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Perth take the Glory after fine win over Adelaide

Perth Glory 3-1 Adelaide United Report by Ben Gilby with EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi at the Sam Kerr Football Centre (15/12/24) Above: Perth Glory’s Naomi Chinnama gets up highest to head home her side’s first goal in today’s game. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Perth Glory claimed their second win of the A-League WomenContinue reading “Perth take the Glory after fine win over Adelaide”

Saveska hat-trick propels Wanderers to first win in style

Western Sydney Wanderers 5-1 Western United by Joe Rosedon (14/12/24) Above: Sienna Saveska (left) celebrates for Western Sydney Wanderers today. Photo: A-Leagues. Sienna Saveska’s first-half hattrick helped to earn Western Sydney Wanderers first win of the season, dismantling Western United 5-1 at CommBank Stadium. The first goal of Saveska’s hat trick and the Wanderers’ firstContinue reading “Saveska hat-trick propels Wanderers to first win in style”

Nat Tathem: “We’re focusing on clean sheets”

by Ben Gilby (13/12/24) Above: Nat Tathem talking to the media ahead of Sunday’s game with Adelaide United. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory defender Nat Tathem believes that the heartbreaking way that her team fell to Melbourne Victory last Sunday can spur them on to success this coming weekend when they host Adelaide United atContinue reading “Nat Tathem: “We’re focusing on clean sheets””

Kelly Stirton: The ParaMatildas journey has just begun

by Ben Gilby (12/12/24) Above: ParaMatildas’ head coach Kelly Stirton addresses the media. Photo: Mark Avellino. Supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Kelly Stirton has just made history. The first person to coach an Australian football team to victory in a World Cup Final. Her team did it the hard way, coming back from 2-0Continue reading “Kelly Stirton: The ParaMatildas journey has just begun”

Katelyn Smith: “We bloody did it, but man, it was a rollercoaster to get there”

by Ben Gilby (10/12/24) Above: ParaMatildas goalkeeper Katelyn Smith (violet coloured shirt) shows off her IFCP World Cup winning medal. Photo: Mark Avellino. Supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Katelyn Smith had the ultimate World Cup Final experience for the ParaMatildas. Her team went 2-0 down to the USA within six minutes, but the goalkeeperContinue reading “Katelyn Smith: “We bloody did it, but man, it was a rollercoaster to get there””

Murphy rocket seals the Victory

Perth Glory 0-1 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby with EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi at the Sam Kerr Football Centre (8/12/24). Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate Alana Murphy’s late winner at Perth Glory today. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. A stunning long-range strike from Alana Murphy three minutes into stoppage time at the end ofContinue reading “Murphy rocket seals the Victory”

Late de Domizo strike stuns Sydney

Western United 2-1 Sydney FC by Joe Rosedon (8/12/24) Above: Kiara de Domizio (facing camera) celebrates her late winner with Western United teammates Alana Cortellino (19) and Emily Roach (2). Photo: Beck Hartley for Impetus. Kiara de Domizio’s late winner gave Western United a dramatic second victory of the season against reigning champions Sydney FC.Continue reading “Late de Domizo strike stuns Sydney”

Dumont: “I think it’s quite unique”

by Ben Gilby (5/12/24) Above: Casey Dumont talking to the media this week. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Casey Dumont is preparing to make history this weekend, when she becomes the first goalkeeper to play 150 games in the history of the W/A-League Women. The 32-year-old has been part of the league since its inauguralContinue reading “Dumont: “I think it’s quite unique””

GeoPolitics in football: What is it and how does it interact with the women’s game?

by Ella McShane (27/11/24) Above: People gather at Lousail Boulevard during the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar. Photo: Trip Advisor. The globalisation of football has seen the sport belong to many humans across the world. Football can celebrate culture, exude passion, and unite, arguably in a way that no other sport can. This alsoContinue reading “GeoPolitics in football: What is it and how does it interact with the women’s game?”

England U23 prepare for huge few days

by Bethany Monkhouse (26/11/24) Above: The England U23 side that played in Sweden. Photo: Jayde Chamberlain. Whilst the Lionesses take all the headlines when it comes to international women’s football in England, it’s time to look beneath the surface. This Thursday, England’s U23 squad are back in action when they travel to Norway before hostingContinue reading “England U23 prepare for huge few days”