Above: Holly Furphy speaks to the media. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Alice de Koster-Kitto and Isabelle Campbell (30/1/26) Melbourne Victory will head to McKellar Park this weekend to take on Canberra United. The meeting follows a disappointing draw with Sydney FC last round, although Victory forward Holly Furphy is headed into this match with aContinue reading “Hopkins and Furphy ahead of Canberra trip: “We’re going there to win””
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Newbon ahead of Big Blue Rivalry: “This one has a little bit more to it.”
Above: Courtney Newbon talks to the press. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Isabelle Campbell (24/01/26). Ahead of Sunday’s Big Blue clash against Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Courtney Newbon is focused on the task at hand. Though every game is important, this one carries extra significance, with the added intensity of the rivalry and the team’sContinue reading “Newbon ahead of Big Blue Rivalry: “This one has a little bit more to it.””
“We’re really proud to embrace it”: Victory ready for Pride Cup showdown
Above: Melbourne Victory celebrates in last year’s semi-final against Adelaide. Image: A-Leagues. By Isabelle Campbell (15/01/26) With the Pride Cup returning this weekend, the stage is set for another chapter in one of the A-League Women’s most compelling rivalries, as Melbourne Victory travel to face Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium. The fixture carries weight onContinue reading ““We’re really proud to embrace it”: Victory ready for Pride Cup showdown”
O’Grady and Victory building confidence from comeback in Gosford
By Isabelle Campbell 10/1/26 Above: Ella O’Grady. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Victory striker Ella O’Grady spoke to the media after a week’s rest about how the last minute heroics against the Mariners is driving the team forward. Ella O’Grady admits she’s watched her equalising goal from Melbourne Victory’s last match “a couple of times,” noting thatContinue reading “O’Grady and Victory building confidence from comeback in Gosford”
Flips, Flair and Four Straight: Glory Continue to Dominate at Home
Perth Glory 3-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Isabelle Campbell (9/1/26) Above: Emma Tovar celebrates after scoring the first of Perth’s three goals tonight against the Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: via A-Leagues. Perth Glory defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 at the Sam Kerr Football Centre, extending their home winning streak to four matches and leaving Wanderers winless for aContinue reading “Flips, Flair and Four Straight: Glory Continue to Dominate at Home”
The Main Event: Phoenix fire their way to another victory
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-3 Wellington Phoenix by Isabelle Campbell (30/12/25) Above: Wellington Phoenix (white) and Western Sydney Wanderers contest possession tonight at Wanderers Football Park. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. In a scrappy and physical encounter at Wanderers Football Park, Wellington Phoenix secured a dominant 3-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. The Phoenix’s attacking quality provedContinue reading “The Main Event: Phoenix fire their way to another victory”
Victory score three in added time to rescue point against Mariners
Central Coast Mariners 3-3 Melbourne Victory By Isabelle Campbell 27/12/25 Above: Rhianna Pollicina. Photo: Melbourne Victory. What had looked like a comfortable afternoon for the Mariners turned into one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent A-League history. Central Coast had taken a commanding lead in the second half, but Melbourne Victory staged a remarkableContinue reading “Victory score three in added time to rescue point against Mariners”
Match Preview: Christmas Melbourne Derby
Above: The Melbourne Derby. Image: Melbourne City. By Alice de Koster-Kitto & Isabelle Campbell (22/12/2025) Impetus’ Alice de Koster-Kitto and Isabelle Campbell preview Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory’s matchup with quotes from Michael Matricciani and Taylor Otto as well as Jeff Hopkins, Nicki Flannery and Taylor Ray. Melbourne City By Alice de Koster-Kitto Between sporadic fixturesContinue reading “Match Preview: Christmas Melbourne Derby “
“We’re a Great Team” Morrison Confident Ahead of Newcastle Clash
Above: Kayla Morrison speaks to the media. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Isabelle Campbell (17/12/25) Melbourne Victory captain Kayla Morrison says her side must use last week’s gritty win over Adelaide as a platform for consistency as they prepare to face the Newcastle Jets in Newcastle on Friday night. Victory bounced back from a disappointing lossContinue reading ““We’re a Great Team” Morrison Confident Ahead of Newcastle Clash”
Mariners earn first away win as Wanderers slip to bottom
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2 Central Coast Mariners by Isabelle Campbell (14/12/25) Above: Central Coast Mariners celebrate at Wanderers Football Park today. Photo: A-Leagues. In the last game of round seven, the Central Coast Mariners recorded their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park, securingContinue reading “Mariners earn first away win as Wanderers slip to bottom”
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