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Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil

By Kieran Yap 2/12/24 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross carries the ball into attack. Photo Kris Goman for Impetus. The Matildas have lost two games against Brazil, and pride would be as sore as some of the bodies after two bruising, intense contests. But there were things to take from these games for the short and longContinue reading “Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil”

City stroll past Wanderers

Melbourne City 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap 30/11/24 Above: Alexia Apostolakis (right) is congratulated for her late sealer against her former club. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus Melbourne City recorded a 2-0 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers after an early goal to Mariana Speckmaier and a late strike by Alexia Apostolakis. TheContinue reading “City stroll past Wanderers”

Mariners recover to beat Canberra

Central Coast Mariners 2-1 Canberra United By Alyce Collett 30/11/24 Above: Tianna Fuller celebrates her goal for Central Coast Photo: A-Leagues The Central Coast Mariners have come from behind to defeat Canberra United two goals to one in Gosford. Despite Canberra dominating much of the match and being rewarded with a roaring strike from Maja Markovski, twoContinue reading “Mariners recover to beat Canberra”

A-League Women Awards

Above: Tameka Yallop. Photo: Richard Haines Each month, Impetus writers will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and U23 player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from November. Player of the month: Tameka Yallop The Brisbane Roar midfielder has been in excellent form in the first four games as her teamContinue reading “A-League Women Awards”

Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?

Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 26/11/2024 Above: Morgan Aquino in her A-League Women days. Photo: Perth Glory Impetus profiles the newest of the new faces called up to The Matildas. The latest Matildas squad announcement for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei brings both excitement and opportunity as five uncapped talents—Morgan Aquino,Continue reading “Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?”

Cicco and Maher goals result in draw for Jets and Western

Newcastle Jets 1-1 Western United By Emma Burke (23/11/24) Above: Grace Maher is congratulated after her wonder goal. Photo: Western United. For the second game of day two of Unite Round, Newcastle Jets faced off against Western United at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah. An opening half filled with end-to-end football saw both sides haveContinue reading “Cicco and Maher goals result in draw for Jets and Western”

Late Morrison goal rescues a point for Victory against Mariners

Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Melbourne Victory By Isabelle Campbell (23/11/24) Above: Melbourne Victory captain Kayla Morrison with a fan post-game. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory remained cool, calm, and collected under the pressure of the Central Coast Mariners’ early lead and came out with a point after a gripping draw. The Mariners held the leadContinue reading “Late Morrison goal rescues a point for Victory against Mariners”

Brisbane brush past Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-4 Brisbane Roar By Joe Rosedon (23/11/24) Above: Tameka Yallop of Brisbane Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar went top of the table after thumping winless Western Sydney Wanderers 4-0 in the second game of the Unite Round. A double from Momo Hayashi coupled with goals from Tameka Yallop in her record-breaking game and Emily PringleContinue reading “Brisbane brush past Wanderers”

Big guns are back as Girls in Green set sights on history

By Alyce Collett 22/11/24 Above: The Republic of Ireland line up for the anthem. Photo: FAI official media. The Republic of Ireland have named their squad for a huge December international window, in which they look to create history and qualify for a first ever Euros tournament. The squad is largely the same as theContinue reading “Big guns are back as Girls in Green set sights on history”

Davis wondergoal wins the day for The Jets

By Kieran Yap 18/11/24 Above: Cassidy Davis at the centre of celebrations after her decisive goal. Newcastle Jets 1-0 Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets have won their first game of the season, with a 1-0 defeat of Wellington Phoenix at home. A Cass Davis wonder goal was the difference between the two teams that played withContinue reading “Davis wondergoal wins the day for The Jets”