Ben Gilby reports on news from both Melbourne clubs today. City head coach Dario Vidosic offers his thoughts ahead of Sunday’s game with Western Sydney Wanderers, and Victory announce an Irish multi-sport legend as an injury replacement signing (6/1/22) Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic confirmed to the media today that Emina Ekic’s injury meansContinue reading “A-League Women News”
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A-League Women Previews
Ben Gilby sets the scene for three of this weekend’s Round Nine matches with reports from the media conferences with additional reporting by Ryan Miller-Woods on Wellington Phoenix’s events (5/1/23). Adelaide United v Canberra United Adelaide United’s Dylan Holmes made clear to the media today that her team need to get back to their bestContinue reading “A-League Women Previews”
Impetus 2022 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and eight Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Johnathan Stack, Ben Carey, Emmanuel Faith, Kieran Yap, Darrell Allen, Nathan Edwards, and Kris Goman highlight their team, player, coach, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top-flight and grassroots levels of the women’s game (30/12/22). Team of the Year: BEN GILBY: England. It’s moreContinue reading “Impetus 2022 Awards”
Jeff Hopkins prepares for the Jets and names his favourite Olympico
Following a win on the road, Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media about a turbulent week, improved performances, and a rising young midfield star. Kieran Yap was in attendance. (16/12/22) Above: Jeff Hopkins speaking to the media. Photo: Melbourne Victory FC. Melbourne Victory rediscovered their scoring touch against Perth Glory, and JeffContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins prepares for the Jets and names his favourite Olympico”
Confidence High, and Ayres in form as Victory travel to Perth
By Kieran Yap (10/12/22) Above: Melina Ayres in action for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Only goal difference separated Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory last season. The slimmest of margins and a draw between the two sides meant that Melbourne Victory finished fourth and went on to become champions. A month into the current campaignContinue reading “Confidence High, and Ayres in form as Victory travel to Perth”
Privitelli Returns As Victory Search For First Win
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reports on Melbourne Victory’s media conference today with Jeff Hopkins as they prepare to host Wellington Phoenix, with both sides in need of a win (2/12/22). Above: Melbourne Victory’s Lia Privitelli celebrates a goal in 2021/22. Photo: Melbourne Victory It has been a tough start to the season for Melbourne Victory, butContinue reading “Privitelli Returns As Victory Search For First Win”
Jeff Hopkins: Kos Is A Ready Made Replacement
Impetus’ Kieran Yap attended Melbourne Victory’s media conference ahead of the A-League Women’s match against Sydney FC (26/11/22). Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins. Photo: Melbourne Victory. It is a sad and familiar feeling for Melbourne Victory fans. Natalie Tathem was injured in Round One once again. The Victory fullback tore her ACL inContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins: Kos Is A Ready Made Replacement”
KK Signs On For Victory In Major Deal
6/11/22 Above: Elise Kellond-Knight (right) in celebratory mood for the Matildas. Photo: ESPN. Melbourne Victory today announced the major signing of Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight for the 2022/23 A-League Women season. The 32-year-old joins the Club from Swedish top-flight club, Hammarby, and returns to the A-League Women’s competition where she has previously represented Brisbane RoarContinue reading “KK Signs On For Victory In Major Deal”
A-League Grand Final: The View From Sydney FC & Melbourne Victory
Sunday sees the A-League Women Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Sydney FC pair of Sarah Hunter and Charlize Rule along with Melbourne Victory’s Courtney Nevin, Alex Chidiac, and head coach Jeff Hopkins (23/3/22). Sydney FC’s 18-year-old star Sarah Hunter is just days away from playing inContinue reading “A-League Grand Final: The View From Sydney FC & Melbourne Victory”
A-League Women Saturday Previews
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the head coaches from three of the four teams in action on Saturday: Perth Glory’s Alex Epakis, Melbourne Victory’s Jeff Hopkins, and Newcastle Jets’ Ash Wilson. He also hears from Perth Glory midfielder Sarah Cain (18/2/22). Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis revealed that there were no hesitations whatsoever whenContinue reading “A-League Women Saturday Previews”
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