Brisbane Roar 2-4 Central Coast Mariners by Alyce Collett (17/10/26) Above: Central Coast’s Eliza Familton, Peta Trimis, Skye Halmarick and Talia Kapetanellis celebrate after one of their side’s four goals this afternoon. Photo: via Central Coast Mariners. The Central Coast Mariners have had the perfect start to their A League Women’s season, downing the BrisbaneContinue reading “New look Mariners’ attack proves fruitful in season opener victory”
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A-League Women Team Preview 2026/27
14/10/26 Nine Impetus writers provide an in-depth look at each of the league’s 11 teams ahead of the big kick-off this weekend. Above: Melbourne City lift the trophy after last season’s Grand Final win over Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Adelaide United by Karleen Stevens After a frustrating end to their 2025/26 season,Continue reading “A-League Women Team Preview 2026/27”
PREVIEW ANALYSIS | How will Carla Ward replace pair of midfield stars?
by Alyce Collett (8/10/26) Above: Marissa Sheva (right, hugging #21) and Denise O’Sullivan (#10) will be sorely missed from the Republic of Ireland’s starting midfield tomorrow against Kazakhstan, but who may be the ones to replace them? Photo: Brian Lawless/PA. This window sees the beginning of an important what will hopefully be quartet of matches for the RepublicContinue reading “PREVIEW ANALYSIS | How will Carla Ward replace pair of midfield stars?”
Wise Williams reflects on journey that shaped her
by Alyce Collett (30/9/26) Above: Ryan Williams (right) in action earlier this year against KC Current. Photo: via NC Courage. Despite how much she is a core member of the North Carolina Courage defence these days, things have not always been easy in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for Courage co captain Ryan Williams. Williams was initiallyContinue reading “Wise Williams reflects on journey that shaped her”
Two Tillies complete ‘full circle’ to take on Swedish odyssey together
by Alyce Collett (30/9/26) Above: Isabel Gomez (third from left) and Bryleeh Henry (second from right) have both settled in well to their new life at FC Rosengård. Photo: Urszula Striner. Isabel Gomez and Bryleeh Henry were among a wave of players who left the A-League Women’s competition after the most recent season, with the pair both movingContinue reading “Two Tillies complete ‘full circle’ to take on Swedish odyssey together”
Irish international makes big moves to achieve big intentions
by Alyce Collett (25/9/26) Above: Saoirse Noonan (pictured) was a huge signing for Watford ahead of the season, and her signature is a sign of the ambitions of the club. Photo: via Watford FC. It is not often that a team newly promoted to the second tier of the English pyramid can lure an international calibre player toContinue reading “Irish international makes big moves to achieve big intentions”
From the Winner’s Circle – NPLW Victoria Grand Final 2026
by Alyce Collett (25/9/26) Above: Avondale FC celebrate after winning the 2026 NPLW Victoria Grand Final. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. After Avondale FC’s dramatic come from behind win in the NPLW Victoria Grand Final last weekend, the excitement amongst the playing group was palpable for all to see. Sloane Young – Avondale’s first goal scorer of theContinue reading “From the Winner’s Circle – NPLW Victoria Grand Final 2026”
New faces bring new energy to new Matildas squad
by Alyce Collett (24/9/26) Above: Tori Tumeth (left) and Charli Grant (right) are just some of the new faces in the most recent Matildas squad, released today. Photo: via Commbank Matildas. Australia’s squad for the upcoming window in October has been revealed, with some new faces joining the squad alongside plenty of familiar faces. There are three playersContinue reading “New faces bring new energy to new Matildas squad”
Ambitious Eagles on the dawn of a second chance
by Alyce Collett (6/9/26) Above: Crystal Palace are back in the WSL after only one season away from the top flight, but will things go better this time around? Photo: via WSL Football. It is a historic day for Crystal Palace, because after only one season away from the top flight of English women’s football the Eagles areContinue reading “Ambitious Eagles on the dawn of a second chance”
“Trust the process” says Everton star ahead of new campaign
by Alyce Collett (6/9/26) Above: Maz Pacheco and her Everton team mates will certainly be looking for a much more straightforward season than last year was. Photo: via Everton Women. It is the dawn of a new season for Everton, with the Toffees looking to build upon a 2025/26 season that could have gone better but also couldContinue reading ““Trust the process” says Everton star ahead of new campaign”
