Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact

by Kieran Yap (8/3/23) Above: Angie Beard in action for Western United against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Western United. Angela Beard’s last act in the A-League Women was to lift the trophy above her head on Grand Final day. Now, the former Melbourne Victory captain has returned to Australia to help the league’s newest clubContinue reading “Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact”

A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences

8/3/23 CANBERRA UNITED: by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United head coach Njegosh Popovich outlined his thoughts to the media today on the APL’s decision to deduct the club three points for fielding an illegible player against Sydney FC with the club set to appeal the penalty. “There’s three windows of opportunities to make substitutions. We endedContinue reading “A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women 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 the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (6/3/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers Extra

Ben Gilby reports on both head coaches’ post-match media conferences, plus Tom McCarthy provides another superb photo gallery from Macedonia Park (5/3/23). Above: Tash Rigby shows her delight after scoring her first A-League Women goal with teammates Alana Jancevski and Cyera Hintzen. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis lamented his side’s “clunky”Continue reading “Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers Extra”

Honours even despite Rigby’s landmark strike

Perth Glory 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Gilby (5/3/23) Above: The historic moment when Tash Rigby scored her first A-League Women goal in her 90th appearance to win the match for Perth Glory against Western Sydney Wanderers today. Photo: Anthony McCarthy. Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers played out an entertaining draw which willContinue reading “Honours even despite Rigby’s landmark strike”

Sydney show class to topple leaders

Sydney FC 3-0 Western United by Ben Carey (5/3/23) Above:  Mackenzie Hawkesby and Rachel Lowe celebrate after Lowe gave Sydney the lead. Photo: KeepUp. Sydney FC emerged victorious from an exciting top-of-the-table clash against Western United on Sunday afternoon. It was their second meeting of the season, with Western getting the better of Sydney lastContinue reading “Sydney show class to topple leaders”

Connors cancels Phoenix party

Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Brisbane Roar. By Kieran Yap (4/3/23). Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Marisa Van Der Meer’s goal against Brisbane Roar. Photo: @WgtnPhoenixFC twitter As far as low scoring draws go, the match between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar was one of the more entertaining games of the round. Goals from Marisa Van Der MeerContinue reading “Connors cancels Phoenix party”

McNamara dazzles on return in City win

Newcastle Jets 0-4 Melbourne City By Jonathan Tay (4/3/23) Above: Maria Rojas and Hannah Wilkinson (left) celebrate with Chelsea Blissett (right). Image: @MelbourneCity twitter Returnees Holly McNamara and Maria Rojas starred as Melbourne City defeated the Newcastle Jets 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. Rojas opened the scoring for City in the first half, before late goalsContinue reading “McNamara dazzles on return in City win”

Heyman hat-trick overcomes resurgent Reds

Canberra United 4-2 Adelaide United By Ryan Miller-Woods (4/3/23) Above: Michelle Heyman (left) and Laura Hughes for Canberra United. Photo: @CanberraUnited twitter Canberra United are really mounting a serious late-season charge for the Finals with a 4-2 victory against Adelaide United at McKellar Park. Michelle Heyman continued her superb run of scoring following last week’sContinue reading “Heyman hat-trick overcomes resurgent Reds”

A-League Women Friday Media Conferences

by Ben Gilby (3/3/23) ADELAIDE UNITED It will be a much-changed Adelaide United squad that travels to Canberra this weekend in a bid to end their winless streak. With the South Australian side currently on a run of eight games without a win, scoring just four goals in the process (with a tally of onlyContinue reading “A-League Women Friday Media Conferences”