By Kieran Yap 22/5/25 Above: Ava Groba scores for Essendon Royals Ava Groba was the star as Essendon Royals defeated FV Academy 5-1 in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The attacker produced a goal of her own and set up another with a brilliant pass in a game where Academy striker Kayla Jugovic scored forContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 9: Groba stars for Royals in 5-1 win”
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“A Lot More to Give”- Izzy Gomez’s Journey to Silverware
Isabelle Campbell 19/05/2025 Above: Izzy Gomez. Photo: Beck Hartley for Impetus In November, Izzy Gomez received the biggest call of her career, a maiden Matildas selection. But just days before she was due to join the national team, an untimely injury forced her out. That injury happened in a clash with Melbourne Victory, a detail that wouldContinue reading ““A Lot More to Give”- Izzy Gomez’s Journey to Silverware”
”Heart & Desire”- Husband Reflects on Historic Win
by Isabelle Campbell at AAMI Park for Impetus (18/05/25) Above: The Mariners following the winning penalty kick. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus From scratch to silverware, Emily Husband has guided the Central Coast Mariners to a historic championship, just two years after the club’s women’s program was reintroduced. The Mariners’ grand final victory marks not only a hugeContinue reading “”Heart & Desire”- Husband Reflects on Historic Win “
Sermanni hails City duo Henry & Davidson
By Emma Burke 16/5/25 Above: Bryleeh Henry (right) after scoring against Chinese Taipei. Photo: Football Australia Matildas coach Tom Sermanni was full of praise for the in-form Leah Davidson and Bryleeh Henry at the Matildas squad announcement “The call up was definitely bittersweet,” said midfielder Leah Davidson when asked about her weekend. The Matilda alongsideContinue reading “Sermanni hails City duo Henry & Davidson”
”I’d do anything for the team and anything for us to win”- Jancevski hungry for a trophy with Victory
By Kieran Yap/ interview conducted by Isabelle Campbell. 17/5/25 Above: Alana Jancevski. Photo: A-Leagues Alana Jancevski is preparing for her second Grand Final in less than 12 months. The Victory Star and goal of the year nominee lifted an NPLW Championship trophy with Victorian club Heidelberg United in the off-season. Now she is back atContinue reading “”I’d do anything for the team and anything for us to win”- Jancevski hungry for a trophy with Victory”
“It Would Mean Everything”: Captain Morrison’s Grand Final Moment Arrives
Isabelle Campbell 16/05/2025 Above: Kayla Morrison. Photo: A-League Women. As Melbourne Victory prepares to face the Central Coast Mariners in the Grand Final this Sunday, captain Kayla Morrison is relishing the chance to lead her team on the pitch after missing the club’s last final through injury. “Really excited,” Morrison told the media. “It’s just another game,Continue reading ““It Would Mean Everything”: Captain Morrison’s Grand Final Moment Arrives “
“It’s a great feeling” – Courtney Newbon has found a home at Victory
By Alyce Collett 16/5/25 Above: Courtney Newbon (left) photo: Impetus There are many stories every year surrounding the A-League Women’s Grand Final, and this year perhaps one of the most interesting is that of Melbourne Victory’s goal keeper Courtney Newbon. It has not always been an easy journey in the A-League Women’s for the 24 yearContinue reading ““It’s a great feeling” – Courtney Newbon has found a home at Victory”
Why Victory can win the Grand Final
By Kieran Yap 16/5/25 Above: Melbourne Victory. Photo: A–League It is a sporting cliche that a great team is better than a team of great players. This season has shown that Melbourne Victory is both at once , and they can prove it on Sunday. Melbourne Victory are in form. They are undefeated in 15Continue reading “Why Victory can win the Grand Final”
Why the Mariners Can Go All the Way
By Isabelle Campbell 15/5/25 Above: The Central Coast Mariners. Photo A-League The Central Coast Mariners are preparing for their biggest moment since rejoining the A-League Women in the 23/24 season. Just two seasons into their return to the competition after a 14-year absence, they now stand on the brink of something few could have predicted: a shotContinue reading “Why the Mariners Can Go All the Way “
NPLW Vic Round 8: Goalkeepers star as Spring Hills & Heidelberg are held to draw
By Kieran Yap 15/5/25 Above: Aleks Sinclair is congratulating after scoring the goal for Spring Hills. Spring Hills FC drew 1-1 with Heidelberg United in an entertaining and attacking game that was ultimately decided by Bergers goalkeeper Mia Bailey and Sprng Hills custodian Jenna Ibrahim. The newly promoted Spring Hills have been impressive since arrivingContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 8: Goalkeepers star as Spring Hills & Heidelberg are held to draw”
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