With three games and late drama, Round Five of the A-League Women had plenty to enjoy. Our writing team covering the competition Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap are joined this week by Catherine Paquette to hand out our awards for the week (3/1/22). Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby – the choice of Ben, Kris, andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
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Roar Of Celebration After First Victory
Melbourne Victory 2-4 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (2/1/22) Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate Katrina Gorry’s goal that brought them level after being 2-0 down. Photo: A-League Women Chaos and quality defined the game as Melbourne Victory hosted Brisbane Roar. Brisbane arrived at AAMI Park in search of their first win of the season and sittingContinue reading “Roar Of Celebration After First Victory”
Red Hot Dawber’s Brace Seals Win
Adelaide United 4-2 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby (1/1/22) Above: Perth Glory’s Gemma Craine (left) tangles with Adelaide United’s Nanako Sasaski. Photo: Perth Glory. Adelaide United sent Perth Glory to their first defeat of the season in a match that swung one way then the other in humid conditions at Coopers Stadium. Reds head coachContinue reading “Red Hot Dawber’s Brace Seals Win”
Hayes’ Achievements Recognized in New Year Honours
Above: Emma Hayes has received royal recognition for her incredible success at Chelsea. Photo: Getty Images via Oxford Mail (1/1/22). Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours.Hayes was given an MBE for her services to football in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours in 2016 and will nowContinue reading “Hayes’ Achievements Recognized in New Year Honours”
The Norfolk Women’s Football Scene in 2021
Darrell Allen reviews the last twelve months across the county’s clubs and leagues. Above: Martin Francis and his Mulbarton Wanderers team celebrate success in the Norfolk Women and Girls Challenge Cup earlier this year. Photo: Mulbarton Wanderers FC (31/12/21). The year began for Norfolk Football began as it did for the rest of the countryContinue reading “The Norfolk Women’s Football Scene in 2021”
A-League Women Media Wrap
Impetus editor Ben Gilby hears from players Dylan Holmes, Grace Maher, and Chloe Knott plus head coaches Adrian Stenta and Alex Epakis in this week’s media conferences (31/12/21). Above: Adelaide United in training at Coopers Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s game with Perth Glory Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. ADELAIDE UNITED: Dylan Holmes OnContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
Impetus 2021 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”
Home Town Hero’s Hat-Trick In Sydney Stroll
Wellington Phoenix 0-5 Sydney FC (30/12/21) By Ben Gilby Above: Sydney FC celebrate after Rachel Lowe put them ahead against Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: Jason McCawley/Getty Images. Sydney FC ran out comfortable winners over Wellington Phoenix to ensure that they will remain top of the table for at least another week as two teams whoContinue reading “Home Town Hero’s Hat-Trick In Sydney Stroll”
Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness
In the latest of our #MidweekDub series of interviews, Clare Wheeler, one of last season’s top W-League players, spoke to Ben Gilby about Sydney FC’s campaign last year, her move to Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring, and her experiences of international football with the Matildas. (29/12/21). Above: Clare Wheeler (left) takes on Marta whilst on international duty for AustraliaContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness”
Impetus Achievers Awards
Round Four of the A-League Women was memorable for several different reasons. Our team of writers covering the competition, Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap hand out their weekly awards (28/12/21). Above: Hannah Wilkinson (far left), the undisputed choice of Player of the Week, celebrates with her Melbourne City teammates on Boxing Day. Photo:Continue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
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