For this week’s WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their unbeaten season of 2022, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (12/4/23). Above: Perth RedStar head coach Carlos Vega Mena. Photo: Fotoenzo. Last season was about asContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: Developing players & keeping standards high the key to success”
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Charli Grant: “I’m loving the challenge, it makes my game better”
The Matildas defender Charli Grant spoke to the media ahead of Australia’s friendly with England tomorrow. Ben Gilby reports (10/4/23). Above: Charli Grant sharing her thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s match with England. Image: Football Australia. Charli Grant’s continual growth has seen the South Australian become an international regular and she is about to face, perhapsContinue reading “Charli Grant: “I’m loving the challenge, it makes my game better””
NPL WA Women 2023 Round Three Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (10/4/23). Above: Katie Ritchie fires in a shot for Perth RedStar despite the attentions of Perth SC’s Judy Connolly. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Perth RedStar. Game of theContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round Three Wrap”
Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation
Ben Gilby was in today’s Australia media conference with captain Sam Kerr and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The Matildas’ all-time record scorer highlighted the fact that the best possible legacy from their home World Cup would be increased funding to match the sport’s status as the one with the biggest participation rate in the countryContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation”
Hayley Raso: “I’m sharp, firing, and ready to go”
Ben Gilby was in The Matildas’ media conference with Hayley Raso today and heard the winger emphasise that whilst she isn’t getting the minutes she’d like at Manchester City, she is more than ready to perform for her country against Scotland and England (5/4/23). Above: Hayley Raso in action for Australia against South Africa inContinue reading “Hayley Raso: “I’m sharp, firing, and ready to go””
Peter Rakic: Ensuring Perth SC are continuing to move in an upwards direction
To kick-off our new series of WA on Wednesday interviews featuring the NPLW WA clubs, Perth SC head coach Peter Rakic spoke exclusively to Ben Gilby about their Night Series Grand Final success, preparations for the 2023 season, and how he views the NPLW WA more widely this year (5/4/23). Above: Perth SC head coachContinue reading “Peter Rakic: Ensuring Perth SC are continuing to move in an upwards direction”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
For the final time this season, the Impetus team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women select their player, coach, and event of the week. This week’s votes will be tallied up with all of the others this season, and we’ll be announcing the player and coach who has received the most weekly votesContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Sydney seal Premiers Plate
Sydney FC 4-0 Newcastle Jets Report by Ben Gilby, EXCLUSIVE photos from Allianz Stadium from Kris Goman (2/4/23) Above: Sydney FC lift the premiers plate after a 4-0 win over Newcastle Jets. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Sydney FC sealed a third successive Premiers Plate with victory over Newcastle Jets. Whilst the match was notContinue reading “Sydney seal Premiers Plate”
Perth take the win but lose out on Finals by a whisker once more
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Perth Glory Report by Ben Carey, post-match coverage from Ben Gilby (1/4/23) Above: Elizabeth Anton and Demi Koulizakis run towards Gabriella Coleman in celebration of her match winning goal. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory beat Brisbane Roar in a tight contest on Saturday afternoon, but the point that Melbourne Victory took inContinue reading “Perth take the win but lose out on Finals by a whisker once more”
Hana Lowry: Living the dream and developing further
In this week’s Midweek Dub, Perth Glory star Hana Lowry speaks exclusively to Ben Gilby about her experiences with the Young Matildas at the U20 World Cup, and the A-League Women campaign ahead of her 50th appearance for the Western Australian side (31/3/23). Above: Hana Lowry scoring for Perth Glory against Western United. Photo: TomContinue reading “Hana Lowry: Living the dream and developing further”
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