Impetus’ Ryan Miller Woods, Ben Gilby, and Jamie Spangher report on four media conferences from A-League Women’s clubs ahead of round eight (14/12/23). Adelaide United by Jamie Spangher “This is actually happening.” At 15 years and 54 days old, Miley Grigg became the youngest player to debut for Adelaide United across both the men’s andContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
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Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship
Four Impetus writers, Tara Murray, Ava-Marianne Elliott, Ben Gilby, and Elsie Nash identify and profile some of the best players aged 22 or under in the Championship this season (13/12/23). Tara Bourne Age: 20. Club: Sheffield United. by Tara Murray Throughout the last three seasons, Tara Bourne has played her way through the Championship atContinue reading “Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player andContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Perth take the Glory to go top after sensational win at City
Melbourne City 1-3 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (9/12/23). Above: Perth Glory’s hat-trick hero Millie Farrow (right) celebrates with Susan Phonsongkham today. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory produced a gritty and ruthless performance to make the most of their chances when they came. Despite having significantly less possession and opportunities on goal, Alex Epakis’ sideContinue reading “Perth take the Glory to go top after sensational win at City”
A-League Women media conferences
Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods and Ben Gilby report on three of this week’s media conferences to date ahead of the A-League Women’s return after the international window (7/12/23). Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United go into the weekend’s match away to Brisbane Roar bottom of the A-League Women’s ladder but do have two games inContinue reading “A-League Women media conferences”
Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain”
by Ben Gilby (4/12/23) Above: Caitlin Foord speaking today from the Matildas camp in Vancouver. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of Australia’s final game of a historic 2023, attacker Caitlin Foord reflected on both the challenges of this particular international window, and her year for both club and country. Foord was one of a number ofContinue reading “Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain””
Siemsen: “It’s all part of the learning of becoming an international footballer”
by Ben Gilby (3/12/23). Above: Remy Siemsen speaking as The Matildas begin their preparations for the second match against Canada this international window. Image: Football Australia. Just under two years since her last international start, and within weeks of making a return to club football after a debilitating ankle injury, Remy Siemsen revealed the challengesContinue reading “Siemsen: “It’s all part of the learning of becoming an international footballer””
Matildas suffer after they “go extreme”
Canada 5-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (2/12/23). Above: Three of Canada’s four goalscorers come together to celebrate – (from left to right) Adriana Leon, Nichelle Prince, and Cloe Lacasse. Photo: CANWNT. An Australia side, which could be described at best as “experimental” crashed to a 5-0 defeat to Canada on Vancouver Island in the firstContinue reading “Matildas suffer after they “go extreme””
Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories”
by Ben Gilby (28/11/23). Above: Clare Polkinghorne speaking today as the Matildas began to gather in Canada for two matches this international window. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s legendary defender Clare Polkinghorne told the media today that whilst she has “pretty good memories” of the nations’ most recent meeting with forthcoming opponents Canada at the WorldContinue reading “Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories””
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition reveal their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. Every vote for player and coach of the week is kept and tallied up just ahead of Finals when our Player and Coach of the season will be announced (27/11/23). Player of the week: BEN GILBY: EmilyContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
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