Balcatta Etna 2-1 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby with photo gallery from Rob Lizzi (16/6/24) Above: Liana Cook (facing left) celebrates her winning goal for Balcatta Etna earlier today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Balcatta Etna gained a hugely important victory in their bid to push for the NPLW WA title asContinue reading “Balcatta boost title hopes with win over Azzurri”
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Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective
Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”
Azzurri gain vital win in thrilling battle of the top two
Perth RedStar 3-4 Perth SC by Ben Gilby (9/6/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after Kim McCartney’s free-kick put them 4-2 up earlier today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC earned their first-ever NPLW WA win at champions Perth RedStar in a superb seven-goal thriller between the league’s top two sides today. TheContinue reading “Azzurri gain vital win in thrilling battle of the top two”
Abbey Meakins: “I’m excited for the rest of the season and to see what we can achieve”
Balcatta Etna‘s Abbey Meakins was announced as Impetus’ NPLW WA Player of the Month for May last week. She speaks to Ben Gilby about a bittersweet 2023 campaign, her move to Balcatta, and aims for a successful 2024 (5/6/24). Above: Abbey Meakins (left) in action for Balcatta Etna against her previous side Perth SC earlierContinue reading “Abbey Meakins: “I’m excited for the rest of the season and to see what we can achieve””
Wheeler & Hunt reflect on the last week with the Matildas
by Ben Gilby (4/6/24) Above: Clare Wheeler (left) speaking to the media alongside Clare Hunt. Image: Football Australia. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a week for the Matildas. Two final chances to impress Tony Gustavsson before he named his squad for the Olympics, and Australian icon Lydia Williams’ final game on home soil. ThereContinue reading “Wheeler & Hunt reflect on the last week with the Matildas”
Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead
by Ben Gilby (2/6/24) Above: Lydia Williams and Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised both the level of emotions around the Matildas squad ahead of tomorrow’s game with China and the steely determination to “show who they really are.” As well as beingContinue reading “Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead”
Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity
by Ben Gilby (29/5/24) Above: Mary Fowler speaking from Coopers Stadium in Adelaide today. Image: Football Australia. We’re less than 48 hours away from the first of the two Matildas’ friendlies against China, and attacker Mary Fowler is determined that she and her teammates will do everything possible to put themselves in the best possibleContinue reading “Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity”
Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – May 2024
by Ben Gilby (29/5/24) Above: Abbey Meakins (dark blue shirt) battling away for Balcatta Etna against her former side Perth SC earlier this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closelyContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – May 2024”
NPLW WA 2024 Round Eight Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full report each along with all the details from the round’s other two matches plus photography from Cat Bryant and Denyse McCulloch (27/5/24) Above: Sophie Meaden fires home Fremantle City’s equaliser against Perth SC yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Cat Bryant. Game of the week Fremantle City 1-1 Perth SC by Ben Gilby Freo and Perth SCContinue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round Eight Review”
Savannah Olsthoorne: From Bunbury to Subiaco and growing all the time
In the latest part of our WA on Wednesday series of player interviews from the NPLW WA, Subiaco‘s Savannah Olsthoorne talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Subiaco, and what more can be done to identify talented players from outside the Perth metro areas (22/5/24) Above: Savannah Olsthoorne (white shirt) looks toContinue reading “Savannah Olsthoorne: From Bunbury to Subiaco and growing all the time”
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