by Ben Gilby (4/9/24) Above: Sarah Carroll of Perth RedStar lifts the Night Series Trophy earlier this year. Photo: Football West / FotoEnzo. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent playersContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – August 2024”
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NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review
Ben Gilby provides a review of all the action from the final full weekend of regular season league action (1/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar’s Reina Kagami (centre, red shirt) seen here in action earlier in the season, hit a superb hat-trick in the champions’ win over the NTC yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi.Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review”
Freo cement top four place as MUM FC wait to confirm NPLW WA status continues
Murdoch University Melville 0-0 Fremantle City by Ben Gilby (30/8/24) Above: Abbey Green, seen in action earlier in the month, was a creative ball of energy for Fremantle City at Murdoch University Melville tonight. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. Fremantle City have virtually guaranteed their place in the Top Four Cup after drawing with MurdochContinue reading “Freo cement top four place as MUM FC wait to confirm NPLW WA status continues”
Woods and Lincoln look ahead to Young Matildas U20 World Cup opener
by Ben Gilby (29/8/24) Above: Alicia Woods speaking from Bogotá earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Young Matildas are making their final preparations in the Colombian capital Bogotá ahead of their opening U20 World Cup match on Saturday against the host nation with duo Alicia Woods and Chloe Lincoln in a confident mood as theyContinue reading “Woods and Lincoln look ahead to Young Matildas U20 World Cup opener”
Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes
Perth SC 4-2 Hyundai NTC Report by Ben Gilby, with photography from Rob Lizzi (27/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after Georgia Cassidy (12, centre – back to camera) hit a stunning free-kick to restore their lead tonight. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC look to have delivered a serious blow to theContinue reading “Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 20 Review
Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action, including a photography gallery from Rob Lizzi (26/8/24). Above: Perth RedStar celebrate their third successive NPLW WA championship after their 3-3 draw with Balcatta Etna yesterday. Photo: Football West/Fotoenzo. Perth RedStar 3-3 Balcatta Etna Balcatta Etna continued their excellent run of form by coming from 3-1 down to earn a pointContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 20 Review”
Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder
Murdoch University Melville 0-5 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (25/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after scoring at Murdoch University Melville today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC produced an extremely impressive performance, with Georgia Cassidy having a hand in four of their five goals at Murdoch UniversityContinue reading “Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder”
Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at”
For this week’s WA on Wednesday NPLW WA interview, Balcatta Etna attacker Lucy Jerram speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that has taken her from WA to NSW and back twice, and how she feels Balcatta are building into the 2024 season (21/8/24). Above: Lucy Jerram lets fly for Balcatta Etna against PerthContinue reading “Lucy Jerram on “perfecting the art of what we are good at””
Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window
21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”
Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team”
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’ feature, Ben Gilby speaks to UWA-Nedlands’ Michaela Thawley who has brought experience from playing in America and Spain to the NPLW WA’s newest club (14/8/24) Above: Michaela Thawley (green shirt in possession) in action during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLW WA match against Hyundai NTC – a game in which sheContinue reading “Michaela Thawley: “We’re one determined team””
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