by Ben Gilby and Ella McShane (4/5/25) Above: Jess Flannery (15), Louise Tana, and Daisy McAllister jump for joy today with Maja Archibald coming to join them as Perth SC became the first side to defeat Football West Academy this season. Photo: Rob Lizzi. It was a big week of action in the league withContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Seven Wrap”
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What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?
Aston Villa 5 – 2 Arsenal By Ella McShane (1/5/25) Above: Arsenal huddle after losing 5-2. Photo: Arsenal Women. With a win at Villa Park, Arsenal would have put pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Women’s Super League. Mere days after their blockbuster performance that knocked Olympique Lyonnais out of the champions league,Continue reading “What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?”
Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace
Crystal Palace 1-7 West Ham United By Ella McShane (28/04/25) Above: The West Ham team that put seven past Crystal Palace. Photo: @westhamwomen on Twitter West Ham United dominate Crystal Palace in a season defining afternoon at Sutton United Football Club. An uncontrolled opening 15 minutes, made for a frustrating start for Crystal Palace andContinue reading “Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace “
NPLW WA 2025 Round Six Wrap
by Ben Gilby & Ella McShane (27/4/25) With Balcatta Etna’s eagerly awaited clash with Perth SC called off on Friday, there were three games remaining this weekend, which produced 21 goals. Fremantle City 4-2 UWA-Nedlands by Ben Gilby Fremantle City overcame a dogged UWA-Nedlands side to gain their first win of the season at HiltonContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Six Wrap”
NPLW WA 2025 Round Five Wrap
20/4/25 Above: Daisy McAllister (next to referee’s outstretched arm) shows her joy as Perth SC celebrate their win over Perth RedStar on Saturday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. It was a truncated round on the Easter weekend with only two matches taking place. Ben Gilby and Ella McShane report on all the action. Perth SC 2-1 PerthContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Five Wrap”
Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective
20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”
Vilahamn: Tottenham need to “gain as many points as possible”
By Ella McShane (18/04/2025) Above: Robert Vilahamn Credit: Chris Cowlin: Spurs Chat Podcast & Tottenham News via YouTube Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa at Brisbane Road this Sunday, in a game where results are sure to define both sides ultimate standings on the Barclay’s WSL table. When asked what successful performances for his Tottenham sideContinue reading “Vilahamn: Tottenham need to “gain as many points as possible””
NPLW WA 2025 Round Four Wrap
13/4/25 Above: Subiaco celebrate Marianna Tabain’s equaliser at Perth SC today. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Game of the Week Perth RedStar 0-0 Fremantle City by Ella McShane Points were shared at RedStar Arena, an outcome that saw both sides full further adrift of the league leaders. The game started off measured, with both sides battling forContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Four Wrap”
GeoPolitics in football: What is it and how does it interact with the women’s game?
by Ella McShane (27/11/24) Above: People gather at Lousail Boulevard during the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar. Photo: Trip Advisor. The globalisation of football has seen the sport belong to many humans across the world. Football can celebrate culture, exude passion, and unite, arguably in a way that no other sport can. This alsoContinue reading “GeoPolitics in football: What is it and how does it interact with the women’s game?”
Has the rapid growth of the Matildas put them under performance altering pressure?
by Ella McShane (11/11/24) Above: The Matildas come together in the huddle. Photo: Football Australia. The infamous penalty shootout, the crushing defeat inflicted by Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses, the society-altering rise of women’s sport. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup undoubtedly left an unprecedented legacy defined by love, loss, and a united Australia. Foord’s statement echoesContinue reading “Has the rapid growth of the Matildas put them under performance altering pressure?”
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