Australian Football Round-Up

A week that contained the news of first confirmed home game for the Matildas since March 2020, the announcement of a new status for the top level of women’s football in the country, sixteen A-League Women signing announcements plus the news that Melbourne Victory have appointed a specific female health specialist. Ben Gilby rounds upContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”

Australian Round-Up

It’s been another week packed full of player signings and the first kits for the new season have been unveiled. Ben Gilby brings you the views of all the players, coaches and officials involved. Canberra United re-sign two major players: Above: Grace Maher (right) is back in lime green for 2021/22. Photo: Canberra Times CanberraContinue reading “Australian Round-Up”

Rankin Returns To The Roar and Striker Hayward Joins Reds

More overnight signing news from the W-League with Brisbane Roar re-signing the hugely talented teenager Jamilla Rankin and Paige Hayward comes on board at Adelaide United. Above: Jamilla Rankin in possession for Brisbane Roar against Melbourne Victory last season. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have confirmed that W-League Young Footballer of the Year nominee JamillaContinue reading “Rankin Returns To The Roar and Striker Hayward Joins Reds”

W-League News Round-Up

There’s a new head coach at Brisbane Roar, three players announced by Adelaide United and two by Newcastle Jets. Impetus brings you up to date. Brisbane Roar have announced Garrath McPherson as its new W-League Head Coach on a multi-year deal. The appointment marks a welcome return to the Roar for the 38-year-old, who previouslyContinue reading “W-League News Round-Up”

Adelaide United Re-Sign Another Four Key Players

Above: Adelaide United star Chelsie Dawber is one of four players that the club have re-signed. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Adelaide United have announced the re-signings of Isabel Hodgson, Chelsie Dawber, Ella Tonkin and Meleri Mullan for the upcoming W-League 2021/22 season. Hodgson started all 12 matches while scoring two goals predominantlyContinue reading “Adelaide United Re-Sign Another Four Key Players”

Reds Announce Contract Extensions And A Departure

Above: Matilda McNamara in action for Adelaide United last season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United Adelaide United have announced the retention of head coach Adrian Stenta and South Australian born players Emily Hodgson and Matilda McNamara all on two year contracts. The news is tempered by the news that Head of Women’s Football, IvanContinue reading “Reds Announce Contract Extensions And A Departure”

Adelaide United Make Major Appointment Ahead Of New Season

Adelaide United‘s women’s and men’s teams have both enjoyed huge success in 2020/21, but their announcement of Vito Basile (pictured above, photo via Adelaide United FC) as new Head of Football at the club shows that the South Australian side are going all out for even greater success next season. Adelaide United have today announcedContinue reading “Adelaide United Make Major Appointment Ahead Of New Season”

Adrian Stenta: Stability the Key To Success

Adelaide United have recently completed their best ever W-League season which saw them win more games than ever before and smash the record attendance for a stand-alone match in the competition’s history. These successes were tempered by the club missing out on a first ever place in the Finals on goal difference. Ben Gilby reviewedContinue reading “Adrian Stenta: Stability the Key To Success”

Ivan Karlovic – Pushing Adelaide United To Greater Heights

Adelaide United have had the greatest season in their W-League history coming agonisingly close to qualifying for the Finals for the first time and breaking the competition’s regular season attendance record. Ben Gilby spoke to the club’s Head of Women’s Football, Ivan Karlovic about progress in South Australia. BEN GILBY: Can you tell us aContinue reading “Ivan Karlovic – Pushing Adelaide United To Greater Heights”

Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South

Adelaide United are enjoying the greatest season in their history. Ben Gilby had the opportunity to speak to two of their key young players, striker Chelsie Dawber who has scored 75 goals in 46 games at State League level and Emily Condon, who made her W-League debut for the South Australian side at the ageContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South”