A-League Women Awards: Round 15

Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season 8/2/24Continue reading “A-League Women Awards: Round 15”

Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record

By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions.  Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”

The Dub’s Difference Makers: Kirsty Fenton

By Genevieve Henry (6/2/24). Above: Kirsty Fenton (centre) celebrates last season’s success with her Sydney FC teammates. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. She’s been delivering some of the most phenomenal through-balls and assists in the A-League Women as of late. That, alongside her staunch defending, has made her one of the very best defenders inContinue reading “The Dub’s Difference Makers: Kirsty Fenton”

Jets down the Nix in thriller

Newcastle Jets 3-2 Wellington Phoenix By Ryan Miller-Woods 4/2/24 Above: Newcastle Jets celebrate their win. Photo Newcastle Jets FC In a highly enthralling match that had a combined total of 37 shots between both teams and five goals, Newcastle Jets achieved their first win in three rounds. The 3-2 victory over Wellington Phoenix has movedContinue reading “Jets down the Nix in thriller”

Canberra’s counter attacks defeat City

Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 4/2/24 Above: Laura Hughes (Left) battles for possession with Canberra United’s Sarah Clarke. Photo: Canberra United A determined defensive display and Michelle Heyman at her best delivered Canberra United a 3-1 win against Melbourne City at Mckellar Park. From a glance at the table, this match betweenContinue reading “Canberra’s counter attacks defeat City”

Western win at their Hobart home

Western United 2-1 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 3/2/24 Western United have continued their march up the ladder with a 2-1 win against Central Coast Mariners despite some late scares in front of goal. Kat Smith’s side arrived in Hobart as the hosts and looking to continue their strong form that has seen themContinue reading “Western win at their Hobart home”

Vine and Sydney FC prove too much for Perth Glory

Sydney FC 3-1 Perth Glory By Callum Logie (03/02/24). Above: Shay Hollman on the ball for Sydney FC Photo: Sydney FC Leichhardt Oval in Sydney hosted Sydney FC’s Saturday night clash with fellow contender Perth Glory. Sydney FC came into the game off a 1-1 away draw with Melbourne Victory. The Perth Glory on the other hand cameContinue reading “Vine and Sydney FC prove too much for Perth Glory”

Panagaris wins it late for Adelaide United

Adelaide United 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Jonathon Hagger 3/2/24 Above: Chrissy Panagaris celebreates her winning goal. Photo: Adelaide United Teams travelling away from home to play Adelaide United at their home ground of  Coopers Stadium face a tough challenge. The Adelaide United women are staunch in defending their home field advantage demonstrated through theirContinue reading “Panagaris wins it late for Adelaide United”

Lowe penalty seals the victory over Roar

Brisbane Roar 1-2 Melbourne Victory (03/02/24) By Ben Carey Above: Alex Chidiac passes the ball to Elise Kellond-Knight in the midfield. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory recorded a tight 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar thanks to a late penalty converted by Rachel Lowe. It was a warm evening in the Sunshine State and there were over 2,000 people in the stands and on the grassContinue reading “Lowe penalty seals the victory over Roar”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Genevieve Henry and Ryan Miller-Woods report on four clubs’ media conferences ahead of Round 15 (2/2/24). Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra heads into the match against Melbourne City off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Wellington Phoenix that they will have seen as a missed opportunity. To have not got a resultContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”