Heyman heroics secure a point for Canberra in the west

Perth Glory 2-2 Canberra United (10/02/24) By Ben Carey Above: Michelle Heyman was influential again for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United played out an enthralling 2-2 draw with their hosts, Perth Glory, on a hot Saturday evening in the west. The draw sees Canberra United finally get off the bottom of the table, squeezing just ahead of Adelaide United on goal difference.Continue reading “Heyman heroics secure a point for Canberra in the west”

Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw

Melbourne City 0-0 Sydney FC By Emma Burke 10/2/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri saves the day with a penalty stop for City. Photo: A League After a delayed kick-off, due to Sydney FC accidentally travelling to the wrong venue, and a multitude of icy-poles were handed out by Melbourne City staff to beat the heat, MelbourneContinue reading “Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus had Genevieve Henry and Ryan Miller-Woods in three clubs’ press conferences ahead of Round 16 (9/2/24). Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods The media heard from Canberra United’s Cannon Clough and Head Coach Njegosh Popovich ahead of Saturday’s match against Perth Glory.  Canberra achieved arguably their most crucial result of the season with a 3-1Continue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Wanderers win in Bathurst

Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 Newcastle Jets By Jonathon Hagger 9/2/24 Above: Western Sydney are back on the winners list. Photo : Wander Women With six wins and two draws apiece the Western Sydney Wanderers faced off against the Newcastle Jets at Carrington Park in rural New South Wales. Two very talented, young and in redContinue reading “Wanderers win in Bathurst”

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”