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McNamara & Davidson on fire as City see off Perth

Melbourne City 3-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (28/12/25) Above: Holly McNamara celebrates with Melissa Barbieri today. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. A hat-trick from Holly McNamara on her 50th appearance, with all of her goals supplied by perfect passes from Leah Davidson, earned Melbourne City the win over a hard-working Perth Glory side atContinue reading “McNamara & Davidson on fire as City see off Perth”

Ella Tonkin: Adelaide United are “one game away from breaking things open”

by Ben Gilby (24/12/25) Above: Adelaide United’s Ella Tonkin talking to the media today. Image: Adelaide United. Ella Tonkin believes that success for Adelaide United in Saturday’s battle of the bottom two against Western Sydney Wanderers at Coopers Stadium will be the springboard for a successful 2026. “It’s a hugely important game this Saturday…we historicallyContinue reading “Ella Tonkin: Adelaide United are “one game away from breaking things open””

Peters: “I’m really proud of the players” as Perth Glory look ahead to City challenge

by Ben Gilby (23/12/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters is well aware of the challenge his side face in Sunday’s game at Melbourne City, but given that his players have gained two straight victories against teams who have dominatedContinue reading “Peters: “I’m really proud of the players” as Perth Glory look ahead to City challenge”

Badawiya on call to seal the Glory for Perth

Perth Glory 1-0 Adelaide United by Ben Gilby (21/12/25) Above: Want a goal? Call me! Rola Badawiya celebrates after hitting her third of the season for Perth Glory today. Image: Paramount+ Perth Glory earned their second straight victory with a clean sheet after condemning an Adelaide United side who dominated possession and territory to aContinue reading “Badawiya on call to seal the Glory for Perth”

Late leveller earns Canberra a point against Mariners

Canberra United 1-1 Central Coast Mariners by Callum Logie (20/12/25) Above: Michelle Heyman leading the way for Canberra United against Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Canberra United. A Sasha Grove equaliser in the final minute of regulation time ensured Canberra United would share the points with Central Coast Mariners in a match that endured severalContinue reading “Late leveller earns Canberra a point against Mariners”

Mariners earn first away win as Wanderers slip to bottom

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2 Central Coast Mariners by Isabelle Campbell (14/12/25) Above: Central Coast Mariners celebrate at Wanderers Football Park today. Photo: A-Leagues. In the last game of round seven, the Central Coast Mariners recorded their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park, securingContinue reading “Mariners earn first away win as Wanderers slip to bottom”

Leaders Canberra condemn City to first defeat

Canberra United 2-1 Melbourne City by Ben Gilby (13/12/25) Above: Michelle Heyman (facing camera, centre) celebrates her goal that put Canberra United 2-0 up at a wet McKellar Park today. Photo: A-Leagues. Canberra United extended their winning run to four games, with a second successive victory against a potential title challenger at home in theContinue reading “Leaders Canberra condemn City to first defeat”

Action packed Sydney derby sees spoils shared

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-0 Sydney FC by Callum Logie (7/12/25) Above: Western Sydney Wanderers’ Amy Chessari (hoops) battles for possession with Mackenzie Hawkesby today at Marconi Stadium. Photo: Sydney FC. Marconi Stadium hosted the Sydney derby which saw a lot of action on the field, but neither team was able to get the deciding goalContinue reading “Action packed Sydney derby sees spoils shared”

Impetus A-League Women Awards: November 2025

3/12/25 Above: Michelle Heyman (white shirt) in action for Canberra United at Wellington Phoenix this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of the Month for November. HereContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: November 2025”