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Western United strengthen further with arrival of Beard

9/1/23 Above: Angie Beard is the latest addition to Western United’s squad. Photo: Football Australia. Western United have announced another hugely impressive signing with the arrival of Matildas international Angie Beard from Danish club Fortuna Hjørring on a multi-year contract. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Green and Black and brings significantContinue reading “Western United strengthen further with arrival of Beard”

Amazing Grace fires Canberra to vital win

Adelaide United 2-0 Canberra United by Ben Gilby (7/1/23) Above: Grace Maher (right) celebrates with Nikki Flannery after her sensational strike. Photo: Keep Up. Two goals in a three-minute spell on either side of the half-hour mark at the Service FM Stadium, including a typically stunning strike from Grace Maher, earned Canberra United only theirContinue reading “Amazing Grace fires Canberra to vital win”

Jancevski strike earns Perth a point amidst Baisden concern

Melbourne Victory 1-1 Perth Glory Report by Johnathan Stack. EXCLUSIVE photos from Kieran Chea at AAMI Park. Post-Match reporting by Ben Gilby (6/1/23). Above: Perth Glory’s Sofia Sakalis looks to beat the Melbourne Victory pair of Alex Chidiac and Nat Tathem. Photo: Kieran Chea for Impetus. Perth Glory came from behind to secure a 1-1Continue reading “Jancevski strike earns Perth a point amidst Baisden concern”

A-League Women News

Ben Gilby reports on news from both Melbourne clubs today. City head coach Dario Vidosic offers his thoughts ahead of Sunday’s game with Western Sydney Wanderers, and Victory announce an Irish multi-sport legend as an injury replacement signing (6/1/22) Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic confirmed to the media today that Emina Ekic’s injury meansContinue reading “A-League Women News”

A-League Women Previews

Ben Gilby sets the scene for three of this weekend’s Round Nine matches with reports from the media conferences with additional reporting by Ryan Miller-Woods on Wellington Phoenix’s events (5/1/23). Adelaide United v Canberra United Adelaide United’s Dylan Holmes made clear to the media today that her team need to get back to their bestContinue reading “A-League Women Previews”

Villa announce Jordan Nobbs signing!

5/1/23 Above: Jordan Nobbs’ arrival is a huge signing for Aston Villa. Photo: Arsenal Women. Aston Villa have sensationally announce the signing of Jordan Nobbs on a permanent deal, subject to FA approval. The England international joins the club from Arsenal on an 18-month contract, with an option to extend. Nobbs adds serious pedigree toContinue reading “Villa announce Jordan Nobbs signing!”

Steer adds further options to Western United attack

4/1/22 Above: New Western United signing Danielle Steer in action in Canada. Photo: University of British Columbia. Canadian attacker Danielle Steer will add further potency to Western United’s A-League Women attack after joining the club for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Steer has been a dominant force for the University of British Columbia puttingContinue reading “Steer adds further options to Western United attack”

Mid-Season rating of Spurs’ summer signings

In the second part of her analysis of Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the WSL season, Rachel Lara Cohen considers the influence of the club’s summer signings (3/1/23). Above: Drew Spence – one of Spurs’ key signings during the summer celebrates a goal with Molly Bartrip against Leicester City. Photo: Sky Sports. They’ve been at theContinue reading “Mid-Season rating of Spurs’ summer signings”

End of the Year Spurs review

In the first in a series of two articles reviewing Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the WSL season, Rachel Lara Cohen reviews what’s happened and what needs to be done to ensure 2023 starts better than 2022 ended (2/1/23). Above: Kerys Harrop’s return after long term injury has been a positive for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Football.London.Continue reading “End of the Year Spurs review”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (2/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”