Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.”

Above: Cortnee Vine chasing down an opportunity to score earlier this season. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (3/5/24). Matildas star Cortnee Vine is all set to go in the A-League Women Grand Final this Saturday at AAMI Park against fierce competitors Melbourne City. She spoke to the media about Sydney FC’s relationshipContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.””

Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024

Impetus writers voted on the best three players and coaches for the 2023/24 season of the A-League Women. It was a big season with some stellar performances and intriguing narratives. Here, we reveal who was voted in our top three spots for both categories, and members of our team covering the league this season explainContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024”

Cortnee Vine: “It’s about who wants it more.”

Above: Cortnee Vine speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s semi-final second leg. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (26/4/24). Following a successful outing to Gosford, Sydney FC return home to play the second leg of their semi-final tie with the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday. Matildas star and last weekend’s player of the matchContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “It’s about who wants it more.””

Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico

by Ben Gilby (11/4/24) Above: Clare Wheeler speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas trio of Clare Wheeler, Cortnee Vine, and Sharn Freier reflected earlier today about the development of the team’s playing style and the positives seen in the 2-0 victory over Mexico. Everton midfielder Wheeler feels that the consequences of that newContinue reading “Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ava-Marianne Elliot, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on six different clubs’ pressers ahead of round 21 in the A-League Women (22/3/24). Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods The media heard from Canberra United Head Coach Njegosh Popovich and Tegan Bertolissio ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday.  CanberraContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Hurricane Vine wreaks havoc on Western United

Sydney FC 3–1 Western United (09/03/24) By Ben Carey Above: Cortnee Vine celebrates her goal with her Sydney FC teammates. Photo: Sydney FC. A huge crowd filled out Leichardt Oval on Saturday evening towatch the top of the table clash between Sydney FC and Western United, one of the most highly anticipated matches of the second half of the season. The locals were delighted to seeContinue reading “Hurricane Vine wreaks havoc on Western United”

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?”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player andContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

A moment of Vine Time enough to secure a Sydney win.

Newcastle Jets 0-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 10/12/23 Above: Cortnee Vine (fore ground) and Kirsty Fenton for Sydney FC. Photo: Sydney FC. Cortnee Vine’s 84th minute winner was enough to defeat a stubborn and persistent Newcastle Jets side at the No. 2 Sports Ground. It was the World Cup hero’s first of the seasonContinue reading “A moment of Vine Time enough to secure a Sydney win.”

Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza

Over the past few days, a total of 17 players have been announced by seven clubs in the A-League Women, and there have been coaching developments at a further two sides. Here’s Impetus’ in-depth guide of who is going where (24/8/23). Above: Cortnee Vine talking earlier this week about her decision to stay at SydneyContinue reading “Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza”