A tale of two halves as Brisbane and Wanderers share the points

Brisbane Roar 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Carey (17/12/23) Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier (orange shirt) in possession today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. On a piping hot Sunday evening in the Sunshine State, Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers traded blows in an exciting, high-energy draw. The Roar came into the match hoping to overcomeContinue reading “A tale of two halves as Brisbane and Wanderers share the points”

Van Egmond guest stint ends with one of the best games of the season

Newcastle Jets 4-2 Western United By Kieran Yap (17/12/23) Above: Emily van Egmond for Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Jets Emily van Egmond has finished her guest stint in style with Newcastle recording a 4-2 win over Western United in the weekend’s most entertaining game. The Matildas playmaker was making the last of her five appearancesContinue reading “Van Egmond guest stint ends with one of the best games of the season”

Stott’s rocket earns City point on the Central Coast

Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Melbourne City by Jamie Spangher (15/12/23) Above: Leticia McKenna in action for Melbourne City at Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Melbourne City. A superb strike from Rebekah Stott 12 minutes from the end of regular time earned Melbourne City a point at Central Coast. A power outage at Central Coast StadiumContinue reading “Stott’s rocket earns City point on the Central Coast”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player andContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Western United return to winning ways in Adelaide

Adelaide United 1-3 Western United by Emma Burke (9/12/23). Above: Adelaide United’s Nanako Sasaki (red shirt) in possession against Western United today. Photo: Adelaide United. Western United have beaten Adelaide United in an exciting 3-1 clash, marking their first match under new head coach Kat Smith. While the Adelaide rain could delay kick-off, the RedsContinue reading “Western United return to winning ways in Adelaide”

Perth take the Glory to go top after sensational win at City

Melbourne City 1-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (9/12/23). Above: Perth Glory’s hat-trick hero Millie Farrow (right) celebrates with Susan Phonsongkham today. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory produced a gritty and ruthless performance to make the most of their chances when they came. Despite having significantly less possession and opportunities on goal, Alex Epakis’ sideContinue reading “Perth take the Glory to go top after sensational win at City”

Harding brace seals vital win for Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers 3-0 Central Coast Mariners by Jamie Spangher (8/12/23). Above: Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate a goal in their statement victory over the Mariners Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers showed impressive dominance in their 3-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners at Wanderers Football Park. The fixture kicked off with an impressively evenContinue reading “Harding brace seals vital win for Wanderers”

A-League Women media conferences

Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods and Ben Gilby report on three of this week’s media conferences to date ahead of the A-League Women’s return after the international window (7/12/23). Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United go into the weekend’s match away to Brisbane Roar bottom of the A-League Women’s ladder but do have two games inContinue reading “A-League Women media conferences”

Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts

By Emma Burke (6/12/23). Above: The Matildas in training to face Canada: Photo: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. Matildas’ head coach Tony Gustavsson has faced Australian and Canadian media in a match day -1 press conference to discuss his reasoning behind line-up choices, playing on synthetic grass, and the importance of this game as an opportunity to farewellContinue reading “Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts”

Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain”

by Ben Gilby (4/12/23) Above: Caitlin Foord speaking today from the Matildas camp in Vancouver. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of Australia’s final game of a historic 2023, attacker Caitlin Foord reflected on both the challenges of this particular international window, and her year for both club and country. Foord was one of a number ofContinue reading “Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain””