A-League Women Awards 2022/23

24/4/23 Graphics by: Ben Carey. Throughout the home and away season, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women have been voting for their player and coach of the week. Now, just days before this year’s Grand Final, we have finished tallying up the votes and can announce our winners. Impetus A-League WomenContinue reading “A-League Women Awards 2022/23”

WA Women’s State Cup First Round Wrap

by Ben Gilby (23/4/23). Above: Ella Lincoln, who scored a hat-trick for Perth SC in their win over Mandurah City. Photo: Fotoenzo. The opening round of the Western Australia Women’s State Cup saw, as expected, all of the NPLW WA teams facing lower-ranked opposition run-out winners. Curtin University were the only top-tier side to fallContinue reading “WA Women’s State Cup First Round Wrap”

Jeff Hopkins: Previous GFs have no bearing – We’re focussed on getting that result

by Ben Gilby (21/4/23). Above: Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s Preliminary Final at Sydney FC. Image: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins emphasised to the media today that his team has totally recovered from 120 minutes of dramatic Semi-Final action and are prepared to deny SydneyContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins: Previous GFs have no bearing – We’re focussed on getting that result”

Sarah Hunter: Sydney have to capitalise on their chances

by Ben Gilby (20/4/23) Above: Sarah Hunter speaking to the media today. Image: Sydney FC. Sydney FC defender Sarah Hunter today told the media that despite their semi-final loss to Western United, confidence is high in the camp ahead of this weekend’s Preliminary Final showdown with Melbourne Victory. “Everyone is super determined. Everyone knows thatContinue reading “Sarah Hunter: Sydney have to capitalise on their chances”

Kelly Stirton: ParaMatildas are growing and aiming for Asian Cup glory

by Ben Gilby (19/4/23) Above: ParaMatildas head coach Kelly Stirton advises her squad during training. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Almost a year ago, the ParaMatildas reached the first-ever Women’s IFCPF World Cup Final and produced a heroic display in going down to the United States. Now, with her side ranked as theContinue reading “Kelly Stirton: ParaMatildas are growing and aiming for Asian Cup glory”

Stunning Victory in the game that had it all

Melbourne City 3-3 Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory win 4-1 on penalties Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate their penalty shoot-out victory in today’s sensational Elimination Final. Photo: Keep Up. by Ben Gilby (15/4/23). Melbourne Victory have defeated cross-city rivals Melbourne City in an absolute thriller of an encounter at a sodden Casey Fields today. This was anContinue reading “Stunning Victory in the game that had it all”

A-League Women Finals Media Conferences

Ben Gilby reports on all of the four competing sides’ media events from earlier today (14/4/23). Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory Saturday MELBOURNE CITY: Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic has revealed that Holly McNamara is “fine” and poised to play a part in his team’s do-or-die Semi-Final with Melbourne Victory tomorrow. McNamara was withdrawnContinue reading “A-League Women Finals Media Conferences”