By Kieran Yap 28/5/25 Above: Cameron Barriero leads celebrations after scoring against Bulleen. Heidelberg United took their chances to record a 2-1 win away to Bulleen Lions and extend their lead at the top of the table. A free kick from Cameron Barriero and an opportunist finish from Sawa Matsuda were enough to survive aContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 10: Heidelberg hold on against Bulleen”
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”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum
By Alyce Collett 27/5/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia It is another huge week for the Matildas as they get set to take on Argentina in a pair of matches over the next seven days. Speaking to the media in Melbourne this morning, veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond alluded to some of the differences greetingContinue reading “”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum”
Melbourne City end Champions League run with shootout heartbreak
Melbourne City 1-1 Wuhan Jiangda (4-5 on penalties) By Alyce Collett 25/5/25 Above: Alexia Apostolakis. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City has been denied the fairy tale finish to their Asian Champions League campaign, losing to Wuhan Jiangda in a penalty shoot out. In an at times chaotic match, it ultimately finish 1-1 after 120 minutes after Wang Shuang’s extra timeContinue reading “Melbourne City end Champions League run with shootout heartbreak”
Steph Catley: “This is a special team, and we have a lot of belief in what we’re doing…”
Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/5/25 CommBank Matildas and Arsenal defender Steph Catley is headed to what is sure to be one of the biggest moments of her footballing career. Catleys Arsenal are set to take on reigning European Champions FC Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final this weekend, marking the club’s first shot at the trophy in 18Continue reading “Steph Catley: “This is a special team, and we have a lot of belief in what we’re doing…””
NPLW Vic Round 9: Groba stars for Royals in 5-1 win
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”
“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 “
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