Sunday A-League Women Preview

Sunday sees two huge matches which will decide the destination of the Premier’s Plate. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard the pre-match views of Melbourne City head coach Rado Vidosic whose team face Western Sydney Wanderers, along with Adelaide United head coach Adrian Stenta and defender Kayla Sharples ahead of their game with leaders Sydney FC (5/3/22).Continue reading “Sunday A-League Women Preview”

Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin

Wellington Phoenix 1-3 Perth Glory Above: Perth Glory’s New Zealand international Liz Anton (left) competes in the air. Photo: Perth Glory. By Ben Gilby (5/3/22) Perth Glory’s superb season ended with a mixture of disappointment and pride as they missed out on Finals football on just goal difference from Melbourne Victory. Virtually no one unconnectedContinue reading “Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin”

Draw Enough For Victory

Melbourne Victory 0-0 Canberra United Above: Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont comes out to claim ahead of Canberra United’s Michelle Heyman. Photo: Melbourne Victory. By Kieran Yap (5/3/22) Melbourne Victory hosted Canberra United with their finals hopes in the balance. It had been just over a week since the sides last met in a dramaticContinue reading “Draw Enough For Victory”

Jets Limp On As Visitors Roar Ahead

Newcastle Jets 1-5 Brisbane Roar Above: Brisbane Roar’s hat-trick hero Larissa Crummer (left) celebrates with Mariel Hecher. Photo: Brisbane Roar. By Kieran Yap (5/3/22) Newcastle renamed the Number Two Sportsground after the record-breaking Cass Davis for their match against Brisbane Roar. The stands were packed and the atmosphere celebratory as the club and community acknowledgedContinue reading “Jets Limp On As Visitors Roar Ahead”

Friday A-League Women Preview

Tomorrow night sees three A-League Women matches as the season reaches its last regular round. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from four head coaches – Melbourne Victory’s Jeff Hopkins, Newcastle Jets’ Ash Wilson, Perth Glory’s Alex Epakis, and Wellington Phoenix’s Gemma Lewis. Additionally, there are the views of Perth captain Tash Rigby, Victory defender Brooke Hendrix,Continue reading “Friday A-League Women Preview”

Five Minutes With Susan Phonsongkham

Above: Susan Phonsongkham gets in a tackle for Perth Glory at Sydney FC in January. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Perth Glory’s Susan Phonsongkham had a quick question and answer exchange with Impetus’ Ben Gilby (2/3/22). BG: Can you give us a taster of your footballing journey from junior footballContinue reading “Five Minutes With Susan Phonsongkham”

City Keep Premiership Dreams Alive

Melbourne City 2-0 Newcastle Jets Above: Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City battle it out on Tuesday. Photo: Newcastle Jets. By Kieran Yap (2/3/22) Melbourne City has delayed Sydney FC’s premiership celebrations with a 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets. Anything less than three points would have handed to title to Sydney. Rado Vidosic brought Hannah WilkinsonContinue reading “City Keep Premiership Dreams Alive”

Wellington Rewarded With Win

Western Sydney Wanderers 2-3 Wellington Phoenix Above: Joy unconfined for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. By Ben Gilby (2/3/22) Wellington Phoenix claimed their second A-League Women victory of the season at Western Sydney Wanderers. Gemma Lewis’ side are now only bottom on goal difference. Once more, the New Zealanders had to do it the hardContinue reading “Wellington Rewarded With Win”

Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue

Above:The announcement of Canberra as the venue of the Matildas’ second April international with New Zealand was supported by the local football community. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Football Australia CEO James Johnson and Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson as Australia’s plans for the April international window wereContinue reading “Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue”

Impetus Achievers Awards

Above: Adelaide United and their Coopers Stadium home set up ready for the competition’s first Pride Game at the weekend. Photo: Adelaide United. As the A-League Women season heads towards its final round of the regular season, our writing team covering the competition Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman reveal their player, coach, andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”