City squeeze past Canberra

Melbourne City 2-1 Canberra United By Emma Burke at AAMI Park for Impetus (21/10/23). Above: Rhianna Pollicina (centre) with Holly McNamara (left) and Hannah Wilkinson (right). Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City have collected all three points in their second-round game against Canberra United defeating the visitors 2-1. The opening goal of the game came midwayContinue reading “City squeeze past Canberra”

Rebooted Mariners get first win

Adelaide United 1-2 Central Coast Mariners By Ryan Miller-Woods (20/10/23). Above: The Mariners have their first win since returning to the league. Photo: A-League Women. In their second match back in the A-League Women, Central Coast Mariners were deserved winners against Adelaide United. In the first 10 minutes of the match, Adelaide despite having had 61% ofContinue reading “Rebooted Mariners get first win”

A-League Women Media Conferences

On the eve of Round Two of the A-League Women, Impetus recaps the press conferences for Adelaide United, Central Coast Mariners, Wellington Phoenix and Canberra United. Article edited and composed by Genevieve Henry 20/10/2023 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap Above: Adelaide United coach Adrian Stenta. Image: Adelaide United media.  The Reds are ready after short turnaroundContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Adelaide United gun aiming to be “firing on all cylinders” against Central Coast. 

By Kieran Yap 19/10/23 Above: Adelaide United’s Mariah Lee scored from the penalty spot in the 4-4 draw with Canberra United. Photo: Adelaide United. Adelaide United might not have gotten the win against Canberra United, but there is a good feeling among the players as they prepare for Round Two against Central Coast Mariners on Friday evening. Continue reading “Adelaide United gun aiming to be “firing on all cylinders” against Central Coast. “

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarises the fourth round of 2023-2024 D1 Arkema season plus an exclusive photo gallery of Ellie Carpenter. Above: Ellie Carpenter, Blue band head, and Lyon took back the lead of D1 Arkema. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Bordeaux 1-1 Montpellier On a pitch not great for playing football, Montpellier put a lot ofContinue reading “The View From France”

Roar’s run against Victory continues

Melbourne Victory 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (15/10/23). Above: Grace Kuilamu scored on debut for Brisbane Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar has started this season off with an impressive win on the road against Melbourne Victory. Goals to Grace Kuilamu and Jenna McCormick ensured a 2-1 result, with Ella O’Grady scoring a consolationContinue reading “Roar’s run against Victory continues”

Central Coast make their return, but new Jet steals the show

Central Coast Mariners 0-1 Newcastle Jets By Emma Burke (14/10/23) Above: Newcastle’s players bask in the aftermath of Melina Ayres’ goal. Photo: Newcastle Jets Newcastle Jets have claimed the first win of the 2023/24 season over Central Coast Mariners in a 1-0 defeat thanks to a header from marquee signing Melina Ayres. Central Coast MarinersContinue reading “Central Coast make their return, but new Jet steals the show”

Sydney FC start strong, but Wanderers offer some hope in front of record crowd

Sydney FC 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap 14/10/23 Above: Kirsty Fenton celebrates her impressive goal to open the scoring for Sydney FC. Photo: Sydney FC Twitter. Over 11,000 fans came to Allianz Stadium for Sydney FC’s season opener against Western Sydney Wanderers. Goals to Kirsty Fenton and Fiona Worts secured a 2-0 winContinue reading “Sydney FC start strong, but Wanderers offer some hope in front of record crowd”

McKenzie Weinert: the Washington winger here for Victory

By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 14/10/23 Above: Mackenzie Weinert celebrating for the University of Washington. Photo: Instagram Melbourne Victory has been busy in the off-season. Some big names have been signed and among the returning Matildas and former rivals is a player that is unfamiliar to Australian fans, but may not be for long. Mckenzie WeinertContinue reading “McKenzie Weinert: the Washington winger here for Victory”

Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut

By Genevieve Henry 12/10/23 Above: Clare Hunt in action for PSG against Manchester United. Photo’s by Matthew Appleby, pitch side for Impetus Clare Hunt played every single minute of Australia’s World Cup campaign. She did not achieve this significant feat by simply being good at football. She had trust put in her.  From the momentContinue reading “Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut”