by Alyce Collett (26/11/25) Above: Mary Stanic-Floody (green uniform) in action for Canberra against the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Ryan Imray Mary Stanic-Floody may be at the younger end of the A-League Women’s playing cohort, but has certainly experienced a lot already in her short career. From debuting in the A-League Women’s as a teenager to now being onContinue reading “Mary Stanic-Floody: Young star not afraid to change course”
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Double heartbreak ain’t keeping City down
Above: Rebekah Stott (left) at the 2025/26 Melbourne season launch for the A-Leagues. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. By Alyce Collett (10/10/2025) Season 2024/25 may have come with a double dose of heartbreak for Melbourne City, but captain Rebekah Stott and her team mates certainly are not dwelling on the past. “The group’s feeling great” Stott explained. “Obviously we’ve lostContinue reading “Double heartbreak ain’t keeping City down”
Victory focusing on the future after ultimate heartbreak
Above: Kayla Morrison (right) at the 2025/26 Melbourne season launch for the A-Leagues. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. By Alyce Collett (9/10/2025) Season 2024/25 may have brought the ultimate heartbreak for Melbourne Victory, but the excitement about the potential of the season ahead is strong at the Victory. Speaking at the season launch for the league inContinue reading “Victory focusing on the future after ultimate heartbreak”
FIFA Unites: the tournament providing hope for the Afghan women’s refugee team
By Catherine MacKenzie (29/9/25) Above: The Afghan women’s refugee team led by Pauline Hamill. Photo: FIFA. In May of this year, FIFA formally approved the Afghan women’s refugee team. Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, women’s sport in Afghanistan – already subject to violent oppression – was increasingly restricted. The progress made by Khalida PopalContinue reading “FIFA Unites: the tournament providing hope for the Afghan women’s refugee team”
Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise
By Emmanuel Faith 7/9/25 Above: Ellie Carpenter in her debut on Friday night Photo: chelseafc.com It is not every time you win the “player of the match” on your debut, especially in a talent-stacked team like Chelsea, where almost everyone is an overperformer, but that’s what Ellie Carpenter did. Chelsea began their 2025/26 Women’s SuperContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise”
In celebration of Steph Catley
By Isabelle Campbell 8/8/25 Above: Steph Catley with Arsenal. Photo: Arsenal Following her nomination for the Ballon d’Or and official recognition as one of the best players in the world. Isabelle Campbell looks at what makes Steph Catley so special. World Cup captain, Champions League winner, Ballon D’Or nominee, Steph Catley is one of theContinue reading “In celebration of Steph Catley”
One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.
By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/6/25 Above: Emily Husband with the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Why are women still underrepresented in senior coaching roles, and what can be done to change that? The A-League Women is gaining momentum, with rising talent and growing fan interest, but behind the scenes, progress is farContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”
Manchester City Season Wrap Up
By Emily Wyatt (22/05/25) Above: Manchester City squad, 2024-25 season. Photo: @ManCityWomen on X. In the second of a series of round-ups following the close of the 2024-25 WSL season, Impetus Football’s Emily Wyatt reviews Manchester City’s season. After it went down to the wire at the end of the 2023-24 season, fans expected thatContinue reading “Manchester City Season Wrap Up”
From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative
By Gethin Thurlow (23/05/25) In the sixth article of our series of special articles ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, Impetus Football’s Gethin Thurlow evaluates the impact of Chloe Kelly. “A key lesson I have learned in life is that whilst I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I canContinue reading “From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative”
Kim Little: Enduring Excellence on the European Stage
By Merryn Dyson (22/05/25) In the fourth article in the series of articles building up to the huge Champions League final in Lisbon this Saturday, Impetus Football’s Merryn Dyson looks into Kim Little’s stellar career, and why this fixture is so momentous for the Arsenal captain. Kim Little has played a vital part in theContinue reading “Kim Little: Enduring Excellence on the European Stage”
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