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”

Gustavsson: If we stay true to our DNA we can succeed

by Ben Gilby (21/2/23) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson told the media today that he wants his team to experience lifting a trophy tomorrow, and that if they can stay true to their DNA, it is something that will stand them in good steadContinue reading “Gustavsson: If we stay true to our DNA we can succeed”

Dons book Capital Cup semi-final spot

AFC Wimbledon 3-1 Actonians by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon (20/2/23) Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate a goal during their Capital Cup Quarter-Final tie with Actonians yesterday. Photo: Emily Topping. AFC Wimbledon secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Capital Cup yesterday as goals from Billie Brooks, Ashlee Hincks, and Emma Plewa earned a 3-1Continue reading “Dons book Capital Cup semi-final spot”

Canberra grab vital win as Jets end difficult week

Newcastle Jets 0-3 Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods (5/2/23) Above: Canberra United celebrate their second-half scoring spree. Photo: Canberra United. After two consecutive 5-0 defeats, Canberra United are back on the winners list with a 3-0 win against Newcastle Jets at No.2 Sportsground. Canberra’s win was thanks to three goals in seven second-half minutes by Laura Hughes, MichelleContinue reading “Canberra grab vital win as Jets end difficult week”

Glory strengthen with arrival of Football Fern Blake

31/1/23 Above: Hannah Blake (white) in action for her university. Photo: Friends of Football. Perth Glory have confirmed that New Zealand international forward Hannah Blake has joined the club on an injury-replacement contract for the remainder of the A-League Women season. The 22-year-old has been brought on board to replace Rylee Baisden whose season wasContinue reading “Glory strengthen with arrival of Football Fern Blake”

Football Ferns break NZ attendance record as USA dominate

New Zealand 0-5 United States of America by Denise Duffy at Eden Park for Impetus (21/1/23) Above: New Zealand’s Ali Riley wins a header against the USA’s Ashley Sanchez. Photo: NZ Football. It was a historic day for women’s football in Aotearoa / New Zealand. For their second match against the USWNT, a record-breaking 12,721Continue reading “Football Ferns break NZ attendance record as USA dominate”

Super League Media Conferences

Johnathan Stack and Rachel Lara Cohen joined the Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur media conferences as Gareth Taylor and Rehanne Skinner looked ahead to battles ahead this weekend (20/1/23). Manchester City: Manchester City are back in WSL action tomorrow as Gareth Taylor’s side takes on Aston Villa at the Academy Stadium. City’s 1-0 win inContinue reading “Super League Media Conferences”