Perth Glory’s Sofia Sakalis spoke to Ben Gilby about last season’s challenges based in a New South Wales hub, her growth as a player, and life in Western Australia as the season moves towards its conclusion (21/3/23). Above: Sofia Sakalis in possession for Perth Glory against Western United at Macedonia Park this season. Photo: TomContinue reading “Sofia Sakalis: Growing as a player with good times ahead”
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A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (21/3/23). Player of the Week: BEN GILBY:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Never say die Perth SC hit back to seal Night Series glory
Perth SC 2-2 Perth RedStar Perth SC win 7-6 on sudden death penalties. Above: Perth SC celebrate with the NPLW WA Night Series trophy after their dramatic win over Perth RedStar. Photo: Rob Lizzi. by Ben Gilby (19/3/23) Perth SC came from 2-0 down with six minutes of normal time remaining to defeat Perth RedStarContinue reading “Never say die Perth SC hit back to seal Night Series glory”
Draw could be as good as a Victory after Eliadis’ late strike
Canberra United 1-1 Melbourne Victory by Ben Gilby (18/3/23) Above: Celebrations for Melbourne Victory after their late leveller at Canberra United today. Photo: Liberty A-League. Tiff Eliadis’ strike two minutes before the end of normal time gained Melbourne Victory a huge point in the context of the Finals race. In the battle of the sidesContinue reading “Draw could be as good as a Victory after Eliadis’ late strike”
Modlen Gwynne: From Aberystwyth Town mascot to first team player in eight years
On International Women’s Day, Impetus announced its sponsorship of Aberystwyth Town starlet Modlen Gwynne and Ella Thomas. To launch our sponsorship of Modlen, the youngster answered Ben Gilby‘s questions (16/3/23). Above: Modlen Gwynne, Impetus’ newest sponsored player. Photo: Aberystwyth Town Women. Modlen Gwynne is one of a talented crop of young locally produced players atContinue reading “Modlen Gwynne: From Aberystwyth Town mascot to first team player in eight years”
A-League Women Thursday Media Conferences
Ben Gilby reports on today’s events hosted by Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix (16/3/23). Adelaide United: Stenta: Attacking focus enabled return to form Adelaide United head coach Adrian Stenta told the media today that a specific focus on playing more attacking football was a major contributing factor in the team ending their run of nineContinue reading “A-League Women Thursday Media Conferences”
A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences
Ryan Miller-Woods reports on Canberra United’s event announcing the retirement of Ellie Brush whilst Ben Gilby reports on Newcastle Jets’ presser with Lauren Allan and Cannon Clough reflecting on how the squad are working to end their losing streak. Plus Perth Glory boss Alex Epakis on righting the wrongs of last week’s result in AdelaideContinue reading “A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (14/3/23). Player of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Hopkins: We have to find a way to adapt
by Ben Gilby (12/3/23) Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins, who is excited about the challenge of taking on Melbourne City tomorrow. Image: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins recognises that his team face major challenges ahead after Elise Kellond-Knight’s season-ending injury, but backs them to show the discipline and organisation requiredContinue reading “Hopkins: We have to find a way to adapt”
Adelaide end winless run in style to dent Perth’s Finals hopes
Adelaide United 2-1 Perth Glory by Kris Goman (11/3/23) Above: Dylan Holmes celebrates after her effort, which went in off of Perth goalkeeper Morgan Aquino, put Adelaide United ahead. Photo: Liberty A-League. Adelaide United ended their nine-match winless run with a superb win over a Perth Glory side who were pushing for Finals football. PerthContinue reading “Adelaide end winless run in style to dent Perth’s Finals hopes”
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