by Maddison Hagger (2/2/26) Above: Pia Vlok (yellow and black kit) in action for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix’s teen sensation Pia Vlok played a stunning game against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday, becoming the second youngest player to score a hat-trick in the A-League. The Nix dismantled the Jets inContinue reading “Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)”
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Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026
2/2/26 Above: Annalise Rasmussen (left) has had a superb January for the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues 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 January Here are our choices in eachContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026”
Canberra return to winning ways as Victory’s Finals hopes wane
Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (1/2/26) Above: Canberra United’s Tegan Bertolissio (28) celebrates her goal that sealed her team’s 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory today. Photo: A-Leagues. Canberra United have ended their run of three games without a win by defeating Melbourne Victory 3-1 at McKellar Park today. Victory had gone downContinue reading “Canberra return to winning ways as Victory’s Finals hopes wane”
Vlok star shines bright as Phoenix continue their rise
Newcastle Jets 1-5 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Gilby (1/2/26) Above: Brooke Nunn (23) hugs Wellington Phoenix’s hat-trick hero Pia Vlok during their superb win at Newcastle Jets today. Photo: A-Leagues. Wellington Phoenix’s young starlet Pia Vlok hit a hat-trick as the in-form New Zealanders moved to within two points of the A-League Women summit afterContinue reading “Vlok star shines bright as Phoenix continue their rise”
Perth ceremony marks one month until Women’s Asian Cup kicks-off
Report by Ella McShane, exclusive photography from Cat Bryant (31/1/26) Above: Left to right: Roxanne Kerr, Rita Saffioti (Deputy Premier of Western Australia), Sarah Walsh, and Roger Kerr with the Women’s Asian Cup trophy. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup kicks off in Perth in just under a month, the momentousContinue reading “Perth ceremony marks one month until Women’s Asian Cup kicks-off”
Big Blue ends goalless
Melbourne Victory 0-0 Sydney FC by Ella McShane (25/1/26) Above: Skye Halmarick gets a shot away for Sydney FC today. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory’s hopes of cementing a place in the top six took a hit as the pair played out their first ever goalless draw today at The Home ofContinue reading “Big Blue ends goalless”
Nunn’s scoring habit pushes Phoenix into second
Wellington Phoenix 3-1 Adelaide United by Ben Gilby (25/1/26) Above: Lucía León gets a shot in ahead of Adelaide United’s Ella Tonkin (white shirt) today. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Two goals from Brooke Nunn and one from Mikala Woods ensured that Wellington Phoenix defeated fellow in-form side Adelaide United to hit second spot on theContinue reading “Nunn’s scoring habit pushes Phoenix into second”
Teen subs seal Phoenix success in Canberra
Canberra United 0-2 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Gilby (17/1/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Pia Vlok’s (24) stunning goal at Canberra United. Photo: A-Leagues. Late goals from substitutes Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok ensured that Wellington Phoenix continued their impressive recent run that has seen them collect 10 points from their last five games with thisContinue reading “Teen subs seal Phoenix success in Canberra”
Adelaide unbeaten run stretches to four as Victory defeated by Zois’ Olimpico
Adelaide United 2-1 Melbourne Victory by Ben Gilby (17/1/26) Above: Adelaide United celebrate during their win over Melbourne Victory today. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United’s superb run of form has continued with Paige Zois scoring an Olimpico that ultimately ensured the win over her previous club Melbourne Victory in today’s Pride Cup encounter at Coopers Stadium.Continue reading “Adelaide unbeaten run stretches to four as Victory defeated by Zois’ Olimpico”
City gain impressive win in Wellington despite Woods’ debut strike
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 Melbourne City by Emma Burke (10/1/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix’s Grace Jale (7) wins a header under heavy pressure with teammate Mackenzie Barry and Melbourne City’s Aideen Keane (black shirt) also competing. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus A goal on debut for American Makala Woods, who recently joined Wellington Phoenix as an injuryContinue reading “City gain impressive win in Wellington despite Woods’ debut strike”
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