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Phoenix fire up Finals hopes with Wanderers win

Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Gilby (9/3/25) Above: Mebae Tanake (centre) celebrates after her superb equalising goal for Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: A-League Women. Wellington Phoenix came from behind with two goals in the last 15 minutes to defeat Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park and move to within a point ofContinue reading “Phoenix fire up Finals hopes with Wanderers win”

Jets win vital battle at the bottom

Newcastle Jets 1-0 Sydney FC by Alice de Koster-Kitto (8/3/25) Above: Sheridan Gallagher (right) celebrates with Lorena Baumann (22) after scoring the winning goal today. Photo: A-Leagues. Newcastle Jets have earned consecutive wins for the first time this season, with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC. The triumph marks their second win over Sydney thisContinue reading “Jets win vital battle at the bottom”

Wainwright: “It’s been a challenge, but I like challenges!”

by Ben Gilby (5/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Charli Wainwright speaking to the media today ahead of Friday’s home game with Western United. Image: Perth Glory. It’s been an incredible year for Charli Wainwright. The young midfielder had gone from captaining Murdoch University Melville as a teenager to becoming part of Perth SC’s midfield that wonContinue reading “Wainwright: “It’s been a challenge, but I like challenges!””

A-League Women Awards: February

3/3/25 Above: Impetus’ A-League Women player of the month for February, Chelsie Dawber. Photo: Adelaide United. Each month, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers who cover the competition will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and young player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from February. Player of the month ChelsieContinue reading “A-League Women Awards: February”

Sydney edge thriller with Brisbane

Sydney FC 3-2 Brisbane Roar by Emma Burke (2/3/25) Above: Sydney FC’s Indiana Dos Santos, Mackenzie Hawkesby, and Shay Hollman celebrate during their win over Brisbane Roar today. Photo: A-Leagues. Sydney FC have secured just their third win of the season after defeating Brisbane Roar in a 3-2 thriller at Leichhardt Oval. The home sideContinue reading “Sydney edge thriller with Brisbane”

City equal record as Canberra boost Finals hopes

Canberra United 1-1 Melbourne City by Alyce Collett (1/3/25) Above: Canberra United’s Bethany Gordon (white shirt) looks to make the pass under the watchful eye of Melbourne City’s Rebekah Stott today. Photo: Canberra United. A fascinating match in the nation’s capital has seen Canberra United and Melbourne City play out a one-all draw. A TaylorContinue reading “City equal record as Canberra boost Finals hopes”

Hoban at the double fuels Jets to vital win

by Ben Gilby (1/3/25) Above: Newcastle Jets’ Sophie Hoban shows her joy after scoring against Perth Glory today. Photo: A-Leagues. Two goals in the opening three minutes from Sophie Hoban powered Newcastle Jets to their first win in 10 A-League Women matches today. Hoban’s strikes earned the Jets only their third win of the season,Continue reading “Hoban at the double fuels Jets to vital win”

Wynne: “Now its about doing it away from home”

by Ben Gilby (28/2/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Megan Wynne speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s game with Newcastle Jets. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Welsh international Megan Wynne has highlighted the team’s determination to try everything possible to ensure they finally earn their first away win of the season at Newcastle Jets tomorrow. WhilstContinue reading “Wynne: “Now its about doing it away from home””