Canberra United 0-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby and Sydney FC after their vital win Photo: Sydney FC Sydney FC have dealt Canberra United’s season a damaging blow with a 1-0 win away at Mckellar Park. Mckenzie Hawkesby scored the only goal in a game that was not short of chances, andContinue reading “Hawkesby strike wins it for Sydney FC”
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Sienna Saveska: delivering for club and country
By Kieran Yap 20/3/25 Above: Sienna Saveska (left) after completing a hatrick. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers There are few players that can hit a ball like Sienna Saveska. The Western Sydney Wanderers and Young Matildas forward has spent this season assembling an impressive highlight reel and is regularly impacting games for club and country. 2024/25Continue reading “Sienna Saveska: delivering for club and country”
NPLW Vic Wrap Round 1: Bulleen and Bergers both start with wins
By Kieran Yap 19/3/25 Above: Danella Butrus (left) after her opening goal for Bulleen Bulleen Lions hosted Box Hill United for Round One of the Victorian NPLW, and the defending premiers look like they are set for another promising and exciting season after a 2-1 win. Bulleen under coach Caitlin Friend are hunting for aContinue reading “NPLW Vic Wrap Round 1: Bulleen and Bergers both start with wins”
Holly Furphy: taking shots and grabbing her chances
By Kieran Yap 18/3/25 Above: Holly Furphy. Photo Gold Leaf Creative. Melbourne Victory forward Holly Furphy talks to Impetus about her career and season so far. The defender did not do much wrong. She stayed goal side of her opponent, pushed her wide and closed the shooting angle to only one possibility, but that wasContinue reading “Holly Furphy: taking shots and grabbing her chances”
Jets end Roar’s premiership hopes with late win
Brisbane Roar 2-3 Newcastle Jets By Isabelle Campbell 16/3/25 Above: The Newcastle Jets score a late winner. Photo: A-League Women Newcastle Jets secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brisbane Roar at Perry Park, with Lauren Allan scoring the decisive goal in the final minute of extra time. Despite creating multiple chances, Brisbane were unable toContinue reading “Jets end Roar’s premiership hopes with late win”
‘We wanted to transform how people saw what was possible’: Australia’s Game Changers reflect on how they redefined what it means to be a woman in sport.
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 16/3/25 Above: Ann Odong speaking at Game Changers. Photo: Anna Kucera/ Cassandra Hannagan. Sydney Opera House. This past weekend I, along with 200 women’s football fans, attended ‘Game Changers’ as part of the Sydney Opera House’s ‘All About Women’ festival. Designed to celebrate the growth in women’s sports over the recent years,Continue reading “‘We wanted to transform how people saw what was possible’: Australia’s Game Changers reflect on how they redefined what it means to be a woman in sport.”
Ibini wins it late for Sydney FC
Sydney FC 2-1 Wellington Phoenix By Emma Burke 15/3/25 Above: Sydney FC players celebrating the late winning goal. Photo: Sydney FC Sydney FC have scraped themselves off the bottom of the table after Princess Ibini’s 98th minute goal secured them the 2-1 win against Wellington Phoenix at Leichhardt Oval. Maddie Caspers, who also celebrated herContinue reading “Ibini wins it late for Sydney FC”
Western win in a classic against Canberra
Western United 4-3 Canberra United By Alyce Collett 13/3/25 Above: Keiwa Hieda (left) retains possession against Hayley Taylor-Young. Photo: Western United Western United have picked up three crucial points in the race to secure an A-League Women’s finals berth after a 4-3 win over Canberra United tonight. In an absolutely chaotic match, Western United fought back fromContinue reading “Western win in a classic against Canberra”
Furphy goal sets up Melbourne’s victory
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Canberra United By Alyce Collett 9/3/25 Above: Holly Furphy (left) following her goal for Victory Photo: Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory has moved back into second spot on the A-League Women’s ladder after a 2-0 win over Canberra United this afternoon. After a pretty even first half, the Victory asserted some dominance andContinue reading “Furphy goal sets up Melbourne’s victory”
Washington Spirit stun champions Orlando Pride to win Challenge Cup
Orlando Pride 1-1 Washington Spirit (2-4 on penalties) By Catherine Mackenzie 8/3/25 Above: Washington Spirit celebrate winning the 2025 Challenge Cup. Photo: @WashSpirit on X Washington Spirit beat NWSL Champions Orlando Pride on penalties to lift the 2025 Challenge Cup. In the United States, the new season of women’s football is nearly upon us. The NWSL returns laterContinue reading “Washington Spirit stun champions Orlando Pride to win Challenge Cup”
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