8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”
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The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal
by Ben Gilby (7/10/25) Above: Olivia Smith fires home her sensational debut goal for Arsenal against London City Lionesses on 6th September. Photo: New York Times. Arsenal’s big-money signing Olivia Smith has had an eye-catching opening to the season at the North London side. I have been present at the Canadian’s games over her firstContinue reading “The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal”
Impetus NPLW WA 2025 Team of the season
21/9/25 Above: NPLW WA top scorer for 2025, Renee Leota of Perth RedStar. Photo: Rob Lizzi. We assembled a panel of five people – Tommy Doleman, Kelechi Osunwa, Ben Gilby, Ella McShane, and Max Parris, who have been covering the NPLW WA this year – to come together and nominate players for the Impetus NPLWContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA 2025 Team of the season”
Four-midable Meakins blasts Balcatta to glory
Perth RedStar 1-5 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby (13/9/25) Above: Balcatta Etna in the huddle. Photo: Rob Lizzi. A stunning second-half performance that saw Balcatta Etna hit four goals in an 18-minute spell delivered Pete Rakic’s side their first Top Four Cup since 2018, and their fourth overall. The game, played in wet conditions atContinue reading “Four-midable Meakins blasts Balcatta to glory”
Balcatta battle to earn Top Four Cup Final spot
Perth SC 1-2 Balcatta Etna by Ben Gilby (9/9/25) Above: Alyssa van Heurck, who put Balcatta Etna ahead tonight. Photo: Football West. A hugely impressive tactical and disciplined team display, allied with some excellent individual performances, ensured that Balcatta Etna qualified for their first Top Four Cup Final since 2018 at Dorrien Gardens tonight. BalcattaContinue reading “Balcatta battle to earn Top Four Cup Final spot”
NPLW WA 2025 Top Four Cup Wrap
by Ella McShane (7/9/25) Above: Caitlin Doeglas (in possession), who scored Perth RedStar’s equaliser and their first penalty in their shoot-out win over Perth SC today. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. It was a dramatic weekend of action, which emphasised just how little the top four sides in the 2025 NPLW WA have between them. BothContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Top Four Cup Wrap”
Fremantle City seal State Cup success
Fremantle City 3-0 Balcatta Etna by Ella McShane at the Sam Kerr Football Centre for Impetus (30/8/25) Above: Fremantle City lift the Western Australian State Cup earlier today. Photo: Ella McShane for Impetus. Fremantle City claimed their first Western Australian State Cup today with victory over Balcatta Etna at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. GoalsContinue reading “Fremantle City seal State Cup success”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – August 2025
Above: Matilda Böhm (azure shirt) puts in a tackle against Balcatta Etna during the month. Photo: Rob Lizzi. 28/8/25 We’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent players each month. For August, Ben Gilby, Kelechi Osunwa, and Tommy Doleman produced a shortlist ofContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – August 2025”
Melbourne City & Victory join NPLW in 2026 as Football Victoria reshapes pathway
by Georgie Lewis (22/8/25) From 2026, Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will field teams in Victoria’s NPL Women’s (Senior U23) and U20 competitions, while Football Victoria refocuses its Academy to U15 and exits senior state leagues. Football Victoria (FV) has confirmed a major restructure of the female talent pathway in the state, with A-League WomenContinue reading “Melbourne City & Victory join NPLW in 2026 as Football Victoria reshapes pathway”
Heyman and Jagarinec: Women’s Football needs Canberra United
by Alice de Koster-Kitto (19/8/25). Above: Canberra United’s Matildas star Michelle Heyman speaking to the media yesterday. Image: Canberra United Australian footballing giant Michelle Heyman has re-signed with Canberra United, along with head coach Antoni Jagarinec, ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season. The re-signing marks Jagarinec’s second season in green, while Heyman will lead theContinue reading “Heyman and Jagarinec: Women’s Football needs Canberra United”
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