By Kieran Yap and Ryan Imray 14/5/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate their semi final win. Photo: Wellington Phoenix Impetus writers discuss the cases for Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix to lift the championship trophy in the A-League Women Grand Final Why Melbourne City will win Melbourne City will win the A-League Women Grand Final becauseContinue reading “Who will win the A-League Women Grand Final and why?”
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NPLW Vic R12: Maja wins the Markovski derby and its always Summer in Alamein
By Kieran Yap 13/5/26 Above: Summer Laskey and Emma Runnalls celebrate a goal for Alamein. Photo: Passion Creations The 2026 season is almost halfway over, and remains just as unpredictable as when it kicked off. South Melbourne secured a win over City and boosted their goal difference. Alamein FC ended Victory’s winning streak and BulleenContinue reading “NPLW Vic R12: Maja wins the Markovski derby and its always Summer in Alamein”
“We’ve got nothing to lose” Rachel Lowe ahead of City semi-final
By Isabelle Campbell 9/5/26 Above: Rachel Lowe. Photo: Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory heads into today’s second-leg semi-final against Melbourne City needing to overturn a 1-0 aggregate deficit, with midfielder Rachel Lowe outlining a focus on a more direct and purposeful approach for the return fixture. Lowe, who was recognised with the club’s 2026 Victory MedalContinue reading ““We’ve got nothing to lose” Rachel Lowe ahead of City semi-final”
NPLW Vic R11: Techera time, Bulleen climb and Heidelberg score nine
By Kieran Yap 6/5/26 Above: Sienna Techera for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations We are nearing the halfway point of the season and only goal difference separate the top four teams, with four points between first and eighth. Round 11 saw Bulleen back in first, Box Hill and Boroondara suffer a rare stumble and HeidelbergContinue reading “NPLW Vic R11: Techera time, Bulleen climb and Heidelberg score nine”
NPLW Vic R10: McGoarty scores three for Royals, while Box Hill stays in first
By Kieran Yap 29/4/26 Above: Kelli McGroarty of Essendon Royals Essendon beat Bentleigh, Victory score a convincing win, and Box Hill vs Bulleen provides a classic in Round 10 of Victoria’s NPLW. Bulleen Lions needed a win, but there a few harder places to look for one this season than away to Box Hill United.Continue reading “NPLW Vic R10: McGoarty scores three for Royals, while Box Hill stays in first”
Brisbane Roar into semi-finals after Stephenson heroics
Brisbane Roar 3–0 Adelaide United By Callum Logie 25/4/26 Above: Kijah Stephenson battling for possession with Matilda McNamara Photo: Brisbane Roar A sold-out Spencer Park hosted a tense Elimination Final where Brisbane Roar were able to glide past Adelaide United. A Kijah Stephenson brace and an Aimee Medwin goal were more than enough to make the difference asContinue reading “Brisbane Roar into semi-finals after Stephenson heroics”
NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again
By Kieran Yap 23/4/26 Above: Mia Bailey of Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne halt Bulleen’s winning streak, Box Hill climb into first and Heidelberg return to winning ways in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The action began in Caroline Springs as Spring Hills FC hosted the perennially strong Boroondara Eagles. The home sideContinue reading “NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again”
NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first
By Kieran Yap 15/4/26 Above: Claudia Mihocic. Bulleen Lions. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne stage a resurgence in the standings, Bulleen’s winning streak continues and Box Hill Bounce back in Round 8 of the Victorian NPLW. Friday night saw three games take place across Melbourne. Avondale FC travelled to face Preston Lions in an importantContinue reading “NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first”
McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi
Australia 5-0 Malawi By Kieran Yap 11/4/26 Above: Leticia McKenna commemorates a first cap for The Matildas. Photo: Football Australia Australia has defeated Malawi 5-0 in the opening game of The FIFA Series. Emily Van egmond, Sam Kerr scored in the first half, while Alex Chidiac and Holly McNamara added more after the break. LeticiaContinue reading “McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi”
Halmarick hatrick sets up another Young Matildas win
Australia U20 5-0 India U20 By Kieran Yap 5/4/26 Above: The Young Matildas celebrating a goal. Photo: Football Australia For the second successive match in the U20 Asian Cup, Australia has recorded a 5-0 win. A hatrick to Skye Halmarick and goals to Danella Butrus and Daisy Brown continued the Young Matildas perfect record inContinue reading “Halmarick hatrick sets up another Young Matildas win”
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