By Kieran Yap 10/9/24 Above: Heidelberg United lift the trophy. Photo: Football Victoria “Great run.. that’s a penalty… what a goal!… I think we’re headed for extra time… what the F-…?…What. A. Game!” These are just some of the utterances and exclamations heard around the ground at the 2024 NPLW Victoria Grand Final. Heidelberg UnitedContinue reading ““It was a dream come true that I’ve always wanted”: Heidelberg United are the NPLW Vic Champions of 2024”
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Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup
By Isabelle Campbell 06/09/2024 Leicester City line up at the Perth International Football Cup. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus This past week I, along with countless other avid women’s football fans, was in attendance at HBF Park across all three game days of the Perth International Football Cup. Bringing together high-profile teams from both England’s Women’sContinue reading “Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup”
“There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief
By Kieran Yap 5/9/24 Above: Young Matildas vice captain Naomi Chinnama addresses the media through Football Australia. Following Australia’s second group game against Mexico, Young Matildas defenders Naomi Chinnama and Ella Buchanan spoke to the media about the experience so far. Australia are still in this tournament was the message from Australia’s Under 20’s ViceContinue reading ““There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief”
Johno Clemente: a coach climbing the ranks
By Kieran Yap Above: Melbourne Victory assistant Johno Clemente. Photo: Melbourne Victory We take a deep dive on why the 25-year old Johno Clemente’s name is on everybody’s lips and what the future holds for one of the brightest young minds in Australian Football currently. Clemente is a coach on the rise in the women’s game. CoachingContinue reading “Johno Clemente: a coach climbing the ranks”
Prakash and Kruger reflect on U20 World Cup debuts
By Kieran Yap 2/9/24 Above: The Young Matildas in training. Photo: Ann Odong. Football Australia. Following the opening game against Colombia, the Young Matildas have focussed on recovery and quick improvement by the time they face Mexico. Avaani Prakash and Zara Kruger both made their FIFA tournament debut’s in the 2-0 loss and spoke toContinue reading “Prakash and Kruger reflect on U20 World Cup debuts”
NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final
Preston Lions 1-0 Essendon Royals By Joe Rosedon 2/9/24 Preston edged past Essendon to reach their first ever Grand Final, after Haley Johnson once again delivers for Preston, scoring the only goal of the game An unsurprisingly cagey start saw very few chances of note, with both teams reluctant to reveal the hands too early and Essendon able to nullify Preston’s free scoring front line. AContinue reading “NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final”
The Marvellous year of Maja Markovski
By Kieran Yap 29/8/24 Above: Markovski celebrates one of her 20 goals this season. Photo: Bulleen Lions instagram Maja Markovski has been one of the most entertaining and reliable forwards in Victoria’s NPLW. The league’s leading scorer spoke to Impetus about her incredible season. It was the Nike FC Cup final, an early penalty kickContinue reading “The Marvellous year of Maja Markovski”
Are Arsenal’s Additions: enough to catch Chelsea?
By Isabelle Campbell 29/8/25 Above: Mariona Caldentey. Photo: Arsenal Football Club Arsenal have been busy this transfer window and have increased their chances of catching Chelsea at the top. Isabelle Campbell looks at the impact the new arrivals can have. With the first matches of the 24/25 Women’s Super League season just around the corner,Continue reading “Are Arsenal’s Additions: enough to catch Chelsea?”
Bulleen complete victory lap to celebrate top spot
Bulleen Lions 8-0 Calder United By Joe Rosedon 26/8/24 Premier winners Bulleen complete victory lap against relegation threatened Calder. Four goals from a sensational Maja Markovski alongside a double from Nia Salleh and goals from Lourdes Gonazalez and Yuka Sato completed the rout. Gonzalez opened the scoring for the champions, after a well worked short corner ended up at the feet of Gonzalez. She used her body wellContinue reading “Bulleen complete victory lap to celebrate top spot”
Asian Champions League presents serious challenges for part time players
By Kieran Yap 23/8/24 Photo: AFC Invitational winners in 2024. Photo via FIFPRO report. Amid the excitement surrounding the launch of the Women’s Asian Champions League lies a harsh reality. As things stand now, it may not be the best thing for the players. On the surface, it feels like the right step. A Women’sContinue reading “Asian Champions League presents serious challenges for part time players”
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