A-League Women Awards: February

3/3/25 Above: Impetus’ A-League Women player of the month for February, Chelsie Dawber. Photo: Adelaide United. Each month, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers who cover the competition will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and young player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from February. Player of the month ChelsieContinue reading “A-League Women Awards: February”

Adelaide extend unbeaten run with win over Perth

Adelaide United 3-0 Perth Glory By Emma Burke 7/2/25 Above: Adelaide United celebrate their win. Photo: Adelaide United Adelaide United’s win over Perth Glory at Coopers Stadium furthers the Club’s record breaking undefeated streak, which now sits at eight games. Adelaide’s American import Erin Healy opened the scoring for the home side with a shotContinue reading “Adelaide extend unbeaten run with win over Perth”

From the veterans to the untested talents, what are The Matildas attacking options?

By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap 10/1/24 Above: Sophie Harding is the in-form Australian striker. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. The devastating news that Sam Kerr has torn her ACL leaves much of the football world mourning. But it leaves another thing: an opening and opportunity in the ever-competitive Matildas squad, especially with the Olympic qualifiersContinue reading “From the veterans to the untested talents, what are The Matildas attacking options?”

Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall

18/11/23 Above: Chelsie Dawber (right) in action for Adelaide United last season at Perth Glory. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Adelaide United have announced the major news that forward Chelsie Dawber has returned to the club for the rest of the season after completing a two-year stint with Chicago Red Stars. Dawber rejoins her hometown team havingContinue reading “Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall”

Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide

In this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Kieran Yap spoke exclusively to Adelaide United attackers Emilia Murray and Chelsie Dawber (1/3/23). Above: Emilia Murray celebrates her Round One goal. Image via Keep Up. Adelaide United fans are no strangers to having quality strikers at the club. Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler, and last season’s Julie Dolan medallist FionaContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ team of reporters Ben Gilby, Johnathan Stack, and Ryan Miller-Woods review today’s media conferences from Adelaide United, Newcastle Jets, Sydney FC, Wellington Phoenix, and Western United with the head coaches and top players Chelsie Dawber, Mackenzie Hawkesby, and Princess Ibini all speaking (2/12/22). ADELAIDE UNITED: by Ben Gilby Adelaide United attacker Chelsie Dawber spokeContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Adelaide Welcome Back Dawber, Nix Bag Ferns Star & Jets Sign American

1/11/22 Above: Chelsie Dawber was unveiled earlier today by Adelaide United – a huge signing for the South Australian club. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. It was a busy day of A-League Women signings as some big names were unveiled as being on the roster for the 2022/23 season, which gets underway inContinue reading “Adelaide Welcome Back Dawber, Nix Bag Ferns Star & Jets Sign American”

Dawber Heads To The USA

6/4/22 Above: Chelsie Dawber in training with Adelaide United. Photo: Adelaide United. Adelaide United forward Chelsie Dawber has signed for National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Chicago Red Stars. The 22-year-old enjoyed a fantastic A-League 2021/22 campaign, scoring 10 goals in 15 matches, and helped the Reds secure its maiden finals appearance. Dawber joined theContinue reading “Dawber Heads To The USA”

Impetus Achievers Awards

Round 12 of the A-League Women saw some huge games in the Finals race as well as clashes between sides looking to pull away from the lower reaches of the table. Our writing team for the competition. Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap highlight who caught their eyes this week (21/2/22). PLAYER OF THEContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Friday A-League Women Previews

Ahead of Friday’s two A-League Women matches, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the camps of three of the four teams in action. Above: Adelaide United striker Chelsie Dawber speaking to the media this week. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. ADELAIDE UNITED: Adelaide United‘s in-form striker Chelsie Dawber spoke of her delight to returnContinue reading “Friday A-League Women Previews”