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Western United announce Maher as Mariners add another two

4/8/23 Above: Grace Maher in action for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United. Western United have today announced the major signing of Grace Maher from Canberra United – one of the competition’s most stylish players and best passers. The 24-year-old will add to Western United’s list of talented young centre-backs, adding supreme ball-playing ability into theirContinue reading “Western United announce Maher as Mariners add another two”

Mariners add Badawiya to squad ahead of return to A-League Women

4/8/23 Above: Rola Badawiya, pictured here in her time with Sydney University in the NPLW NSW. Photo: NPLW NSW. Central Coast Mariners yesterday announced the signing of American striker Rola Badawiya for their return to the A-League Women. The forward joins the club from Sydney FC, having won the Premiership and Championship double last seasonContinue reading “Mariners add Badawiya to squad ahead of return to A-League Women”

Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth

In this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth SC‘s Liana Cook, who has been at the club since their first season, speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and the development of both the club and wider NPLW WA (2/8/23). Above: Liana Cook (left) – a key part of Perth SC’s continued development. Photo:Continue reading “Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth”

Mariners announce Galic whilst Nix retain Taylor

1/8/23 Above: Bianca Galic, unveiled today as a Central Coast Mariners player as the club prepare for their return to the A-League Women. Central Coast Mariners today announced the signing of midfielder Bianca Galic ahead of their return to A-League Women football. Galic joins the club having played two seasons of A-League Women’s football inContinue reading “Mariners announce Galic whilst Nix retain Taylor”

Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started

It was an incredible night for The Matildas who defeated Olympic champions Canada 4-0 to top Group B. After the match, Caitlin Foord and Clare Hunt spoke to the media in the mixed zone at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Ben Gilby reports (1/8/23). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking after yesterday’s win for Australia over Canada. Image: CommBankContinue reading “Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started”

NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi‘s photo gallery from Perth RedStar against Perth SC (31/7/23). Above: Sarah Carroll’s stunning free-kick flies into the net despite the best attempts of Perth SC goalkeeper RebeccaContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap”

Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it

Less than 24 hours before Australia’s do-or-die World Cup clash with Canada, Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of winger Hayley Raso as she spoke to the media today (30/7/23) Above: The Matildas star Hayley Raso speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s huge game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s Hayley Raso is convinced thatContinue reading “Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it”

Newcastle Jets & Wellington Phoenix announce new signings

Three months out from the new A-League Women season, Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix have announced new arrivals (30/7/23). Above: Claudia Cicco in Wellington Phoenix colours last season, has joined Newcastle Jets. Photo: Friends of Football. Newcastle Jets have announced the signing of Young Matildas defender Claudia Cicco for the 2023/24 season. Cicco joins theContinue reading “Newcastle Jets & Wellington Phoenix announce new signings”

Fūka Nagano: The understated jewel in the Japanese crown

by David P. Astill (29/7/23) Above: Japan’s Fūka Nagano. Photo: Planet Radio. Some teams at the World Cup have been stuttering through wins; others have had their exits already confirmed. However, a select few have been flying and putting on a display worthy of champions, and one who have really established their title credentials andContinue reading “Fūka Nagano: The understated jewel in the Japanese crown”

Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath

After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”