Defending champions Sydney FC moved top of the W League ladder after two rounds after a 1-0 win at an Adelaide United side who are yet to win this season. Despite this, it was the South Australians who had the best of the early chances after Isabel Hodgson’s effort came back off the cross barContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
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W League Round-Up
Impetus editor Ben Gilby rounds up all the action from the opening weekend of the 2019/20 W League season Down Under. The 2019/20 W League season opened on Thursday 14th November when Western Sydney Wanderers hosted Adelaide United at Sydney’s Marconi Stadium. It was the South Australians who opened the scoring six minutes before theContinue reading “W League Round-Up”
W League Preview 2019/20
The Westfield W League begins its 2019/20 campaign when Round One takes place over four days from tomorrow night to Sunday. With the women’s game more popular than ever following a World Cup where Sam Kerr confirmed her status as one of the superstars of the global game, the Matildas have just broken their all-timeContinue reading “W League Preview 2019/20”
Sizzling Sam Scorches Chile
Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports on The Matildas’ win over La Roja. Australia 2-1 Chile Australian superstar Sam Kerr grabbed a brace as The Matildas beat Chile in front of a record crowd for a stand alone women’s match Down Under. Despite the East Fremantle born striker’s two goals, a fantastic debut from 25 year-oldContinue reading “Sizzling Sam Scorches Chile”
W League Announces 2019/20 Schedule
by Ben Gilby The Westfield W League has released its fixtures ahead of the 2019/20 season which kicks off between 14-17th November. With reigning champions Sydney FC, minor premiers Melbourne Victory and star-studded Perth Glory recruiting well plus renewed hope around the nation’s other sides, excitement is building as a what looks like a thrillingContinue reading “W League Announces 2019/20 Schedule”
Poles Apart: Forty Years of the Matildas
by Ben Gilby Yesterday marked the fortieth anniversary of the first recognised international for the Australian women’s national team when they took on New Zealand on 6th October 1979. The circumstances faced by these pioneer members of the Matildas are poles apart from their present day counterparts. It is important to emphasise that Australia isContinue reading “Poles Apart: Forty Years of the Matildas”
