Perth SC 0-1 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby and Rob Lizzi at Dorrien Gardens (4/8/24) Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) looks to break through for Perth SC this afternoon against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. A supremely well-disciplined defensive display from Balcatta Etna ensured that they ran out winners against a Perth SCContinue reading “Balcatta backs to the wall display earns the points”
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Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024
by Ben Gilby (1/8/24) Above: Olivia Wood, who has had a superb month for Perth RedStar. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. 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 – July 2024”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 16 Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full review of this weekend’s action, including photography from Rob Lizzi and Cat Bryant (28/7/24). Above: Ella Lincoln (azure shirt) holds off Perth RedStar’s Mischa Anderson today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Game of the week Perth RedStar 2-1 Perth SC by Ben Gilby Perth RedStar earned aContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 16 Review”
Katie McCabe: Passion, pride and vision of an Irish legend
by Boh Blythin (26/7/24) Above: Arsenal and Republic of Ireland star Katie McCabe during her team’s end of season game in Melbourne. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Katie McCabe is a crucial part of both the Arsenal and Republic of Ireland teams. Her ability to play as both a left-back and a winger has enhancedContinue reading “Katie McCabe: Passion, pride and vision of an Irish legend”
Perth Glory reveal new head coach
26/7/24 Above: Stephen Peters with Bethany Gordon after winning the NPLW NSW in 2022. Photo: NPL NSW. Perth Glory have today confirmed the appointment of Stephen Peters as the club’s new A-League Women’s Head Coach. Currently in charge of Macarthur Rams Women’s FC in the New South Wales National Premier League, Peters has signed aContinue reading “Perth Glory reveal new head coach”
Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas
Germany 3-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (25/7/24) Above: Steph Catley looks to escape during tonight’s game in Marseille. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/Guardian. A hugely impressive Germany side, inspired by the outstanding Jule Brand put Australia to the sword in the opening Group B clash at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome tonight. It was a hard lesson for TheContinue reading “Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas”
Fran Kirby & Dario Vidosic: The first steps in making Brighton & Hove Albion a top-half team
by Isla Smith (25/7/24) Above: Fran Kirby unveiled as a Brighton and Hove Albion player. Photo: James Boardman/BHAFC. Fran Kirby’s arrival at Brighton and Hove Albion is a major capture for the Sussex side and a statement of intent for a club who have also brought in Dario Vidosic, a hugely talented new head coach,Continue reading “Fran Kirby & Dario Vidosic: The first steps in making Brighton & Hove Albion a top-half team”
Klaudia Houlis: Working hard to live the dream
In this week’s ‘WA On Wednesday’, Hyundai NTC’s Klaudia Houlis speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey to date, and what it’s like to be part of the NTC set-up in Western Australia (24/7/24). Above: Klaudia Houlis breaks through for Hyundai NTC at UWA-Nedlands on the opening day of this season. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Klaudia Houlis: Working hard to live the dream”
Olympics Preview: Japan
by Christopher Heath and Holly Wright (23/7/24) Above: Japan celebrate their qualification for the Olympics. Photo: Women’s Olympic Games 2024. Japan will be out to complete the set of women’s football titles in Paris at the sixth time of asking. Along with Spain, they are the only footballing nation to have won all three peaksContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Japan”
Olympics Preview: Nigeria
by Emmanuel Faith (22/7/24) Above: The Nigerian national side. Photo: Super Falcons on X. The Super Falcons are back at the Olympics after being absent for 16 years. This has been an arduous wait. They had to come through a difficult qualifying round, which saw them knock out other African power-houses like Cameroon, and SouthContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Nigeria”
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