by Ben Gilby (12/10/24) Above: Tom Sermanni discusses his first squad and immediate aims for the Matildas squad. Image: Football Australia. Tom Sermanni admits that anyone who suggested he would be returning to international coaching was “mad” – but for the interim period that he is back in charge of the Matildas, he wants toContinue reading “Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas””
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Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score
Adelaide United 2-0 Western United by Ben Gilby (7/10/24) Above: Miley Grigg (looking left) celebrates after scoring her goal against Western United. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Adelaide United boss Adrian Stenta hailed a job well done as his team stepped up their preparations for the new A-League Women season with a 2-0Continue reading “Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Just over a month out from the start of the 2024/25 season, two head coaches met the media. Ben Gilby and Ryan Miller-Woods report (28/9/24). Above: Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaking at Suncorp Stadium this week. Photo: Chris Hyde / Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Brisbane Roar FC. Brisbane Roar by BenContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Carlos Vega Mena: I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to stand alongside RedStar team
by Ben Gilby (26/9/24) Above: Carlos Vega Mena on the touchline for Perth RedStar. Photo: FotoEnzo. He has been the mastermind behind a stunning four-year period of success at Perth RedStar. Before he stepped down as the club’s head coach yesterday, Carlos Vega Mena spoke to me about his team’s superb 2024. Four years, nineContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to stand alongside RedStar team”
NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024
Ben Gilby (BG), Tommy Doleman (TD), and Kelechi Osunwa (KO) select their squad of the 30 best players in the competition this season and then reveal their 11 starters and seven substitutes before inviting you to select your starting team from the squad listed (25/9/24). GOALKEEPERS: Gabby Dal Busco (Perth RedStar), Rebecca Bennett (Balcatta Etna).Continue reading “NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024”
Wood rocket seals third straight Top Four Cup win for RedStar
Perth SC 0-1 Perth RedStar Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (21/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar celebrate with the Top Four Cup yesterday after defeating Perth SC 1-0. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth RedStar earned their third successive NPLW WA Top Four Cup, and a fourth in five years thanks toContinue reading “Wood rocket seals third straight Top Four Cup win for RedStar”
Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar
Perth RedStar’s Caitlin Doeglas talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, her six years in the W-League and A-League Women with Perth Glory, and how she feels the NPLW WA is growing (18/9/24). Above: Caitlin Doeglas with the Tracey Wheeler Medal that she won as player of the match in the Night Series Grand Final winContinue reading “Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar”
NPLW WA Top Four Cup Review
Ben Gilby reviews both of Sunday’s showdowns, with photography from Rob Lizzi at Perth RedStar v Perth SC (16/9/24). Above: From left to right – Grace Johnston, Sam Mathers, and Ella Lincoln sprint forward to acclaim Charli Wainwright for hitting the winning penalty yesterday at RedStar Arena. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. PerthContinue reading “NPLW WA Top Four Cup Review”
NPLW WA – What’s it all about?
Ben Gilby has been covering the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) competition in Western Australia for a number of years now. His coverage of it on the site is consistently among Impetus‘ most-read articles each week. But why is this? Why does this league mean so much to him, and who are the clubs andContinue reading “NPLW WA – What’s it all about?”
Azzurri storm to State Cup success
Perth SC 4-1 Perth RedStar Report by Ben Gilby with photos from Rob Lizzi (8/9/24) Above: Ella Lincoln celebrates in style after putting Perth SC 2-1 ahead yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC came from behind with a powerful second-half performance which enabled them to defeat Perth RedStar and win theirContinue reading “Azzurri storm to State Cup success”
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