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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”

NPLW WA 2024 Round 10 Review

Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full review from this weekend’s action along with photography from One Touch Sport Photography (17/6/24). Above: Reina Kagami (red shirt) looks to break through for Perth RedStar at UWA-Nedlands yesterday. Photo: One Touch Sport Photography. Game of the week Click here to read Ben Gilby’s detailed report ofContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 10 Review”

Balcatta boost title hopes with win over Azzurri

Balcatta Etna 2-1 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby with photo gallery from Rob Lizzi (16/6/24) Above: Liana Cook (facing left) celebrates her winning goal for Balcatta Etna earlier today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Balcatta Etna gained a hugely important victory in their bid to push for the NPLW WA title asContinue reading “Balcatta boost title hopes with win over Azzurri”

Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective

Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”

Wilkinson departure: The striker & Dario Vidosic reflect

13/6/24 Above: Hannah Wilkinson (right) battles for Melbourne City against Sydney FC during the 2023/24 A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Sydney FC. After three seasons, Melbourne City’s all-time leading A-League Women scorer, Hannah Wilkinson, will depart the Club following the conclusion of her contract. Joining City ahead of the 2021/22 campaign, the New Zealand internationalContinue reading “Wilkinson departure: The striker & Dario Vidosic reflect”