(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”
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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”
Sydney stay bottom after Melbourne’s Victory
Sydney FC 0-1 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (28/12/24) Above: Sydney FC’s Princess Ibini – her team were unable to make the breakthrough in today’s game. Photo: Sydney FC. Melbourne Victory’s 1-0 win over Sydney FC takes the club to second on the table, and works as a fitting farewell to defender Beattie Goad, whoContinue reading “Sydney stay bottom after Melbourne’s Victory”
Adelaide secure thrilling win over Wanderers
Adelaide United 1-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Alice de Koster-Kitto (27/12/24) Above: Erin Healy (second left) celebrates her winning goal for Adelaide United. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United have prolonged their winning streak against Western Sydney Wanderers to nine games after defeating them 1-0 at Coopers Stadium today. Early dominance from the home side made forContinue reading “Adelaide secure thrilling win over Wanderers”
Pennock takes advantage to end Mariners’ losing run
Perth Glory 0-1 Central Coast Mariners Report by Ben Gilby, EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi at HBF Park (27/12/24) Above: Central Coast Mariners celebrate Jade Pennock’s late winner. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Jade Pennock’s goal with five minutes remaining sealed an excellent win for Central Coast Mariners at HBF Park today in a gameContinue reading “Pennock takes advantage to end Mariners’ losing run”
Peters: “There’s a bit to look at” despite Perth’s improving performances
by Ben Gilby (24/12/24) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters highlighted the importance of the team improving its scoring rate from open play. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory has been a team steadily growing each week this season, but whilst defensively things are consistently strong, head coach Stephen Peters recognises that things still needContinue reading “Peters: “There’s a bit to look at” despite Perth’s improving performances”
Western United send Mariners to first home defeat
Central Coast Mariners 1-3 Western United by Alice de Koster-Kitto (22/12/24). Above: Kahli Johnson (green and black striped shirt) celebrates after scoring at Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Western United. Western United have hit back from their hammering against Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend to condemn Central Coast Mariners to their first home defeat ofContinue reading “Western United send Mariners to first home defeat”
Late drama as Perth claim point at the Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (20/12/24) Above: Megan Wynne (left) looks to hold off Western Sydney Wanderers’ Ella Buchanan earlier today. Photo: Perth Glory. A goal from the penalty spot six minutes into second-half stoppage time from Kelli Brown earned Perth Glory a deserved point from their trip to Western SydneyContinue reading “Late drama as Perth claim point at the Wanderers”
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