By Kieran Yap 9/9/23 Above: The 2023 Victorian NPLW premiers, South Melbourne. Photo: South Melbourne FC South Melbourne 4-2 Bulleen Lions South Melbourne has won the 2023 Victorian NPLW Grand Final after defeating the Bulleen Lions 4-2 in an entertaining game at The Home of the Matildas. Bulleen entered this game as the premiers. CaitlinContinue reading “South Melbourne win 2023 NPLW Vic Grand Final”
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Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.
By Kieran Yap 8/9/23 Above South Melbourne goalkeeper Miranda Templeman in her FV Emerging days. Photo Gold Leaf Creative. Miranda Templeman has gone to a Youth World Cup, and provided Melbourne Victory with some of their best highlights of last season, but on Saturday afternoon, she will run out for South Melbourne in what mayContinue reading “Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.”
Bulleen to face South Melbourne in Victorian NPLW Grand Final
By Kieran Yap 7/9/23 Above: South Melbourne players celebrate a goal against Boroondara. Photo: South Melbourne FC. Bulleen and South Melbourne are through to the Victorian NPLW Grand Final after both recorded 2-1 wins last weekend over Calder United and Boroondara-Carey respectively. The Veneto Club pulled double hosting duties on Saturday evening as the topContinue reading “Bulleen to face South Melbourne in Victorian NPLW Grand Final”
Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League
By Rebecca Hall 6/9/23 Above: Angela Beard in the colours of her new club Linköping Filipinas’ star Angie Beard signed for Swedish powerhouse Linköping last week from A-League side Western United, Impetus Football caught up with the World Cup player to see how she is settling in ahead of the first round of Women’s ChampionsContinue reading “Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League”
Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL
By Rebecca Hall 5/9/23 Above: Arsenal’s Amanda Illestedt talks to the media ahead of the match Impetus contributor, Rebecca Hall, attended the Arsenal press conference and spoke to Linköping players ahead of the first match, to see how the teams were preparing. On Wednesday Linköping host the first round of a mini-tournament which determines teams making it toContinue reading “Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL”
Footballers who once starred in other sports
By Emmanuel Faith with additional reporting by Ben Gilby (30/8/23) Above: Salma Paralluelo representing Spain at an indoor competition. Photo: Villarreal CF. When the final whistle was blown in the World Cup Final, a major name in the heart of everyone is the Spanish wonder-kid Salma Paralluelo whose crucial goals in the quarter and semi-finals got the La Roja to the final inContinue reading “Footballers who once starred in other sports”
Bulleen are premiers. Caitlin Friend reflects on how the title was won: NPLW Victoria Round 22
By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 23/8/23 Above: Bulleen celebrates their premiership. Photo: Bulleen Lions Instagram Caitlin Friend’s team have claimed the premier’s plate on the final day of the season, following Boroondara’s result against South Melbourne. Every round 22 game kicked off simultaneously last Friday night, and when the teams took to the field at 8:30pm,Continue reading “Bulleen are premiers. Caitlin Friend reflects on how the title was won: NPLW Victoria Round 22”
Matilda McNamara: loving her surroundings and embracing the challenge
By Kieran Yap Above: Matilda McNamara in action for AGF. Photo: AGF.dk official website Matilda McNamara is feeling re-energised. The former Adelaide United defender has just come off one of the most envy inspiring off-seasons a player could wish for, and after helping Danish club AGF survive a relegation battle, it feels well earned. HavingContinue reading “Matilda McNamara: loving her surroundings and embracing the challenge”
The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris
By Kieran Yap 20/8/23 Above: The Matildas thank the fans following defeat to Sweden. Image: Football Australia Australia’s top four finish at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a vindication of the last four years of tough decisions. There could be more ahead for the players and manager. The Matildas have finished fourth inContinue reading “The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris”
It’s down to the wire, and Calder win the Cup: NPLW Victoria Round 21
By Kieran Yap 14/8/23 Above: Calder United celebrating their sixth Nike FC Cup. Image: Calder United Boroondara have one hand on the premiership, Calder United added their name to the Nike FC Cup yet again, and South Melbourne were held by Southern United over the weekend in Victorian women’s football. Nike FC Cup Grand Final-Continue reading “It’s down to the wire, and Calder win the Cup: NPLW Victoria Round 21”
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