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Taylor rises as the Phoenix defeat Sydney FC

Sydney FC 0-1 Wellington Phoenix By Denise Duffy (11/3/23) Above: Alyssa Whinham (10) victorious over Sydney FC. Photo: @WgtnPhoenixFC Twitter. The bottom-of-the-table Wellington Phoenix put together the most impressive win of their history against top-of-the-table Sydney FC. Kate Taylor’s goal would lead the way to a monumental 1-0 win. Sydney’s quest to stay on topContinue reading “Taylor rises as the Phoenix defeat Sydney FC”

Sensational Connors double shocks Western United

Brisbane Roar 2-0 Western United (11/03/22) By Ben Carey Above: Shea Connors celebrates after scoring her second goal to seal the win for the Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar pulled off an exciting upset win over league leaders, Western United, on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Perry Park. The Roar were desperate for theContinue reading “Sensational Connors double shocks Western United”

From songs to sponsorships: the work & dedication of women’s Active Supporters.

SPECIAL REPORT: #ImpetusFootball’s @KaptinYap spoke to @thewesterncore , @roarcorps @activejets , the @cornerofyellow and the @victory_vikings about the works and dedication of the active support groups in the #ALeaguewomen

Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact

by Kieran Yap (8/3/23) Above: Angie Beard in action for Western United against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Western United. Angela Beard’s last act in the A-League Women was to lift the trophy above her head on Grand Final day. Now, the former Melbourne Victory captain has returned to Australia to help the league’s newest clubContinue reading “Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact”

Connors cancels Phoenix party

Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Brisbane Roar. By Kieran Yap (4/3/23). Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Marisa Van Der Meer’s goal against Brisbane Roar. Photo: @WgtnPhoenixFC twitter As far as low scoring draws go, the match between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar was one of the more entertaining games of the round. Goals from Marisa Van Der MeerContinue reading “Connors cancels Phoenix party”

McNamara dazzles on return in City win

Newcastle Jets 0-4 Melbourne City By Jonathan Tay (4/3/23) Above: Maria Rojas and Hannah Wilkinson (left) celebrate with Chelsea Blissett (right). Image: @MelbourneCity twitter Returnees Holly McNamara and Maria Rojas starred as Melbourne City defeated the Newcastle Jets 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. Rojas opened the scoring for City in the first half, before late goalsContinue reading “McNamara dazzles on return in City win”

Heyman hat-trick overcomes resurgent Reds

Canberra United 4-2 Adelaide United By Ryan Miller-Woods (4/3/23) Above: Michelle Heyman (left) and Laura Hughes for Canberra United. Photo: @CanberraUnited twitter Canberra United are really mounting a serious late-season charge for the Finals with a 4-2 victory against Adelaide United at McKellar Park. Michelle Heyman continued her superb run of scoring following last week’sContinue reading “Heyman hat-trick overcomes resurgent Reds”

Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide

In this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Kieran Yap spoke exclusively to Adelaide United attackers Emilia Murray and Chelsie Dawber (1/3/23). Above: Emilia Murray celebrates her Round One goal. Image via Keep Up. Adelaide United fans are no strangers to having quality strikers at the club. Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler, and last season’s Julie Dolan medallist FionaContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide”

Zimmerman’s rocket rescues a point for Victory

Melbourne Victory 2-2 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (26/2/23) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate Catherine Zimmerman’s wonder strike. Photo: A-League Women A goal-of-the-season contender from Catherine Zimmerman rescued a point for Melbourne Victory against Adelaide United in the final match of Pride Round. Things were looking positive for Victory when a hopeful Melina Ayres ball caughtContinue reading “Zimmerman’s rocket rescues a point for Victory”

Sydney FC overcome defiant Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Sydney FC By Ben Carey (26/2/23). Above: Princess Ibini tries to get the ball past Claudia Cicco. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC overcame a defiant Wellington Phoenix side on Sunday afternoon at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium. Due to the recent international break, neither side had played in two weeks. The first half hour of the match was quite competitive, with a few attacks fromContinue reading “Sydney FC overcome defiant Phoenix”