By Kieran Yap 29/1/26 Above: The PFA’s Ready For Takeoff Report. It is in the best interests of the APL to support the Ready For Takeoff vision presented by the A-League Women players and the PFA. Last week, the PFA launched their vision for the future of women’s football in Australia. It is an almostContinue reading “A-League Women plan can save Australian football”
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Late Jansen heroics save a point for the Roar against the Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Brisbane Roar By Callum Logie 16/1/26 Above : Bente Jansen. Photo: Brisbane Roar Friday Night at Wanderers Football Park saw two teams having quite different seasons battle to a hard-fought draw. A late substitute strike from Ella Buchanan was mitigated by an added time equaliser from Bente Jansen, keeping Brisbane inContinue reading “Late Jansen heroics save a point for the Roar against the Wanderers”
Jets take the points against City
Melbourne City 1-3 Newcastle Jets By Emma Burke 16/1/25 Above: Melina Ayres and Kelli Brown celebrating a goal for Newcastle. Photo: Newcastle Jets The Newcastle Jets have defeated Melbourne City for the first time in their history, beating the league leaders 3-1 at AAMI Park. Newcastle came to Melbourne with the perfect game plan inContinue reading “Jets take the points against City”
Lancaster rocket returns Jets to the winners list
Sydney FC 1-2 Newcastle Jets By Kieran Yap 13/1/26 Above: Charlotte Lancaster. Photo: A–League The Newcastle Jets have beaten Sydney FC 2-1 thanks to a late Charlotte Lancaster strike in injury time. The visitors had to come from behind after Amelia Cassar opened the scoring at Leichhardt Oval, but goals from Melina Ayres and LancastersContinue reading “Lancaster rocket returns Jets to the winners list”
Brisbane secure victory against Melbourne
Melbourne Victory 0-1 Brisbane Roar Alice de Koster-Kitto 11/01/2026 Photo: Marianna Seidl. Photo: Brisbane Roar The Home of The Matildas saw visitors Brisbane Roar take the points in a 1-0 defeat over Melbourne Victory. The win marks their second against Victory this season, after a 3-2 victory in November. Brisbane had the advantage at theContinue reading “Brisbane secure victory against Melbourne”
O’Grady and Victory building confidence from comeback in Gosford
By Isabelle Campbell 10/1/26 Above: Ella O’Grady. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Victory striker Ella O’Grady spoke to the media after a week’s rest about how the last minute heroics against the Mariners is driving the team forward. Ella O’Grady admits she’s watched her equalising goal from Melbourne Victory’s last match “a couple of times,” noting thatContinue reading “O’Grady and Victory building confidence from comeback in Gosford”
Sydney and Adelaide entertain despite lack of goals
Sydney FC 0-0 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap 9/1/2026 Above: Adriana Taranto and Kirsty Fenton challenge for the ball. Photo: Adelaide United Sydney FC and Adelaide United played out an entertaining if sometimes frustrating scorless draw at Leichhardt Oval. Despite the visibly poor playing surface both teams played some promising attacking football that brought theContinue reading “Sydney and Adelaide entertain despite lack of goals”
Melbourne Victory’s NPLW program to provide a “genuine pathway.”
By Kieran Yap 6/1/26 Above: Santi Escudero. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus Melbourne Victory are about to enter the Victorian NPLW. Head coach Santi Escudero and Team Manager Emma Checker spoke to Impetus about the club’s ambitions. Melbourne Victory’s women’s program has long been one of the benchmarks in Australia. The club has attracted someContinue reading “Melbourne Victory’s NPLW program to provide a “genuine pathway.””
Adelaide finds redemption in a dominant performance at home
Adelaide United 1-1 Central Coast Mariners By Alice de Koster-Kitto 4/1/26 Above: Erin Healy. Photo: Adelaide United It was a heated battle at Coopers Stadium this afternoon, as a clash between Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners saw Adelaide take the points in a 1-0 victory, after dominating in the attacking end at home. TheContinue reading “Adelaide finds redemption in a dominant performance at home “
Bennett goal rescues a point for Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Canberra United By Kieran Yap 3/1/26 Above: Sasha Grove (L) battles with Ella Buchanan Photo: Canberra United A Mille Bennett goal cancelled out Liz Anton’s early strike to give Western Sydney Wanderers a 1-1 draw with the visiting Canberra United at Wanderers Football Park. The impressive result against the top placedContinue reading “Bennett goal rescues a point for Wanderers”
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