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WA State team take the Glory with win over Perth

Western Australia 2-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby 19/10/25 Above: Caitlin Doeglas, who scored one and created several other great opportunities for Western Australia today – seen in this image in action for Perth RedStar this season. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. A Western Australia team drawn from the NPLW WA claimed a superb victory overContinue reading “WA State team take the Glory with win over Perth”

When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross

by Ben Gilby and Genevieve Henry (16/10/25) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action as a second-half substitute against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal’s start to the season has seen four points dropped to top four rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as being frustrated at home by Aston Villa,Continue reading “When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross”

Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch

by Ben Gilby (15/10/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media at today’s season launch event. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters has underlined how continuity and a specific focus on beating the side’s difficulties on the road can be the springboard to ending the club’s long absenceContinue reading “Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch”

Lyon make Arsenal pay

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”

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”