A-League Women News

Ben Gilby reports on news from both Melbourne clubs today. City head coach Dario Vidosic offers his thoughts ahead of Sunday’s game with Western Sydney Wanderers, and Victory announce an Irish multi-sport legend as an injury replacement signing (6/1/22) Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic confirmed to the media today that Emina Ekic’s injury meansContinue reading “A-League Women News”

A-League Women Previews

Ben Gilby sets the scene for three of this weekend’s Round Nine matches with reports from the media conferences with additional reporting by Ryan Miller-Woods on Wellington Phoenix’s events (5/1/23). Adelaide United v Canberra United Adelaide United’s Dylan Holmes made clear to the media today that her team need to get back to their bestContinue reading “A-League Women Previews”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women 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 the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (2/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Epakis: We’re progressing but need to get better

Ben Gilby reports on the post-match media conferences given by Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis and Western United boss Mark Torcaso, along with Tom McCarthy‘s photo gallery from Macedonia Park (2/1/23). Above: Sofia Sakalis is sent flying by a challenge against Western United yesterday. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spokeContinue reading “Epakis: We’re progressing but need to get better”

Western United take out Perth and prove they are the real deal

Perth Glory 2-3 Western United by Ben Gilby (1/1/23) Above: Celebrations for Western United who came from 2-1 down to defeat Perth Glory today. Photo: Keep Up. Western United came from behind twice to maintain their perfect start to their first-ever A-League Women season in a spiky New Year’s Day encounter at Macedonia Park. ThisContinue reading “Western United take out Perth and prove they are the real deal”

Impetus 2022 Awards

It’s been another great year for women’s football and eight Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Johnathan Stack, Ben Carey, Emmanuel Faith, Kieran Yap, Darrell Allen, Nathan Edwards, and Kris Goman highlight their team, player, coach, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top-flight and grassroots levels of the women’s game (30/12/22). Team of the Year: BEN GILBY: England. It’s moreContinue reading “Impetus 2022 Awards”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on today’s A-League Women media conferences at Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Wellington Phoenix, and Western Sydney Wanderers – where there is news of a vital new signing (30/12/22). ADELAIDE UNITED by Ben Gilby Adelaide United go into their New Year’s Eve game at Newcastle Jets onContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Perth Glory v Western United preview

Ben Gilby reports on both sides’ media conferences this week in the build-up to Sunday’s game at Macedonia Park (29/12/22). PERTH GLORY Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis believes his team can use the positives of pushing league leaders Melbourne City close on Tuesday when it comes to hosting unbeaten Western United on New Year’sContinue reading “Perth Glory v Western United preview”

Pollicina the difference as City see off Perth

Melbourne City 1-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (27/12/22) Above: Melbourne City’s Rhianna Pollicina celebrates her penalty success which sealed the three points for the Sky Blues today. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City went three points clear at the top of the A-League Women after a deserved victory over a hard working Perth Glory side.Continue reading “Pollicina the difference as City see off Perth”

Vine time as Sydney claim double over Wanderers

Sydney FC 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Gilby (24/12/22) Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby dispatches the penalty that put Sydney FC ahead in the derby today. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC scored twice in a four-minute period just after the half-hour mark to claim a routine victory over cross-city rivals Western Sydney Wanderers in hot conditionsContinue reading “Vine time as Sydney claim double over Wanderers”