Canberra United 2-1 Melbourne City by Ben Gilby (13/12/25) Above: Michelle Heyman (facing camera, centre) celebrates her goal that put Canberra United 2-0 up at a wet McKellar Park today. Photo: A-Leagues. Canberra United extended their winning run to four games, with a second successive victory against a potential title challenger at home in theContinue reading “Leaders Canberra condemn City to first defeat”
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Fast starting Canberra earn first win
Canberra United 3-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (22/11/25) Above: Canberra United celebrate during their win over Perth Glory today. Photo: Canberra United. Two goals in the opening eight minutes ensured that Canberra United earned their maiden win of the A-League Women season, condemning Perth Glory to a third successive defeat as a consequence. GoalsContinue reading “Fast starting Canberra earn first win”
Sydney surge to maintain unbeaten start
Sydney FC 2-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (15/11/25) Above: Riley Tanner on the ball for Sydney FC against Perth Glory today. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC recorded their first win of the A-League Women season thanks to second-half strikes from Bianca Galić and Riley Tanner. Ante Jurić’s side’s success at Leichhardt Oval this afternoonContinue reading “Sydney surge to maintain unbeaten start”
Johnston shines as Perth end long wait for away win
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (31/10/25) Above: Rola Badawiya (right) celebrates with Grace Johnston after scoring Perth Glory’s second goal tonight. Photo: Perth Glory. Grace Johnston bagged two assists as Perth Glory opened the new A-League Women season with their first away win since 31st December 2023. The Young Matilda wasContinue reading “Johnston shines as Perth end long wait for away win”
A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26
Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the trophy after their Grand Final win last season. Photo: A-Leagues. Impetus‘ team of contributors who will be covering the A-League Women for us this season kick things off with this guide to each team and their prospects for the new campaign (29/10/25). Adelaide United by Alyce Collett Season 2024/25Continue reading “A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26”
An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was present at both Australia’s friendlies against Wales in Cardiff and England in Derby over the past few days. He assesses what he saw (29/10/25). Above: The Matildas in the huddle at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium against England. Photo: Football Australia. Whilst a red card and a 3-0 loss to England mayContinue reading “An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas”
WA State team take the Glory with win over Perth
Western Australia 2-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby 19/10/25 Above: Caitlin Doeglas, who scored one and created several other great opportunities for Western Australia today – seen in this image in action for Perth RedStar this season. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. A Western Australia team drawn from the NPLW WA claimed a superb victory overContinue reading “WA State team take the Glory with win over Perth”
When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross
by Ben Gilby and Genevieve Henry (16/10/25) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action as a second-half substitute against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal’s start to the season has seen four points dropped to top four rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as being frustrated at home by Aston Villa,Continue reading “When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross”
Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch
by Ben Gilby (15/10/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media at today’s season launch event. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters has underlined how continuity and a specific focus on beating the side’s difficulties on the road can be the springboard to ending the club’s long absenceContinue reading “Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch”
Lyon make Arsenal pay
8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”
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