by Ben Gilby (7/1/25) Above: Ella Lincoln talking at today’s media conference. Image: Perth Glory. It’s been a heck of a year for Ella Lincoln. From being the NPL WA’s top scorer and winning the State Cup with Perth SC to now making her professional debut in the A-League Women. She’s done it all. Lincoln’sContinue reading “Ella Lincoln: “It’s always been a dream of mine…I’m proud of myself””
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Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?
by Ellie Clifford (6/1/25) Above: Aitani Bonmatí in action for Barcelona. Photo: Barca Universal Aitana Bonmatí has once again been one of the standout stars for FC Barcelona in Liga F this season, contributing six goals and the same number of assists so far. But what makes the Spaniard one of the best midfielders? OneContinue reading “Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?”
Early strike seals first win for Adelaide over the Mariners
Central Coast Mariners 0-1 Adelaide United by Isabelle Campbell (4/1/25) Above: Greta Kraszula, who made her A-League Women debut for Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. Adelaide United earned an excellent win on the road at Central Coast Mariners today thanks to Emily Hodgson’s goal after nine minutes at Woy Woy Oval. EnteringContinue reading “Early strike seals first win for Adelaide over the Mariners”
Canberra record superb comeback win at Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 1-2 Canberra United by Emma Burke (4/1/25). Above: Spectacular action from today’s game at a packed Perry Park between Brisbane Roar (blue shirt) and Canberra United. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have been unable to back up their impressive 8-2 winning win against Western United last week, losing 2-1 at home to Canberra UnitedContinue reading “Canberra record superb comeback win at Brisbane”
Nix take Distance Derby spoils to hone in on Top Six
Wellington Phoenix 2-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (4/1/25). Above: Grace Jale (second left) celebrates her goal that gave Wellington Phoenix the lead today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix continued their push for a maiden place in the Finals with a tactically astute win over Perth Glory at Porirua Park today. Goals from Grace JaleContinue reading “Nix take Distance Derby spoils to hone in on Top Six”
Chloe Kelly: A key conundrum for City to solve as the transfer window opens
by Bethany Monkhouse (3/1/25) Above: Chloe Kelly (leaping highest) celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Paris FC in the Champions League qualifiers earlier this season. Photo: Chloe Kelly Instagram. England and Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly has had a rough start to the 2024/25 WSL season, having only started one out of the tenContinue reading “Chloe Kelly: A key conundrum for City to solve as the transfer window opens”
A-League Women Awards: December
(3/1/25) Above: Laini Freier celebrates one of her three goals at Western United during the month. Photo: Beck Hartley for Impetus. 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 December.Continue reading “A-League Women Awards: December”
Peters & Wynne: We’re evolving but need to manage the small margins better
by Ben Gilby (1/1/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking to the media ahead of the team’s marathon journey to Wellington. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters is convinced his team is heading in the right direction – but just need to improve game management in the small percentages ofContinue reading “Peters & Wynne: We’re evolving but need to manage the small margins better”
The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe
by Catherine Mackenzie (1/1/25) Above: The Lionesses come together to celebrate. Photo: Lionesses. It was a mixed year for the Lionesses. A common complaint has been that they struggle to create chances and score goals, but how bad has 2024 really been? Has the country been so conditioned to expect total dominance from the teamContinue reading “The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe”
2024: The winners and losers
by Alyce Collett (31/12/24) Here we are at the end of another calendar year of women’s football, full of fun and chaos once again. To celebrate, let’s look back on the last 12 months, and see who some of the winners of the year were, who were some of the losers, and who could fitContinue reading “2024: The winners and losers”
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