Free scoring Mariners confirm arrival in style

Central Coast Mariners 5-1 Canberra United by Texi Smith (25/10/26) Above: Central Coast Mariners celebrate one of their five goals in yesterday’s huge win over Canberra United. Photo: Texi Smith for Impetus. The new-look Central Coast Mariners topped off an afternoon of celebrations in Gosford with an outstanding display of pressing football to crush aContinue reading “Free scoring Mariners confirm arrival in style”

A-League Women Team Preview 2026/27

14/10/26 Nine Impetus writers provide an in-depth look at each of the league’s 11 teams ahead of the big kick-off this weekend. Above: Melbourne City lift the trophy after last season’s Grand Final win over Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Adelaide United by Karleen Stevens After a frustrating end to their 2025/26 season,Continue reading “A-League Women Team Preview 2026/27”

Hometown heartbreak as Victory sweep past Canberra

Canberra United 1-3 Melbourne Victory By Alice de Koster-Kitto 25/4/26 Above: Taylor Ray (right) and her Victory team mates will be leaving Canberra tonight the happiest of campers after defeating Canberra United in this afternoon’s elimination final. Photo: via A-Leagues. The 2025/26 Ninja A-League finals series kicked off with a bang, as Melbourne Victory defeated Canberra UnitedContinue reading “Hometown heartbreak as Victory sweep past Canberra”

Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football

Canberra United 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 4/4/26 Above: Momo Hayashi Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have secured finals football for the first time since 2021 after defeating Canberra United 2-1 at McKellar Park. Goals to Aimee Medwin and Alicia Woods secured the result, despite a strong start from the hosts and a trademarkContinue reading “Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football”

Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape

Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Canberra United By Kieran Yap 30/3/26 Above: Sasha Grove. Photo: Canberra United Central Coast and Canberra United have played out an entertaining scoreless draw at Polytec Stadium. Despite both sides creating numerous chances and a very open attacking game, the respective goalkeepers were both in equally excellent form. Canberra arrived atContinue reading “Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape”

Impressive Canberra dent Adelaide’s top two aspirations in 3rd v 4th clash

Canberra United 3-2 Adelaide United by Ben Gilby (22/3/26) Above: Emma Hawkins (7) celebrates after scoring Canberra United’s third goal today. Photo: Canberra United. Adelaide United’s hopes of going straight into the second week of Finals by finishing in the top two suffered a set-back with this defeat to Canberra United at McKellar Park inContinue reading “Impressive Canberra dent Adelaide’s top two aspirations in 3rd v 4th clash”

City give coach perfect birthday present and extend ladder lead

Melbourne City 3-1 Canberra United by Alyce Collett (15/3/26) Above: Laura Hughes (left) and Chinaza Uchendu (right) celebrate during Melbourne City’s win over Canberra United this afternoon. Photo: via the A-Leagues. Melbourne City gave coach Michael Matricciani the perfect birthday present after picking up a 3-1 win over Canberra United this afternoon. A brace from Chinaza Uchendu complimentedContinue reading “City give coach perfect birthday present and extend ladder lead”

Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026

3/3/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix’ Makala Woods (yellow and black stripes) battles with Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna for possession earlier this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of theContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026”

Amazing Aulicino scores a brace to lead Canberra to statement making win

Canberra United 3-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Callum Logie (21/2/26) Above: Michelle Heyman (right) celebrates scoring with Emma Hawkins (middle) and Liz Anton (left). Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United moved back to winning ways after a Josie Aulicino masterclass and another goal from Michelle Heyman saw off Western Sydney Wanderers at McKellar Park. Coming in off theirContinue reading “Amazing Aulicino scores a brace to lead Canberra to statement making win”

Perth’s hopes of Finals Glory alive after win over Canberra

Perth Glory 1-0 Canberra United by Ben Gilby (14/2/26) Above: Spectacular action as Canberra United’s Emma Hawkins hits an effort, watched by Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Perth Glory reignited their Finals hopes with this vital victory over a Canberra United side who went into the round in third spot onContinue reading “Perth’s hopes of Finals Glory alive after win over Canberra”