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”
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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”
Mackenzie Hawkesby re-signs for Sydney: Can she put the Sky Blues back on top?
Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby celebrates in Sky Blue. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (7/8/2025). One of Sydney FC’s very best talents in Mackenzie Hawkesby has signed on to continue her career in Sky Blue for the 2025/26 A-League Women Season. Her one-year extension will help spur Sydney on in their quest to getContinue reading “Mackenzie Hawkesby re-signs for Sydney: Can she put the Sky Blues back on top?”
One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.
By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/6/25 Above: Emily Husband with the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Why are women still underrepresented in senior coaching roles, and what can be done to change that? The A-League Women is gaining momentum, with rising talent and growing fan interest, but behind the scenes, progress is farContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”
“The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners
By Isabelle Campbell 3/6/25 Above: Sarah Rowe (left) after the A-League Women Grand Final win. Photo: A-League/Central Coast Mariners When Sarah Rowe signed with the Central Coast Mariners midway through the A-League Women’s 2024/25 season, it was with excitement, ambition, and a willingness to be pushed outside her comfort zone. What followed was something sheContinue reading ““The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners”
Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches
by Isabelle Campbell (29/5/25) Above: Tom Sermanni. Photo: Football Australia. Just 24 hours after the A-League Women was named the ‘Best League in Asia’, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has launched a scathing critique of the competition, calling for urgent structural changes and greater investment in professionalism. “We started the A-League Women, or the W-League, as itContinue reading “Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches”
“A Lot More to Give”- Izzy Gomez’s Journey to Silverware
Isabelle Campbell 19/05/2025 Above: Izzy Gomez. Photo: Beck Hartley for Impetus In November, Izzy Gomez received the biggest call of her career, a maiden Matildas selection. But just days before she was due to join the national team, an untimely injury forced her out. That injury happened in a clash with Melbourne Victory, a detail that wouldContinue reading ““A Lot More to Give”- Izzy Gomez’s Journey to Silverware”
”Heart & Desire”- Husband Reflects on Historic Win
by Isabelle Campbell at AAMI Park for Impetus (18/05/25) Above: The Mariners following the winning penalty kick. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus From scratch to silverware, Emily Husband has guided the Central Coast Mariners to a historic championship, just two years after the club’s women’s program was reintroduced. The Mariners’ grand final victory marks not only a hugeContinue reading “”Heart & Desire”- Husband Reflects on Historic Win “
Mariners hold firm to take out Victory
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners win 5-4 on penalties after extra-time. by Alice de Koster-Kitto (18/5/25) Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the A-League Women Grand Final trophy in only their second year back in the competition. Photo: A-Leagues Central Coast Mariners have been crowned the 2024/25 A-League Women Champions after defeatingContinue reading “Mariners hold firm to take out Victory”
“It Would Mean Everything”: Captain Morrison’s Grand Final Moment Arrives
Isabelle Campbell 16/05/2025 Above: Kayla Morrison. Photo: A-League Women. As Melbourne Victory prepares to face the Central Coast Mariners in the Grand Final this Sunday, captain Kayla Morrison is relishing the chance to lead her team on the pitch after missing the club’s last final through injury. “Really excited,” Morrison told the media. “It’s just another game,Continue reading ““It Would Mean Everything”: Captain Morrison’s Grand Final Moment Arrives “
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