The weekend saw the first two matches in the NPLW WA Top Four Cup. Perth RedStar took on Perth SC in the major semi-final with Fremantle City hosting Hyundai NTC in an eliminator. Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on both games (5/9/22). Above: Perth SC goalkeeper Rebecca Bennett looks back as Carla Bennett’s shot is toContinue reading “NPL WA Women’s Finals Wrap”
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Yallop: Being Versatile Back On Queensland Soil
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Tameka Yallop in Australia’s Queensland training camp ahead of the first of their two friendlies against Canada (1/9/22). Above: Tameka Yallop speaking from the Matildas training camp earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas were back at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre this morning for a second full team sessionContinue reading “Yallop: Being Versatile Back On Queensland Soil”
Tash Rigby: Freo Are Peaking At The Right Time
In the latest part of our WA On Wednesday series, Fremantle City‘s Tash Rigby, who also captains A-League Women side Perth Glory, speaks to Ben Gilby about Freo’s season ahead of her team’s Top Four Cup semi-final against Hyundai NTC on Friday (30/8/22). Above: Tash Rigby in possession for Fremantle City this season. Photo suppliedContinue reading “Tash Rigby: Freo Are Peaking At The Right Time”
Catley: Canada Pose A Great Challenge
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Arsenal defender Steph Catley as she looked ahead to the Matildas’ two games with Canada during the international window (31/8/22). Above: Steph Catley speaks today from Australia’s Queensland training base. Image: Football Australia. The final members of the Matildas squad arrived this morning as the full 23-player roster assembledContinue reading “Catley: Canada Pose A Great Challenge”
Fowler: It’s Exciting To Be Back In Queensland
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia star Mary Fowler inside the Matildas’ training camp ahead of the forthcoming friendly with Canada in Brisbane. Image: Football Australia (30/8/22). Queenslander Mary Fowler, her Manchester City teammate Alanna Kennedy and Sydney based forward Princess Ibini were the latest three players to join the Matildas camp in Brisbane. FowlerContinue reading “Fowler: It’s Exciting To Be Back In Queensland”
The Swedish Scene
Ben Gilby rounds up all the action from both the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan and DandalBs provides his news round-up from around the leagues (29/8/22). Above: Madelen Janogy (centre) celebrates Hammarby’s opening goal at Umeå. Photo: Hammarby. Damallsvenskan Round 18 Wrap: Round 18 opened on Friday night with Piteå IF gaining a 1-0 win at KIF Örebro in front of 354 fans thanksContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
NPL WA Women Round 21 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition as the final week of the regular season plays out. As always there is an in-depth report from one game and a full wrap of all the other matches along with action shots from the games (29/8/22). Above: Perth SC’s AbbeyContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 21 Wrap”
Mia Yeo: One Of WA’s Next Generation With The World At Her Feet
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Balcatta Etna‘s Mia Yeo speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about representing Western Australia overseas, the benefits of playing for the NTC, and her first season at Balcatta Etna (24/8/22). Above: Mia Yeo breaks forward for Balcatta Etna this season. Photo: JASP Photography. Mia Yeo is one of severalContinue reading “Mia Yeo: One Of WA’s Next Generation With The World At Her Feet”
NPL WA Women Round 20 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As always there is an in-depth report from one game and a full wrap of all the other matches along with action shots from the games (23/8/22). Above: Perth RedStar pictured with the NPLW WA championship trophy that they lifted onContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 20 Wrap”
Lowry And Nash Reflect On Young Matildas U20 World Cup Exit
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Perth Glory’s Hana Lowry and Sydney FC’s Jessika Nash after the Young Matildas 3-0 loss to Spain today eliminated them from the U20 World Cup at the group stage (17/8/22). Above: The Young Matildas side who faced Spain earlier today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s dreams of progressing from a fiendishlyContinue reading “Lowry And Nash Reflect On Young Matildas U20 World Cup Exit”
