With their A-League Women debut fast approaching, things are taking shape at Western United. For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, the club’s inaugural head coach Mark Torcaso talks to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about their first pre-season (9/11/22). Above: Members of Western United’s inaugural team. Image supplied by: Western United. When Western United’s participation in thisContinue reading “Western United Ready To Make An Impact”
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Alex Epakis: Perth Glory Are Strong, Firing And Focussed
In the first of this season’s Midweek Dub features, Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about his club’s pre-season preparations, the qualities his new signings bring to an already impressive squad, and developing the game in Western Australia (2/11/22). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis leading pre-season trainingContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Perth Glory Are Strong, Firing And Focussed”
Gustavsson: Wary Of South African Threat Whilst Building Midfield Cohesion
Impetus’ Ben Gilby spoke to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson at Kingsmeadow this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with South Africa (7/10/22). Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson. Image: Football Australia. Whilst Australia are shorn of a number of first-choice players for their game with South Africa tomorrow, head coach Tony Gustavsson feels that hisContinue reading “Gustavsson: Wary Of South African Threat Whilst Building Midfield Cohesion”
Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s most successful season in the NPLW WA, the work involved, and ensuring that next season can build on the foundations of this year (29/9/22). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell with Zoee Spadano, formerly ofContinue reading “Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco”
Pete Rakic: Building On Foundations To Move Perth SC Forward
In this week’s WA On Wednesday, Perth SC head coach Pete Rakic speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about developing his squad, the season-long battle with Perth RedStar, and how the game needs to develop in WA with the players at the forefront of thinking (21/9/22). Above: Perth SC head coach Pete Rakic shares tactical adviceContinue reading “Pete Rakic: Building On Foundations To Move Perth SC Forward”
Coaching And Signing Updates From The A-League Women
Ahead of tomorrow’s official fixture release, there were major announcements at three clubs today, with Wellington Phoenix revealing their new head coach, Perth Glory adding a new hot-shot to their pack, and Brisbane Roar welcome back another of last season’s squad. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from the players and coaches involved (12/9/22). Above: Nat LawrenceContinue reading “Coaching And Signing Updates From The A-League Women”
Carlos Vega Mena Looks Ahead To The Top Four Cup Final
Ahead of Saturday’s NPLW WA Top Four Cup Final between Perth RedStar and Hyundai NTC, RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena spoke exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about his team’s sensational season, the threat of the NTC, and how he views the season more widely across the NPLW WA (8/9/22). Above: Perth RedStar head coachContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena Looks Ahead To The Top Four Cup Final”
Kelly Chambers: We Need To Inspire The Next Generation Weekly
Impetus’ Nathan Edwards spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Reading head coach Kelly Chambers on how the WSL clubs need to work constantly to build on the foundations laid by the Lionesses’ Euros triumph to keep growing the game (3/9/22). Above: Reading head coach Kelly Chambers. Photo: Reading FC. Kelly Chambers believes the Women’s Super League should beContinue reading “Kelly Chambers: We Need To Inspire The Next Generation Weekly”
Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses’ squad announcement press conference with Sarina Wiegman this morning and listened to the England head coach discuss her thoughts about the selection, the looming clash with Austria, and how she sees the women’s game in the country after the incredible European Championship triumph last month (24/8/22). Above: EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game”
Leah Blayney’s Young Matildas Ready For Brazil
by Kieran Yap (13/8/22) Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney, who believes her team are well prepared for the challenge of Brazil tomorrow. Photo: Ann Odong/Football Australia. It was a great result after an impressive performance when Australia defeated Costa Rica 3-1. But for Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney, work began almost immediately forContinue reading “Leah Blayney’s Young Matildas Ready For Brazil”
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