19/9/24 Above: (Right to left) – Jada Whyman (2024 IFW patron), John Moriarty, Miley Shipp (Impetus supported Football JMF scholar), and Ros Moriarty) pictured during last year’s Indigenous Football Week. Photo supplied to Impetus by: John Moriarty Football. Impetus‘ charity partner John Moriarty Football will be holding their annual Indigenous Football Week (IFW) next week.Continue reading “John Moriarty Football announce Indigenous Football Week plans as Evans trains at Charlton Athletic”
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Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar
Perth RedStar’s Caitlin Doeglas talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, her six years in the W-League and A-League Women with Perth Glory, and how she feels the NPLW WA is growing (18/9/24). Above: Caitlin Doeglas with the Tracey Wheeler Medal that she won as player of the match in the Night Series Grand Final winContinue reading “Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar”
NPLW WA Top Four Cup Review
Ben Gilby reviews both of Sunday’s showdowns, with photography from Rob Lizzi at Perth RedStar v Perth SC (16/9/24). Above: From left to right – Grace Johnston, Sam Mathers, and Ella Lincoln sprint forward to acclaim Charli Wainwright for hitting the winning penalty yesterday at RedStar Arena. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. PerthContinue reading “NPLW WA Top Four Cup Review”
Five players ready to take the WSL by storm
by Sophie Puodzius (14/9/24) Above: Mary Fowler, one of Sophie Puodzius’ five players ready to dominate the WSL in the new season. Photo: Adam Johnstone for Impetus. The long-awaited 24/25 Women’s Super League season is set to get underway later this month just 42 days after the conclusion of the prestigious Paris Olympics, and hereContinue reading “Five players ready to take the WSL by storm”
NPLW WA – What’s it all about?
Ben Gilby has been covering the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) competition in Western Australia for a number of years now. His coverage of it on the site is consistently among Impetus‘ most-read articles each week. But why is this? Why does this league mean so much to him, and who are the clubs andContinue reading “NPLW WA – What’s it all about?”
Grace Clinton: Confidence & experience gained at Spurs bodes well for United
by Boh Blythin (8/9/24) Above: Grace Clinton in action for Tottenham Hotspur last season. Photo: BBC. Grace Clinton has made an emotional farewell to Tottenham Hotspur after her season-long loan spell, ahead of her return to Manchester United. The typical idea of a season-long loan is to send a player somewhere they can develop andContinue reading “Grace Clinton: Confidence & experience gained at Spurs bodes well for United”
Azzurri storm to State Cup success
Perth SC 4-1 Perth RedStar Report by Ben Gilby with photos from Rob Lizzi (8/9/24) Above: Ella Lincoln celebrates in style after putting Perth SC 2-1 ahead yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC came from behind with a powerful second-half performance which enabled them to defeat Perth RedStar and win theirContinue reading “Azzurri storm to State Cup success”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – August 2024
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”
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”
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