Last week, Ellie Carpenter was announced as both the Australian PFA’s Player of Year and Young Player of the Year. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines the continued growth of this outstanding 21 year-old from Cowra. Above: Ellie Carpenter went toe-by-toe with Megan Rapinoe at the Olympics and came out on top. Photo: Getty Images. Sam KerrContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter: A Brilliant Player And Getting Better”
Tag Archives: Australian Women's Football
Roar and City Continue To Add To Squads
Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City both announce the re-signing of players who have worked their way back after long term injuries as Queenslander Larissa Crummer is back for another season with the Roar and Chelsea Blissett returns to the sky blue. Artwork: Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar have announced the latest addition to their 2021/22 W-LeagueContinue reading “Roar and City Continue To Add To Squads”
Roar and Wanderers Announce Further Squad Additions
There’s yet more W-League signing news with Brisbane Roar announcing two hometown heroes re-signing with the club and Western Sydney Wanderers handing a first W-League contract to Sheridan Gallagher. We hear from all three players and both head coaches. Artwork: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have announced Young Matildas midfielder Hollie Palmer and goalkeeper Georgie WorthContinue reading “Roar and Wanderers Announce Further Squad Additions”
Heyman Re-Signs For Canberra & City Announce Wilkinson
The big news overnight from the latest batch of W-League signings is Canberra United announcing the retention of iconic league record goal scorer Michelle Heyman with Melbourne City adding New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson. We hear from both players and head coaches. Above: Michelle Heyman scoring for Canberra United in the W-League last season againstContinue reading “Heyman Re-Signs For Canberra & City Announce Wilkinson”
Three More Major Additions To W-League Squads
Overnight, Melbourne City announced the hugely important retention of Emma Checker on two year deal, Western Sydney Wanderers have brought Teigen Allen back to the club and Brisbane Roar announce the signing of Shea Connors. We hear from the players and head coaches. Above: Emma Checker – back in sky blue. Artwork supplied by: MelbourneContinue reading “Three More Major Additions To W-League Squads”
Major Financial Boost For Women’s Football In Australia
Ben Gilby summarises the overnight news which saw a four year partnership between the Commonwealth Bank and women’s football in Australia commence and hears from some of the key people involved. Artwork: Ashley Feder/Football Australia. Photo: Getty Images. Football Australia’s partnership with Commonwealth Bank which aims to significantly elevate women’s football across the nation hasContinue reading “Major Financial Boost For Women’s Football In Australia”
Roar Announce Re-Signing of Teen Queensland Defender
Artwork: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have announced teenage defender Holly McQueen as its third re-signing ahead of the new W-League season. The 19-year-old Queenslander has spent recent seasons learning from the likes Clare Polkinghorne and was officially promoted into the squad late last term. She will now get the chance to push for a W-LeagueContinue reading “Roar Announce Re-Signing of Teen Queensland Defender”
More Key Signings in the W-League
Overnight news from the W-League with Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers all announcing exciting additions to their squads. Above: Mariel Hecher celebrates with Tameka Yallop for Brisbane Roar last season. Photo: W-League. Brisbane Roar have announced the re-signing of highly talented attacker Mariel Hecher for a second season in orange. The Brazilian-bornContinue reading “More Key Signings in the W-League”
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”
Rebekah Stott: Back At City
Overnight, news broke of Rebekah Stott‘s return to Melbourne City, the culmination of one of the toughest years of the New Zealand international’s life. Above: Rebekah Stott in action for Melbourne City against Perth Glory. Photo: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images. Rebekah Stott has re-joined Melbourne City FC. The 28-year-old will make her return to the W-League this season after successfully battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The inspirationalContinue reading “Rebekah Stott: Back At City”
impetusfootball.org 