A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (27/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Jet propelled United destroy Newcastle

Newcastle Jets 0-6 Western United by Johnathan Stack (26/2/23) Above: So much for Newcastle Jets to celebrate today at Newcastle Jets. Photo: Keep Up. League leaders Western United destroyed Newcastle Jets getting revenge in style for their 2-0 defeat to the same team just over two weeks ago. The visitors, led by assistant coach HelenContinue reading “Jet propelled United destroy Newcastle”

Zimmerman’s rocket rescues a point for Victory

Melbourne Victory 2-2 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (26/2/23) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate Catherine Zimmerman’s wonder strike. Photo: A-League Women A goal-of-the-season contender from Catherine Zimmerman rescued a point for Melbourne Victory against Adelaide United in the final match of Pride Round.   Things were looking positive for Victory when a hopeful Melina Ayres ball caughtContinue reading “Zimmerman’s rocket rescues a point for Victory”

Sydney FC overcome defiant Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Sydney FC By Ben Carey (26/2/23). Above: Princess Ibini tries to get the ball past Claudia Cicco. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC overcame a defiant Wellington Phoenix side on Sunday afternoon at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium.  Due to the recent international break, neither side had played in two weeks. The first half hour of the match was quite competitive, with a few attacks fromContinue reading “Sydney FC overcome defiant Phoenix”

Iconic Heyman at the double as Canberra continues Finals challenge

Canberra United 3-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Lucy Fuller (26/2/23) Above: Canberra United celebrate after a goal against The Wanderers. Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United kept their hopes of reaching the finals alive this weekend with a 3-0 win against Western Sydney Wanderers to push them to three wins in a row and keep themContinue reading “Iconic Heyman at the double as Canberra continues Finals challenge”

Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar Extra

Impetus‘ Ben Gilby reports on Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis‘ post-match media conference and Tom McCarthy provides a superb photo gallery from Macedonia Park (25/2/23). Above: Hana Lowry is embraced by her captain Tash Rigby after scoring for Perth Glory today. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis hailed his players’ effortsContinue reading “Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar Extra”

Lowry’s individual flair the difference as Perth’s Finals chase continues

Perth Glory 2-0 Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby (25/2/23) Above: Perth Glory’s hometown hero Hana Lowry celebrates after scoring both of her side’s goals today. Photo: Keep Up. Perth Glory maintained their Finals charge after two pieces of individual skill from hometown star Hana Lowry ensured that the Western Australian side won their fourth gameContinue reading “Lowry’s individual flair the difference as Perth’s Finals chase continues”

Cortnee Vine: Building confidence & hitting the heights

Prior to the international window, Impetus‘ Ben Gilby had the opportunity to put questions 1:1 to Sydney FC’s Australian international Cortnee Vine (24/2/23). Above: Cortnee Vine in action for Australia against South Africa last October. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. Whether it be dancing her way up the flank, supplying pinpoint crosses, or deadly finishes,Continue reading “Cortnee Vine: Building confidence & hitting the heights”

A-League Women Media Conferences

24/2/23 CANBERRA UNITED: by Ben Gilby Canberra United pair Grace Taranto and Michelle Heyman both identified to the media today how important it is for the capital city side to build on their superb win over Sydney FC prior to the international break when they take on Western Sydney Wanderers tomorrow. With Canberra having respondedContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Alex Epakis: Perth are reaping the rewards for hard work

Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spoke exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about how his team has found their best form after a tough run of results and losing a key striker to season-ending injury for the third successive campaign (23/2/23). Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory are currentlyContinue reading “Alex Epakis: Perth are reaping the rewards for hard work”