Above: Bryleeh Henry and Nicki Flannery battle for the ball in a previous Melbourne Derby. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Alice de-Koster-Kitto & Isabelle Campbell (2/15/26). Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory are set to go head to head at The Home of The Matildas this weekend, in what is set to be another heated Melbourne derbyContinue reading “Melbourne Derby Preview”
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Willa makes history as Sydney scorches Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 0-4 Sydney FC By Ella McShane 13/2/2026 Above: Sydney FC players celebrate after scoring one of their four goals tonight against Brisbane. Photo: Josh Springfield Photography Sydney FC are back on the winners list for the first time in over 80 days after a huge 4-0 win over the Brisbane Roar tonight. Willa Pearson madeContinue reading “Willa makes history as Sydney scorches Brisbane”
Wanderers and Jets unable to be split
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Newcastle Jets By Alyce Collett 13/2/2026 Above: The Western Sydney Wanderers and the Newcastle Jets fought it out hard tonight but ultimately could not be split. Photo: via A-Leagues The Western Sydney Wanderers and Newcastle Jets have played out a fascinating draw to kick off this weekend’s A-League Women’s action. A very quickContinue reading “Wanderers and Jets unable to be split”
Chelsea Regain Momentum with Key London Derby Win at Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Chelsea By Hope Robinson for Impetus at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (7/2/26) Above: Mid-game battles heating up as the game comes to a close Photo: chelseafc.com Chelsea claimed a 2–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in a Women’s Super League London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 8 February, taking a significant stepContinue reading “Chelsea Regain Momentum with Key London Derby Win at Spurs”
Champions Cup win “fuels Arsenal” as they look to close City gap – Slegers
By Chloe Reynolds 6/2/26) Above: Viviane Miedema on her return to the Emirates last season Photo: Manchester City FC Renee Slegers says success like their Champions Cup victory last weekend is what fuels Arsenal to keep pushing, as they host WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates, aiming to hold on to their slim titleContinue reading “Champions Cup win “fuels Arsenal” as they look to close City gap – Slegers”
Wellington waltzes to top of table after Waitangi Day win
Wellington Phoenix 1-0 Perth Glory By Alyce Collett 6/2/2026 Above: Emma Pijnenburg (left) and Makala Woods (right) celebrate after Woods’ scored against Perth Glory. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. It has been a Waitangi Day to remember for the Wellington Phoenix, who move to the top of the A-League Women’s table after a 1-0 win over Perth Glory.Continue reading “Wellington waltzes to top of table after Waitangi Day win”
10 of the most exciting transfers of the NPLW Vic
By Kieran Yap 3/2/26 Above: New South Melbourne signing Bella Wallhead. Photo: Kou Media The new Victorian NPLW season is only weeks away, and as usual there has been plenty of player movement. Impetus looks at some of the most exciting club-to club transfers of the 2026 pre-season. Anais Josefski: Bulleen Lions to Alamein FC.Continue reading “10 of the most exciting transfers of the NPLW Vic”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026
2/2/26 Above: Annalise Rasmussen (left) has had a superb January for the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of the Month for January Here are our choices in eachContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026”
Hopkins and Furphy ahead of Canberra trip: “We’re going there to win”
Above: Holly Furphy speaks to the media. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Alice de Koster-Kitto and Isabelle Campbell (30/1/26) Melbourne Victory will head to McKellar Park this weekend to take on Canberra United. The meeting follows a disappointing draw with Sydney FC last round, although Victory forward Holly Furphy is headed into this match with aContinue reading “Hopkins and Furphy ahead of Canberra trip: “We’re going there to win””
“We Need to Be Brave”: Natalia Arroyo Sets the Tone Ahead of United Test
By Hope Robinson (24/1/25) Above: Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo, coaching from the sidelines Photo: theguardian.com Hope Robinson participated in Aston Villa’s press conference this week ahead of their Women’s Super League clash with Manchester United at Villa Park on Sunday, with Villa aiming to build on recent league form and United arriving off theContinue reading ““We Need to Be Brave”: Natalia Arroyo Sets the Tone Ahead of United Test”
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