Adelaide rock Perth with vital win

Adelaide United 2-1 Perth Glory by Jonathon Hagger (27/1/24) Above: Adelaide United celebrate a goal in their excellent win today. Photo: Adelaide United. Perth Glory’s recent disappointing run of form continued after doing down to defeat at Adelaide United, who started the day bottom of the table. It was a result that continued the Glory’sContinue reading “Adelaide rock Perth with vital win”

Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football

by Ben Carey (10/1/24). Above: Emma Checker – a key component in Melbourne Victory’s squad. Photo: Emma Checker Instagram. What a year 2023 was for Emma Checker. She graduated from university, witnessed a World Cup in her backyard, signed with a new club, and got married. Many of us might hope to achieve just one ofContinue reading “Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Ryan Miller Woods report on two of this week’s media conferences from A-League Women clubs ahead of Round 11 (5/1/24). Central Coast Mariners By Ryan Miller-Woods Central Coast Mariners’ Bianca Galic and Head Coach Emily Husband are looking to build on the positives from their New Year’s Eve defeat to Perth Glory whenContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Charli Grant: A year of huge positives with an exciting new chapter ahead in 2024

Impetus 71’s Ben Gilby speaks to Matildas defender Charli Grant about a sensational year for both club and country, and the next chapter in her career…(2/1/24). Above: Charli Grant in action for Australia against Chinese Taipei in the Olympic Qualifiers in Perth during November. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. A place in the WorldContinue reading “Charli Grant: A year of huge positives with an exciting new chapter ahead in 2024”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Members of the Impetus 71 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 and Coach of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Jets hit back to defeat Adelaide

Newcastle Jets 3-1 Adelaide United by Emma Burke (31/12/23). Above: Newcastle Jets icon Gema Simon in action last season, made a historic 150th appearance for the club today. Photo: Newcastle Jets. In the final A-League Women game of 2023, Newcastle Jets defeated visitors Adelaide United in a 3-1 win at Number Two Sportsground. Adelaide openedContinue reading “Jets hit back to defeat Adelaide”

Farrow fires Perth to New Year’s Eve Glory

Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (31/12/23). Above: Millie Farrow leads the celebrations for Perth Glory at Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Liberty A-League. Two goals from Millie Farrow – her sixth in the last five A-League Women games – ensured Perth Glory returned to winning ways against a Central Coast MarinersContinue reading “Farrow fires Perth to New Year’s Eve Glory”

The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition

by Immy Sanders (30/12/23). Above: The Australia team lining up before their Olympic Qualifier with Chinese Taipei in Perth on 1st November. Nine of the 11 players shown either currently or have played in the WSL Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Across July and August this year the Matildas co-hosted a home World Cup, whereContinue reading “The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry, and Kieran Yap report on four media conferences from A-League Women clubs ahead of round ten (29/12/23). Adelaide United by Genevieve Henry Ahead of Adelaide United’s meeting with Newcastle Jets on Sunday, the South Australian side’s head coach Adrian Stenta spoke to the press about his expectations for his team.Continue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Dos Santos’ maiden strike seals Sydney success

Sydney FC 1-0 Wellington Phoenix by Callum Logie (29/12/23) Above: Sydney FC match winner Jynaya Dos Santos (facing camera, eyes closed) celebrates with her sister Indiana today. Photo: Liberty A-Leagues. Sydney FC, featuring returning star Mackenzie Hawkesby, earned an important three points with this win over Wellington Phoenix thanks to teenager Jynaya Dos Santos’ first-everContinue reading “Dos Santos’ maiden strike seals Sydney success”