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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“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”
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 “
‘They’re coming to our place’- Melbourne Victory prepared to host dangerous Canberra United
By Kieran Yap 4/12/25 Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate a goal against Perth Glory. Photo: Adrian Geremia Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media ahead of the Round Five meeting with Canberra United, Despite a four day turnaround, Melbourne Victory are prepared to host Canberra United on Friday evening. Having defeated Perth Glory onContinue reading “‘They’re coming to our place’- Melbourne Victory prepared to host dangerous Canberra United”
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory: Match Preview
Above: Victory celebrate last season. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto (8/11/25) Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory will go head-to-head at Wanderers Football Park this Sunday, in the second round of the 2025/26 Ninja A-League season. Both teams will be looking to collect their first points of the campaign,Continue reading “Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory: Match Preview”
“We want to test ourselves against the best”: Hopkins eager for Adelaide challenge
By Alyce Collett 3/5/25 Above: Jeff Hopkins. Photo Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media ahead of the team’s trip to face Adelaide United It is a very big day for Melbourne Victory today, who kick off their 2024/25 A-League Women’s campaign with part one of a two leg semi final againstContinue reading ““We want to test ourselves against the best”: Hopkins eager for Adelaide challenge”
‘They can win games in lots of different ways’: Hopkins and Victory looking toward finals
By Alyce Collett 22/2/25 Above: Melbourne Victory during the win over Brisbane Roar. Photo Bec Hartley for Impetus Melbourne Victory had the perfect tune up for finals on the weekend with a 2-0 win over the Brisbane Roar. Impetus spoke to Jeff Hopkins after the match. Despite no longer being in contention for the premiership because of what hadContinue reading “‘They can win games in lots of different ways’: Hopkins and Victory looking toward finals”
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 and Coach of the Season (18/12/23).Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Victory players pushing themselves to reach their potential
By Kieran Yap 15/12/23 Above: Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins. Photo Melbourne Victory. Competition is heating up for places at Melbourne Victory, and coach Jeff Hopkins says that the players have challenged themselves to be at their best for longer periods and put teams away when they have the chance. “We are a very, veryContinue reading “Victory players pushing themselves to reach their potential”
Victory welcoming another “tough test” against Western.
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reports on Melbourne Victory’s media conference involving head coach Jeff Hopkins (22/10/23). Above: Jeff Hopkins in training during the week Image: Melbourne Victory. After an opening day loss to Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory are looking to bounce back. The tests do not come any easier, up next is a trip over the bridge to face last season’s runnersContinue reading “Victory welcoming another “tough test” against Western.”
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