee Gale, who scored two goals for Balcatta Etna in Round Three. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. Balcatta Etna 3-0 UWA-Nedlands by Ben Gilby Round Three opened on Wednesday night at Home Group Stadium with Balcatta Etna recording their first winContinue reading “NPLW WA 2026 Round Three Wrap”
Premiers City bring curtain down on home and away season with 12th win
Newcastle Jets 1-2 Melbourne City by Alice de Koster Kitto (5/4/26) Above: Danielle Turner celebrates her late winner for Premiers Melbourne City in Maitland today. Photo: A-Leagues. Melbourne City have finished their regular season campaign on a high, with a late strike from Danielle Turner securing a win for the premiers, following a hard fought end-to-end battle againstContinue reading “Premiers City bring curtain down on home and away season with 12th win”
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