By Isabelle Campbell 1/9/25 Above: Taylor Ray for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Taylor Ray, one of the A-League Women’s most accomplished and resilient players, has officially signed with Melbourne Victory following three back-to-back championships across two different clubs. Though only 24, Ray brings with her an impressive record of success. In her eight seasons inContinue reading “What Taylor Ray brings to Victory”
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NPL Women’s NSW – Round 25 Recap
By Georgina Lewis 29/8/25 Photo: By Georgina Lewis. Round 25 delivered drama, late twists, and individual brilliance across every fixture, with fans treated to one of the most entertaining weekends of football this season. Here’s how the action unfolded. Match of the Round – Mt Druitt Town Rangers 2–3 Sydney Olympic | Popondetta Park SydneyContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW – Round 25 Recap”
Nike release Sam Kerr player edition boot
By Kieran Yap 28/8/25 Above: The Player Edition Nike boot designed with Sam Kerr. Sam Kerr has joined some of the world’s greatest athletes in having her own Nike shoe. The football boot, a player edition of the Mercurial Superfly 10. The boot design is a tribute to Sam’s journey as a professional footballer, showcasingContinue reading “Nike release Sam Kerr player edition boot”
NPLW VIC R21: Poppy pulls the strings as FV Academy score three
By Kieran Yap 25/8/25 Above: FV Academy celebrate their second goal against Boroondara-Carey Eagles FV Academy won their fourth game of the season with a 3-1 result against Boroondars-Carey Eagles. A virtuoso performance from Poppy O’Keefe, first half brace to Jasmine Millar and Emily Rutkowski’s late goal decided the game. In front of Matildas seniorContinue reading “NPLW VIC R21: Poppy pulls the strings as FV Academy score three”
NPL Women’s NSW – Round 24 Wrap
By Georgina Lewis 24/8/25 Above: Lacey Wynne in action for NWS Spirit FC Round 24 delivered statement wins, late drama, and a finals picture that got a little sharper—and a little messier. Here’s how it all unfolded. Match of the Round — Manly United 2–0 Illawarra Stingrays (Cromer Park) This was a must-win for ManlyContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW – Round 24 Wrap”
Danielle Turner: The relentless leader and a great addition
by Emmanuel Faith (22/8/25) Above: Turner with her Goal of the Month Trophy for Aston Villa. Photo: Aston Villa Impetus profiles the new Melbourne City signing who comes with experience and an impressive highlight reel. In women’s football, consistency is gold. Few players embody that standard better than Danielle Turner, a seasoned English fullback whoseContinue reading “Danielle Turner: The relentless leader and a great addition”
Australia U23’s give us reason to be excited about the future and to celebrate right now
Australia U23 1-0 Myanmar By Kieran Yap 21/8/25 Above: Holly Furphy after scoring for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Australia’s U23 side has won the ASEAN Championships for the first time since 2008 after beating Myanmar 1-0 in Halphong. Holly Furphy’s second-half goal was enough to secure Australia the trophy and seal the votes for theContinue reading “Australia U23’s give us reason to be excited about the future and to celebrate right now”
NPLW Vic R20: A game of two halves sends title to Heidelberg.
By Kieran Yap 20/8/25 Above: Heidelberg United celebrate their top place finish 90 minutes, six goals, points shared and in the end the title went to Heidelberg United in a round where they did not have to play. Bulleen and South Melbourne’s encounter in Round 20 was a must win for both sides and neitherContinue reading “NPLW Vic R20: A game of two halves sends title to Heidelberg.”
McKenna rockets Australia into ASEAN Final
Vietnam 1-2 Australia U23’s By Kieran Yap 17/8/25 Above: Australia U23’s at half time Photo: Football Australia’s Under 23 side has made the final of the ASEAN Championship after winning the semi final in front of a packed stadium against Vietnam. Leticia McKenna delivered a virtuoso performance with a goal and an assist in aContinue reading “McKenna rockets Australia into ASEAN Final”
Australia qualifies for ASEAN semi-final with dominant win
Australia U23’s 9-0 Timor Leste By Kieran Yap 14/8/25 Above: Australia’s starting lineup. Photo: Football Australia Australia’s U23 side has qualified for the semi finals of the ASEAN Championships with a 9-0 thrashing of Timor Leste in the final group game. Braces to Holly Furphy, Alana Jancevski (and possibly Aideen Keane OR Emilia Makris) wereContinue reading “Australia qualifies for ASEAN semi-final with dominant win”
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