Wainwright: “It’s been a challenge, but I like challenges!”

by Ben Gilby (5/3/25) Above: Perth Glory’s Charli Wainwright speaking to the media today ahead of Friday’s home game with Western United. Image: Perth Glory. It’s been an incredible year for Charli Wainwright. The young midfielder had gone from captaining Murdoch University Melville as a teenager to becoming part of Perth SC’s midfield that wonContinue reading “Wainwright: “It’s been a challenge, but I like challenges!””

Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica

Costa Rica 1-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (23/2/25) Above: New Zealand captain Annalie Longo (right) battles for possession in Costa Rica last night. Photo: NZ Football. A goal from Crystal Palace’s Indiah-Paige Riley just before the break ensured that New Zealand took a draw from the first of two encounters with Costa Rica duringContinue reading “Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica”

Tom Sermanni MD-1 Press Conference: “Everything so far has run smoothly.”

By Genevieve Henry in Houston for Impetus (19/2/25). Above: Tom Sermanni addresses the press from Houston, Texas. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus. After MD-1 Training ahead of the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against Japan, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni spoke to the media at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. He emphasised theContinue reading “Tom Sermanni MD-1 Press Conference: “Everything so far has run smoothly.””

Late Henry strike seals another win for City as Sydney hit rock bottom

Melbourne City 2-1 Sydney FC by Emma Burke (15/2/25) Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby gets a shot away for Sydney FC under pressure. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus. Melbourne City have kept their undefeated streak alive after defeating Sydney FC 2-1 at AAMI Park – a result that sent the mighty Harbour City side to the bottomContinue reading “Late Henry strike seals another win for City as Sydney hit rock bottom”

Sørensen: “we need to get everything right”

By Alyce Collett (13/02/25) Above: Everton Manager Brian Sørensen. Photo: Everton FC The week ahead is a bit of an interesting one for Everton, with the Toffees set to face Chelsea again after only facing them a week ago. This time, the clash is in the League, compared to the last meeting being an FAContinue reading “Sørensen: “we need to get everything right””

Skinner: “The biggest respect we can give to Wolves is to bring our very best”

By Catherine Mackenzie (07/02/2025) Above: Marc Skinner (Manchester United’s manager) Photo: The Guardian Manchester United face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Saturday In their bid to retain the FA Cup title, Manchester United have so far faced opposition from well below them in the English football pyramid. Earlier this month, theyContinue reading “Skinner: “The biggest respect we can give to Wolves is to bring our very best””

Tijan McKenna: It’s time to switch on

by Ben Gilby (5/2/25) Above: Tijan McKenna speaking to the media at Perth Glory’s Fremantle HQ yesterday. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Young Matildas midfielder Tijan McKenna believes that one of the keys to the team picking up three points will be maintaining focus and attention to detail. Speaking ahead of Friday’s trip to AdelaideContinue reading “Tijan McKenna: It’s time to switch on”

Matildas welcome back Holly Mac & name a new Freier for the She Believes Cup

By Kieran Yap 4/2/25 Above: Holly McNamara in action at the 2022 Asian Cup. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have announced the squad to take on Colombia, The United States and Japan at the She Believes Cup this month. Interim coach Tom Sermanni remains in charge of the team as the search for a fullContinue reading “Matildas welcome back Holly Mac & name a new Freier for the She Believes Cup”

WSL: Unsung heroes of the 24/25 season so far

Above: Viviane Asseyi celebrates against Chelsea Photo: West Ham United by Emmanuel Faith (3/2/25) 72 matches, 212 goals and a lot of memorable moments; the Barclays Super League looks like its heading to a defined-direction with Chelsea pulling away from the rest. Of course, there is still the European spots to contend for, relegation toContinue reading “WSL: Unsung heroes of the 24/25 season so far”

Impetus A-League Women Awards: January

Above: Leticia McKenna in action for Melbourne City against Brisbane Roar earlier this season. Photo: Melbourne City. Each month, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers who cover the competition will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and young player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from December. Player of the monthContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: January”