Report by Ella McShane, exclusive photography from Cat Bryant (31/1/26) Above: Left to right: Roxanne Kerr, Rita Saffioti (Deputy Premier of Western Australia), Sarah Walsh, and Roger Kerr with the Women’s Asian Cup trophy. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup kicks off in Perth in just under a month, the momentousContinue reading “Perth ceremony marks one month until Women’s Asian Cup kicks-off”
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“The ladder is too tight to be looking into the theories.” Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters Previews Sydney FC Matchup
Above: Stephen Peters speaks to the press. Image: Perth Glory. By Ella McShane (27/1/26) Perth Glory take on league icons Sydney FC, a mere four days following their match up with front runners Melbourne City. Wednesday night’s matchup presents a rare opportunity for the girls in purple currently sitting eighth, to make the significant jumpContinue reading ““The ladder is too tight to be looking into the theories.” Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters Previews Sydney FC Matchup”
Big Blue ends goalless
Melbourne Victory 0-0 Sydney FC by Ella McShane (25/1/26) Above: Skye Halmarick gets a shot away for Sydney FC today. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory’s hopes of cementing a place in the top six took a hit as the pair played out their first ever goalless draw today at The Home ofContinue reading “Big Blue ends goalless”
Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Teresa Morrissey preview home matchup against Western Sydney Wanderers
Above: Stephen Peters talks to the press. Image: Perth Glory. By Ella McShane (7/1/2026) Perth Glory are set to host Western Sydney Wanderers this Friday in round 12 of the Ninja A-League. Head coach Stephen Peters and goalkeeper Teresa Morrissey spoke to the media, analysing a solid run of performances and how they plan to bringContinue reading “Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Teresa Morrissey preview home matchup against Western Sydney Wanderers”
Peters and Lincoln preview Perth’s Phoenix clash
Above: Stephen Peters speaking to the media. Credit: Perth Glory. By Ella McShane (11/12/25) Perth Glory are set to host Wellington Phoenix this Friday at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in global football’s longest distance derby, as Round 7 of the Ninja A-League resumes following the international break. Head coach Stephen Peters said the weekContinue reading “Peters and Lincoln preview Perth’s Phoenix clash”
Leaders outline expectations ahead of Trans Tasman test
Above: Joe Montemurro and Emily Van Egmond speaking to the media. Credit: Football Australia. By Ella McShane (28/11/25) With the Asian Cup fast approaching, the upcoming fixtures against New Zealand represent the Matildas final opportunity to impress, both as a team and as a collective, before the 23-player squad is announced for next March’s home soil tournament. Speaking toContinue reading “Leaders outline expectations ahead of Trans Tasman test”
Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Georgia Cassidy preview Melbourne Victory match-up.
Above: Stephen Peters speaking to the media. Credit: Perth Glory. By Ella McShane (27/11/25) Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Georgia Cassidy preview what will is very likely to be a tough afternoon for the girls in purple against Melbourne Victory in round 5 of the Ninja A-League at the Home of the Matildas this upcoming Sunday. ItContinue reading “Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Georgia Cassidy preview Melbourne Victory match-up. “
Impetus NPLW WA 2025 Team of the season
21/9/25 Above: NPLW WA top scorer for 2025, Renee Leota of Perth RedStar. Photo: Rob Lizzi. We assembled a panel of five people – Tommy Doleman, Kelechi Osunwa, Ben Gilby, Ella McShane, and Max Parris, who have been covering the NPLW WA this year – to come together and nominate players for the Impetus NPLWContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA 2025 Team of the season”
An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier
By Ella McShane (8/9/25) Above: WSL2 teams. Photo: FA/WSL website. The development of professionalism across all tiers of English women’s football is projected to make the 2025/26 season one of the most dynamic and competitive to date. With a record number of star signings, brand new integrative infrastructure, and clubs now hungrier than ever toContinue reading “An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier”
NPLW WA 2025 Top Four Cup Wrap
by Ella McShane (7/9/25) Above: Caitlin Doeglas (in possession), who scored Perth RedStar’s equaliser and their first penalty in their shoot-out win over Perth SC today. Photo: Denyse RM Photography. It was a dramatic weekend of action, which emphasised just how little the top four sides in the 2025 NPLW WA have between them. BothContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Top Four Cup Wrap”
