Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action along with photography from Rob Lizzi (7/7/24). Above: Daisy McAllister cracks in a shot for Perth SC against Murdoch University Melville on Saturday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Balcatta Etna 0-2 Perth RedStar Perth RedStar returned to the top of the ladder with this hugely important win over potential title rivals BalcattaContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 13 Review”
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Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – June 2024
by Ben Gilby (3/7/24) Above: Tanika Lala, who was part of Perth Glory’s A-League Women squad last season. Photo: Perth Glory. 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 competition’s most consistent players each month. ForContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – June 2024”
Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain
2/7/24 Above: The Matildas gather after the announcement of the squad for the Olympic Games. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia will take on reigning Olympic gold medallists, Canada, in the south of Spain in a final international fixture before commencing their Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign. Australia and Canada will face off on SaturdayContinue reading “Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 12 Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full review of this weekend’s action along with photography from Rob Lizzi and Denyse McCulloch (1/7/24). Above: Subiaco (white) and Balcatta Etna contest possession at Rosalie Park yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch (Denyse RM Photography on Facebook). Game of the week Fremantle City 3-2 Perth RedStar by Ava-Marianne Elliott Fremantle City extended their unbeatenContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 12 Review”
Azzurri see off NTC with dominant second half show
Hyundai NTC 0-4 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (29/6/24) Above: Ella Lincoln (fourth from left), Perth SC’s hat-trick hero at Hyundai NTC celebrates her opening goal. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC produced a strong offensive display to overcome Hyundai NTC at the Sam Kerr Football CentreContinue reading “Azzurri see off NTC with dominant second half show”
Young Matildas announce warm-up series ahead of U20 World Cup
26/6/24 Above: The Young Matildas will come together for a two-match series in New Zealand next month ahead of the U20 World Cup. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Young Matildas will travel to Wellington in July to take on New Zealand U-20s in a two-match international friendly series ahead of the U20Continue reading “Young Matildas announce warm-up series ahead of U20 World Cup”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 11 Review
Ben Gilby provides a full review of this weekend’s action along with photography from Rob Lizzi (24/6/24). Above: Jess Flannery (third left) celebrates her goal for Perth SC against UWA-Nedlands yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Game of the week Click here to read Ben Gilby‘s detailed report of Fremantle City v Subiaco which was published onContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 11 Review”
Free scoring Freo sink Subi
Fremantle City 8-0 Subiaco by Ben Gilby (23/6/24) Above: Abbey Green, seen here in action earlier in the season, was one of four Fremantle City players who hit a brace this afternoon. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Cat Bryant Fremantle City emphasised both their return to form and top-four credentials with a devastating display ofContinue reading “Free scoring Freo sink Subi”
Chelsea’s domestic dominance under Emma Hayes – the how & why analysed
by Emmanuel Faith (20/6/24) Above: Millie Bright (left), Emma Hayes (centre), and Sam Kerr (right) with the WSL trophy at Old Trafford on the final day of the 2023/24 season. Photo: Barclays WSL. About a month ago, Emma Hayes and her Chelsea team celebrated their fifth successive WSL title, but as the season entered itsContinue reading “Chelsea’s domestic dominance under Emma Hayes – the how & why analysed”
Sarah Carroll: How being happy leads to playing your best football
For this week’s WA On Wednesday NPLW WA player interview feature, Perth RedStar‘s Sarah Carroll speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey which included being involved in some of Perth Glory’s biggest matches, and why being happy at RedStar is leading to her playing at such a consistently outstanding level. Above: Sarah Carroll liftsContinue reading “Sarah Carroll: How being happy leads to playing your best football”
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