By Emma Burke 30/10/25 Above: Melissa Barbieri in the VIC NPLW for Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Photo: Football Victoria Ahead of the A-League Women season, Emma Burke spoke to a mainstay of the league and one of the biggest names in Australian football, Melissa Barbieri. “The best job in the world,” is what Melissa Barbieri, affectionately knownContinue reading “Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments”
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The best transfers of the A-League Women
By Kieran Yap 31/10/25 Above: Sasha Grove with the Young Matildas Photo Football Australia With the A-League Women about to begin, Impetus Football looks at some of the most exciting transfers of the pre-season. Paige Zois: Melbourne Victory to Adelaide United Adelaide United have recruited aggressively this off-season. Following a third place finish in 2024/25Continue reading “The best transfers of the A-League Women”
Hunter returns to the A-League Women
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 30/10/2025 Above: Sarah Hunter. Photo: Sydney FC “It feels no different to two years ago when I was here, when we were lifting the premiership.” Sarah Hunter has signed with Sydney FC on a one-year deal, returning to the club after two years in the Première Ligue at Paris FC. HunterContinue reading “Hunter returns to the A-League Women”
A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26
Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the trophy after their Grand Final win last season. Photo: A-Leagues. Impetus‘ team of contributors who will be covering the A-League Women for us this season kick things off with this guide to each team and their prospects for the new campaign (29/10/25). Adelaide United by Alyce Collett Season 2024/25Continue reading “A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26”
Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch
by Ben Gilby (15/10/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media at today’s season launch event. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters has underlined how continuity and a specific focus on beating the side’s difficulties on the road can be the springboard to ending the club’s long absenceContinue reading “Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch”
Double heartbreak ain’t keeping City down
Above: Rebekah Stott (left) at the 2025/26 Melbourne season launch for the A-Leagues. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. By Alyce Collett (10/10/2025) Season 2024/25 may have come with a double dose of heartbreak for Melbourne City, but captain Rebekah Stott and her team mates certainly are not dwelling on the past. “The group’s feeling great” Stott explained. “Obviously we’ve lostContinue reading “Double heartbreak ain’t keeping City down”
Victory focusing on the future after ultimate heartbreak
Above: Kayla Morrison (right) at the 2025/26 Melbourne season launch for the A-Leagues. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. By Alyce Collett (9/10/2025) Season 2024/25 may have brought the ultimate heartbreak for Melbourne Victory, but the excitement about the potential of the season ahead is strong at the Victory. Speaking at the season launch for the league inContinue reading “Victory focusing on the future after ultimate heartbreak”
What Taylor Ray brings to Victory
By Isabelle Campbell 1/9/25 Above: Taylor Ray for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Taylor Ray, one of the A-League Women’s most accomplished and resilient players, has officially signed with Melbourne Victory following three back-to-back championships across two different clubs. Though only 24, Ray brings with her an impressive record of success. In her eight seasons inContinue reading “What Taylor Ray brings to Victory”
Princess Ibini “Heart and Soul” of Sydney Departs after a Decade
Above: Princess Ibini lifts the 2023-24 A-League Women Championship Trophy. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (28/8/25). One of the greatest Sky Blue and A-League Women players of all time in Princess Ibini is departing Sydney FC for an unnamed overseas opportunity. Her absence will be mourned as head coach Ante Juric calledContinue reading “Princess Ibini “Heart and Soul” of Sydney Departs after a Decade”
Heyman and Jagarinec: Women’s Football needs Canberra United
by Alice de Koster-Kitto (19/8/25). Above: Canberra United’s Matildas star Michelle Heyman speaking to the media yesterday. Image: Canberra United Australian footballing giant Michelle Heyman has re-signed with Canberra United, along with head coach Antoni Jagarinec, ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season. The re-signing marks Jagarinec’s second season in green, while Heyman will lead theContinue reading “Heyman and Jagarinec: Women’s Football needs Canberra United”
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