Ahead of Sunday’s A-League Women Grand Final, Western United‘s Hillary Beall and head coach Mark Torcaso spoke to the media about their team’s incredible achievements across their inaugural season and their preparations for the big game – Ben Gilby reports (28/4/23). Above: Western United goalkeeper Hillary Beall speaking to the media today. Image: Western United.Continue reading “Beall and Torcaso: It’s an unbelievable achievement but we’re ready for Sydney”
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Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation
Ben Gilby was in today’s Australia media conference with captain Sam Kerr and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The Matildas’ all-time record scorer highlighted the fact that the best possible legacy from their home World Cup would be increased funding to match the sport’s status as the one with the biggest participation rate in the countryContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation”
Hayley Raso: “I’m sharp, firing, and ready to go”
Ben Gilby was in The Matildas’ media conference with Hayley Raso today and heard the winger emphasise that whilst she isn’t getting the minutes she’d like at Manchester City, she is more than ready to perform for her country against Scotland and England (5/4/23). Above: Hayley Raso in action for Australia against South Africa inContinue reading “Hayley Raso: “I’m sharp, firing, and ready to go””
Pride’s unbeaten run ends
Sandiacre Town 5-3 Pride Park by ‘Doug Outt’ (5/4/23) Above: Pride Park’s Steph Eadon, who returned to outfield duties after a heroic spell in goal during recent weeks. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. Pride welcomed back Jade Howell (although distinctly under the weather) in goal after a two-game absence, and it was good to see Steph EadonContinue reading “Pride’s unbeaten run ends”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
For the final time this season, the Impetus team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women select their player, coach, and event of the week. This week’s votes will be tallied up with all of the others this season, and we’ll be announcing the player and coach who has received the most weekly votesContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Scottish Weekend Review
from Tom Freeman (27/3/23) Above: FC Edinburgh’s Emma Mitchell completes her side’s comeback from 2-0 down against Westdyke with her penalty to level the scores. Photo: Ger Harley/Sportpix. SWF Championship Ayr United beat Renfrew Ladies 2-1 and Inverness Caledonian Thistle beat Morton away. Despite a second-half surge from the home team, with the game finishedContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”
City survive Vine Time in top four battle
Melbourne City 1-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 18/3/23 Above: Kaitlyn Topey and Hannah Wilkinson celebrate City’s late equaliser. Photo: Liberty A-League. Melbourne City snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat against Sydney FC to maintain their hold on third spot. Sydney FC welcomed back Nat Tobin to the side, with Rachel Lowe continuingContinue reading “City survive Vine Time in top four battle”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (14/3/23). Player of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Young Matildas squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers revealed
Above: Melbourne City star Dani Galic (right), who has had a major breakthrough season in the A-League Women, takes her place in the Young Matildas squad. Photo: Keep Up. 27/2/23 Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has selected a 23-player squad to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic next month for the first round of theContinue reading “Young Matildas squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers revealed”
Daly boosts claims for striker spot as newcomers shine
by Nathan Edwards (21/2/23) Above: Rachel Daly celebrates after scoring for England against Italy in the Arnold Clark Cup on Sunday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Rachel Daly’s headed brace overcame Italy’s second-half scare and maintained England’s flawless record in the Arnold Clark Cup. Daly scored either side of Sofia Cantore’s controversial finish, to keepContinue reading “Daly boosts claims for striker spot as newcomers shine”
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