Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test

23/11/23 Above: Georgia Cassidy (purple shirt), so impressive in her first A-League season, has received a Young Matildas call-up. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Perth Glory FC. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24-player squad as The Young Matildas continue their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup whenContinue reading “Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices as player, coach, and event of the week. The votes are tallied up across the season and totals revealed just before Finals as we crown our Player and Coach of the Season (20/11/23) Player of the week: BEN GILBY: Whilst we await confirmation of whatContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

McNamara injury mars Melbourne City win

Newcastle Jets 2-3 Melbourne City By Emma Burke (19/11/23). Above: Melbourne City players swarm Daniela Galic after her opening goal. Photo: Melbourne City What should have been an exciting win for Melbourne City with a last-gasp goal in extra time, ended in despair as the game-winning scorer Holly McNamara was stretchered off the pitch withContinue reading “McNamara injury mars Melbourne City win”

Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane

Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western United by Ben Carey at Ballymore Stadium (19/11/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier and Western United’s Alana Cerne challenge for the ball. Photo: Western United. Western United recorded a tight 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on a warm, overcast Sunday afternoon in the Sunshine State. The match was the second thatContinue reading “Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane”

Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten

Perth Glory 2-2 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. EXCLUSIVE match photography by Rob Lizzi at Macedonia Park (18/11/23). Above: Hana Lowry (centre) celebrates with team mates after her late equaliser at Macedonia Park. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Two goals from Perth Glory young gun Hana Lowry book-ended a superb match at Macedonia ParkContinue reading “Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten”

Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall

18/11/23 Above: Chelsie Dawber (right) in action for Adelaide United last season at Perth Glory. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Adelaide United have announced the major news that forward Chelsie Dawber has returned to the club for the rest of the season after completing a two-year stint with Chicago Red Stars. Dawber rejoins her hometown team havingContinue reading “Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall”

Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges

18/11/23 Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson, who today named his squad for the December international window. Photo: Joseph Mayers/Football Australia. Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player Matildas squad to face Canada in a two-match series next month.  In their final internationals for 2023, Australia will take on the world number 10 at StarlightContinue reading “Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges”

A-League Women Media Conferences

17/11/23 Above: New Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaks to the media today. Image: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby Ahead of his first game in charge of the club, new Brisbane Roar boss Alex Smith has outlines what he wants to see from his team against Western United at Ballymore Stadium onContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby

Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on Perth Glory’s media conference with captain Tash Rigby ahead of her 100th appearance for the club on Saturday, and head coach Alex Epakis on his skipper’s influence, the challenge of Melbourne Victory and the impact of his young locally produced stars (16/11/23). Above: Tash Rigby speaking to the media todayContinue reading “Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby”

Mariners announce major signing of Dumont

11/11/23 Above: Casey Dumont unveiled today as a Central Coast Mariners player. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners have today announced the signing of goalkeeper Casey Dumont. The 31-year-old joins the club with an exceptionally powerful A-League Women resume, first starting her career with Brisbane Roar back in the inauguralContinue reading “Mariners announce major signing of Dumont”