By Emma Burke 7/11/2023 Above: Mary Fowler was dominant and influential across all three games. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus So, the Matildas have successfully made their way through the second stage of Olympic Qualifiers, defeating Iran 2-0, Philippines 8-0, and Chinese Taipei 3-0 in a series of games played in Perth. This means they will nowContinue reading “Squad rotation, three wins and big crowds: The Matildas made a success of Perth matches”
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Lowe leads Melbourne to Victory
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (4/11/23) Above: Rachel Lowe (R) and Dylan Holmes (L) fight for possession at AAMI Park. Photo: Melbourne Victory Twitter. Melbourne Victory have their first win of the season after first half goals to Mackenzie Weinert and Kayla Morrison secured a 2-0 win over Adelaide United. Both teamsContinue reading “Lowe leads Melbourne to Victory”
The Phoenix are Flying
Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Brisbane Roar By Denise Duffy 4/11/2023 Above: Briana Edwards. Photo: Alex Brook Conway Wellington Phoenix grabbed three points and ended the round’s opening game top of the ladder for the first time in their history. Marianna Speckmaier scored in the sixth minute, maintaining her impressive offensive A-League form and Annalie Longo marked her long-awaitedContinue reading “The Phoenix are Flying”
Endler of an era
By Genevieve Henry 3/11/2023 Above: Christiane Endler in action Photo: Christiane Endler Instagram. After qualifying for the Final of the Pan American Games, legendary Chilean goalkeeper Christiane Endler announced her retirement from international football. Genevieve Henry looks at her career and impact on the game. The Chilean Women’s National team, known affectionately as “La Roja” hadContinue reading “Endler of an era”
“I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football
To mark Impetus’ charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap spoke to former A-League Women striker Allira Toby about her work with the organisation (31/10/23). Above: Allira Toby (middle) with Shay Evans and Jada Whyman at the Moriarty Cup Charity Football Tournament. Photo: John Moriarty Football. She’s an A-League premiership winner, oneContinue reading ““I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football”
Andy Wicks photo gallery: England vs Belgium
Impetus photographer Andy Wicks was pitch side to capture all of the action as the Lionesses defeated Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. Follow Impetus on social media – we’re @ImpetusFootball on Threads, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. DON’T MISS our brand new TikTok platform @ImpetusFootball too!
Jorge Vilda to Morocco: How Did We Get Here?
By Beth McCowen (24/10/2023) Above: Morocco’s International Women’s Team. Photo: 7e News. Earlier this month, former head coach for Spain’s World Cup winning squad, Jorge Vilda, was appointed as the new manager of Morocco’s women’s national team. Following their win against England in the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup final, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) came under fire after their then-president, Luis Rubiales, grabbed and kissed player Jenni Hermoso without herContinue reading “Jorge Vilda to Morocco: How Did We Get Here?”
Hieda’s heroics give Western the late win.
Western United 2-1 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap 22/10/2023 Above: Keiewa Hieda (right) and Jaclyn Sawicki (left) celebrate the late winner for Western United. Photo: Western United. Western United came from a goal down to defeat Melbourne Victory with a dramatic late winner at City Vista. The win gives last season’s runners up their firstContinue reading “Hieda’s heroics give Western the late win.”
Victory welcoming another “tough test” against Western.
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reports on Melbourne Victory’s media conference involving head coach Jeff Hopkins (22/10/23). Above: Jeff Hopkins in training during the week Image: Melbourne Victory. After an opening day loss to Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory are looking to bounce back. The tests do not come any easier, up next is a trip over the bridge to face last season’s runnersContinue reading “Victory welcoming another “tough test” against Western.”
Roar beat Sydney for first time since 2021 in front of record crowd
Brisbane Roar 1-0 Sydney FC (21/10/23) By Ben Carey 21/10/2023 Above: Chelsea Blissett celebrates after scoring her very first Liberty A-League goal. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar recorded a historic win over the reigning champions, Sydney FC, on a warm Saturday afternoon in the Sunshine State. It was the first time since 2021 that Brisbane had beaten Sydney, and the first time since 2016 that they’d beaten SydneyContinue reading “Roar beat Sydney for first time since 2021 in front of record crowd”
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