“I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football

To mark Impetus’ charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap spoke to former A-League Women striker Allira Toby about her work with the organisation (31/10/23). Above: Allira Toby (middle) with Shay Evans and Jada Whyman at the Moriarty Cup Charity Football Tournament. Photo: John Moriarty Football. She’s an A-League premiership winner, oneContinue reading ““I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football”

Halifax FC announce exciting link up with Hokulani International to provide bright future

Halifax FC Women head coach Rob Mitchell speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about an exciting development at the tier three FA Women’s National League Northern Premier club (24/10/23). Above: Halifax FC Women 2023/24. Photo: Halifax FC Women. Halifax FC Women are a club who have consistently achieved. Under their previous name of Brighouse Town, theyContinue reading “Halifax FC announce exciting link up with Hokulani International to provide bright future”

Junior reporter prize winner interviews Pride Park star

Earlier this year, Impetus chief editor Ben Gilby was on the judging panel for our partner club Pride Park’s Junior reporter competition. The prize for the three best entries was the opportunity to interview a Pride Park first-team player which we would publish on the site (14/9/23). Above: Summer Evans (blue shirt) in action forContinue reading “Junior reporter prize winner interviews Pride Park star”

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.”

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”

Pride Park young competition winner puts questions to club star

Above: Pride Park’s Tash Allderidge in action – U10 player Edie Hill put questions to her. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. At the end of last season, Impetus partner club Pride Park ran a competition to find their best Junior Reporters. To enter, participants were asked to submit no more than five questions they would like toContinue reading “Pride Park young competition winner puts questions to club star”

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”

Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football

Impetus EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby Above: Trixie Tagg pictured in a St. George Budapest shirt – her achievements with the club are historic. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Trixie Tagg. Trixie Tagg is one of the pioneering legends of Australian women’s football. She was a top player in the late 1960s and 1970s, part ofContinue reading “Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football”

Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars

Third-tier SWF Championship side Rossvale have come a long way as a senior side in a short time – culminating with their last 16 Scottish Cup tie at the weekend against top-tier giants Rangers. Shaun Youngs, Rossvale’s matchday co-ordinator, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s formation, their exceptionally strong youth section, and theirContinue reading “Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars”

Paige Zois: the world at her feet, and the ball on a string

For this week’s interview in our Midweek Dub series, Melbourne Victory’s Paige Zois speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her remarkable 12 months, her style of play, and a promising future (4/1/23). Above: Paige Zois celebrates Victory’s 2021/22 Championship with Alana Murphy. Photo: Melbourne Victory It was deep into injury time, and Melbourne Victory had just clawed back two goalsContinue reading “Paige Zois: the world at her feet, and the ball on a string”