By Kieran Yap 3/6/26 Above: Leyla Hussein. Photo: Passion Creations It was a highly competitive weekend of football in the Victorian NPLW. Bulleen Lions and Avondale FC played out an instant classic, Melbourne Victory won against Heidelberg and Essendon jumped into first place. Friday night saw Box Hill United host Bentleigh Greens with the visitorsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R15: Essendon climb to first, Bulleen rescue a point & Hussein stars for Victory”
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NPLW VIC R14: A Royal statement
By Kieran Yap 27/6/26 Above: Maggie Jenkins. Photo: Essendon Royals. A top of the table clash did not go as expected, Preston Lions are quietly in-form, Keilor get an important win and Bulleen go clear in first. Round 14 of Victoria’s NPLW kicked off on Friday night when Preston Lions defeated Heidelberg United 2-0. TheContinue reading “NPLW VIC R14: A Royal statement”
NPLW Vic R13: Spring Hill’s surprise win and new signings make impacts around the league
By Kieran Yap 20/5/26 Above: Spring Hills FC celebrate Chelsea De Silva’s late winner Top place on the table continues to see-saw, new signings make an impact and Spring Hills FC find a hero when it matters. Round 13 kicked off on Friday night with Bentleigh Greens and Heidelberg United. The reigning premiers ended theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: Spring Hill’s surprise win and new signings make impacts around the league”
Who will win the A-League Women Grand Final and why?
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?”
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”
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