Glory strengthen with arrival of Football Fern Blake

31/1/23 Above: Hannah Blake (white) in action for her university. Photo: Friends of Football. Perth Glory have confirmed that New Zealand international forward Hannah Blake has joined the club on an injury-replacement contract for the remainder of the A-League Women season. The 22-year-old has been brought on board to replace Rylee Baisden whose season wasContinue reading “Glory strengthen with arrival of Football Fern Blake”

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 (30/1/23). Player of the WeekContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Phoenix rising and Roar after dramatic clash

Brisbane Roar 3-3 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Carey (29/1/23) Above: Paige Satchell tries to work her way past the Brisbane Roar defence. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix staged one of the comebacks of the season against Brisbane Roar on a hot Saturday afternoon. Natalie Lawrence’s team suffered some early setbacks but weathered the storm toContinue reading “Phoenix rising and Roar after dramatic clash”

Pollicina goal defeats Adelaide United

Melbourne City 1-0 Adelaide United By Jonathan Tay (29/1/23) Above: Rhianna Pollicina celebrates after scoring Melbourne City’s winner. Photo: Keep Up. Melbourne City completed the double over an out-of-sorts Adelaide United at AAMI Park, easing to a 1-0 win on Sunday. Rhianna Pollicina’s 55th-minute tally proved the difference in a match that was far moreContinue reading “Pollicina goal defeats Adelaide United”

The Price is right for Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Newcastle Jets Report by Johnathan Stack, EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Kris Goman at Wanderers Football Park (28/1/23). Above: Olivia Price celebrates her winning goal for Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Western Sydney Wanderers moved into the top six of the Liberty A-League courtesy of a scrappy 1-0 winContinue reading “The Price is right for Wanderers”

Canberra handed second successive thrashing by leaders Western United

Canberra United 0-5 Western United by Ryan Miller-Woods (28/1/23) Above: Western United celebrate after yet another goal at McKellar Park today. Photo: Keep Up Western United put on a truly dominant performance against Canberra United at McKellar Park to send the home team to their second 5-0 defeat in as many matches. A brace byContinue reading “Canberra handed second successive thrashing by leaders Western United”

Sydney FC win in nine-goal shoot out over Victory

Melbourne Victory 3-6 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap at AAMI Park (26/1/23). Above: Hat-trick hero Princess Ibini gets a shot away for Sydney FC at Melbourne Victory today. Photo: Keep Up. That was a crazy couple of hours. Nine goals, multiple goalkeeper changes, a hattrick, three penalty kicks, and a ticketing fiasco are the highlightsContinue reading “Sydney FC win in nine-goal shoot out over Victory”

Phoenix overcome tough week full of positivity for Brisbane test

by Denise Duffy, Impetus New Zealand correspondent (26/1/23). Above: Mackenzie Barry speaking to the media today. Image: Wellington Phoenix. It’s been a big week for Wellington Phoenix. They recorded their first win of the season on Sunday afternoon against Canberra United and several in the squad battled the United States Women’s National Team not justContinue reading “Phoenix overcome tough week full of positivity for Brisbane test”

Mackenzie Hawkesby: Hard work brings success

In this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Sydney FC star Mackenzie Hawkesby speaks to us about how the team can overcome two successive Grand Final defeats and the potential for further international opportunities (25/1/23). by Kris Goman Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby in action for Sydney FC this season. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Tomorrow sees Sydney FCContinue reading “Mackenzie Hawkesby: Hard work brings success”

A-League Women News

Ryan Miller-Woods reports on Melbourne Victory and Canberra United’s media conferences, plus news from Sydney FC about an exciting opportunity for girls in New South Wales later this year (25/1/23). Ahead of his side’s match tomorrow against Sydney FC in the ‘Big Blue’, Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins told the media that he believesContinue reading “A-League Women News”