Tag Archives: Emma Checker

Melbourne Victory’s NPLW program to provide a “genuine pathway.”

By Kieran Yap 6/1/26 Above: Santi Escudero. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus Melbourne Victory are about to enter the Victorian NPLW. Head coach Santi Escudero and Team Manager Emma Checker spoke to Impetus about the club’s ambitions. Melbourne Victory’s women’s program has long been one of the benchmarks in Australia. The club has attracted someContinue reading “Melbourne Victory’s NPLW program to provide a “genuine pathway.””

Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football

by Ben Carey (10/1/24). Above: Emma Checker – a key component in Melbourne Victory’s squad. Photo: Emma Checker Instagram. What a year 2023 was for Emma Checker. She graduated from university, witnessed a World Cup in her backyard, signed with a new club, and got married. Many of us might hope to achieve just one ofContinue reading “Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football”

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”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Ahead of this weekend’s matches, Ben Gilby, Denise Duffy, and Ryan Miller-Woods report the views of head coaches and players around the A-League Women (21/1/23). Adelaide United by Ben Gilby Adelaide United host Melbourne Victory tomorrow with head coach Adrian Stenta determined that his side will end their winless run which stretches to four matches.Continue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears how a weekend of injuries has led to three ins-and four outs this morning (3/10/22) Above: Remy Siemsen is back in the Matildas squad. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Forward Remy Siemsen and defenders Emma Checker and Matilda McNamara have been added to the Matildas squad ahead of theContinue reading “Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes”

Finals Preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne City

Ahead of Sydney FC’s Finals game against Melbourne City, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Sydney FC striker Remy Siemsen and the City duo of Emma Checker and head coach Rado Vidosic (10/3/22). This season sees an additional week of Finals. On Friday night, the top two, Sydney FC and Melbourne City go head to headContinue reading “Finals Preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne City”

Sunday’s A-League Women Preview

Above: Melbourne City’s Emma Checker speaking to the media on Friday ahead of her team’s game with Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Melbourne City. With Melbourne City hosting Western Sydney Wanderers tomorrow at AAMI Park, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from head coaches Rado Vidosic and Catherine Cannuli, plus City’s Australian international defender Emma Checker (5/2/22). MelbourneContinue reading “Sunday’s A-League Women Preview”

A-League Women Wrap

Impetus’ Ben Gilby rounds up the week’s media conferences in the A-League Women. This week he heard from five head coaches and players Emma Checker, Paige Satchell, and Chelsee Washington. There is also the latest on Perth Glory‘s immediate fixture schedule (17/12/21). ADELAIDE UNITED: Stenta Calls For A Confident Performance Head coach Adrian Stenta beganContinue reading “A-League Women Wrap”

A-League Women Round-Up

Ahead of the 2021/22 season’s big kick-off tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from eight of the competition’ ten clubs and a total of 17 players and eight head coaches as the season launch media events were held. SYDNEY FC: Named Australasia’s Best Female Sporting Team Sydney FC’s women’s team were named Australasia’s best for 2021Continue reading “A-League Women Round-Up”