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City Roar with delight after winning eight goal classic

Melbourne City 5-3 Brisbane Roar by Ben Carey (28/12/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Ayesha Norrie (black shirt) protects the ball from Melbourne City’s Bryleeh Henry. Photo: Brisbane Roar. A hat-trick and an assist from Emina Ekic helped to steer Melbourne City to a dramatic win over Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park today as Round 10 ofContinue reading “City Roar with delight after winning eight goal classic”

Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Preview

Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on Sydney FC‘s media conference with defender Kirsty Fenton, whilst Ryan Miller-Woods heard the thoughts of Wellington Phoenix‘s new signing Tiana Jaber and head coach Paul Temple ahead of the A-League Women encounter between the two sides tomorrow (28/12/23). Sydney FC defender Kirsty Fenton outlined the huge importance of the nextContinue reading “Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Preview”

The 12 captains of the Championship – Part One

Emily Evans profiles the leaders of each of the Championship clubs (27/12/23). Christie Harrison-Murray Birmingham City The Scottish international is an attacking midfielder, who joined Birmingham City in 2020, becoming captain at the start of this season. She currently has made over 70 appearances for the Blues. Harrison-Murray’s previous clubs include the likes of Arsenal,Continue reading “The 12 captains of the Championship – Part One”

Vidosic: “There’s still a lot further we can go”

by Ben Gilby (27/12/23) Above: Melbourne City boss Dario Vidosic addressing the media today. Image: Melbourne City. Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic believes he has a potential Championship winning squad assembled ahead of tomorrow’s game with Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park, but knows his team still has to make improvements in order to reachContinue reading “Vidosic: “There’s still a lot further we can go””

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season (24/12/23).Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas

by Claudia Loy (22/12/23). Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Steph Catley with the Conti Cup last season. They are now joined at Arsenal by their international teammate, the young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Arsenal Women. Until their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, Arsenal’s WSL season had been heading in an upward trajectory. In thisContinue reading “In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas”

Brisbane wrestle a point from trip to Sydney

Sydney FC 1-1 Brisbane Roar by Ben Carey (22/12/23). Above: Fiona Worts (sky blue shirt) and Tameka Yallop tussle for control of the ball today. Photo: Sydney FC. A sunkissed Leichhardt Oval with a good crowd inside was the stage of Sydney FC’s second showdown of the season against Brisbane Roar today. Brisbane claimed theContinue reading “Brisbane wrestle a point from trip to Sydney”

Logarzo masterclass seals Glory for Western United

Western United 1-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (22/12/23) Above: Chloe Logarzo (centre) celebrates her birthday goal by blowing a kiss. Photo: Liberty A-League. Western United put in a hugely impressive performance in both defence and attack to record an excellent victory over A-League Women leaders Perth Glory at City Vista Recreation Reserve thanks toContinue reading “Logarzo masterclass seals Glory for Western United”

The use of signs in football fan culture: Right or wrong?

by Ava-Marianne Elliott and Hannah Chadwick (20/12/23). Above: Fans holding signs showing support for the Canadian squad during their fight for equal pay. Photo: Her Football Hub. As 2023 draws to a close, there’s a lot to review looking back at the monumental achievements and events for women’s football across the globe. From the record-breakingContinue reading “The use of signs in football fan culture: Right or wrong?”

Unveiling Ruby Grant: An emerging star’s footballing journey

by Steph Arnull (20/12/23). Above: Ruby Grant (right) battling away for England U23s against Italy. Photo: Lionesses. In the dynamic realm of women’s football, a captivating narrative unfolds – a story not just of individual triumph but emblematic of the seismic shift in the sport’s overall landscape. As women’s football is claiming its well-deserved spotlightContinue reading “Unveiling Ruby Grant: An emerging star’s footballing journey”