Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in

Impetus’ Jonathan Tay joined the Matildas media conference with Everton star Clare Wheeler (14/2/23). Above: Clare Wheeler in action previously for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Even with the World Cup less than six months away, for Clare Wheeler, the prospect of having the biggest tournament in football come down under hasn’t quite hit home. “No,Continue reading “Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in”

Melbourne club media conferences

Kieran Yap reports on Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins’ media conference today, with Jonathan Tay delivering all the details from Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic‘s event (10/2/23). Victory add quality and depth for Chidiac’s farewell game by Kieran Yap Melbourne Victory are strengthened for their encounter with Brisbane Roar, but it is likely toContinue reading “Melbourne club media conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (6/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Sydney FC make statement with win over City

Sydney FC 3-0 Melbourne City By Jonathan Tay (4/2/23) Above: Cortnee Vine jumps for joy with Madison Hayley after scoring for Sydney FC. Photo: Keep Up. The Sydney FC juggernaut continued to roll on, with a 3-0 win over Melbourne City at Allianz Stadium. Sarah Hunter’s beautiful long-range strike opened the scoring, before Cortnee VineContinue reading “Sydney FC make statement with win over City”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Ben Gilby and Jonathan Tay combine to report on three club media events ahead of this weekend’s action (3/2/23). SYDNEY FC v MELBOURNE CITY: The word ‘confident’ was used repeatedly by Sydney FC attacker Madison Haley as she spoke to the media today ahead of her team’s huge game at home to Melbourne City writesContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (30/1/23). Player of the WeekContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Pollicina goal defeats Adelaide United

Melbourne City 1-0 Adelaide United By Jonathan Tay (29/1/23) Above: Rhianna Pollicina celebrates after scoring Melbourne City’s winner. Photo: Keep Up. Melbourne City completed the double over an out-of-sorts Adelaide United at AAMI Park, easing to a 1-0 win on Sunday. Rhianna Pollicina’s 55th-minute tally proved the difference in a match that was far moreContinue reading “Pollicina goal defeats Adelaide United”

Henry, Hopkins & Vidosic on Melbourne Derby plus Smith on Wanderers’ progress

Impetus’ Kieran Yap and Jonathan Tay report on Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City’s media conferences ahead of Sunday’s big derby showdown, whilst Ben Gilby reports on Kat Smith’s thoughts ahead of Western Sydney Wanderers’ game tomorrow with unbeaten Western United (13/1/23). Privitelli back, but Victory face tough test before a punishing schedule by Kieran YapContinue reading “Henry, Hopkins & Vidosic on Melbourne Derby plus Smith on Wanderers’ progress”

Melbourne City pile on late goals to bury Adelaide United

Adelaide United 0-3 Melbourne City By Jonathan Tay (11/1/23) Above: Bryleeh Henry and Leticia McKenna celebrate a goal for Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City. On a warm Wednesday evening, Melbourne City came away with a 3-0 over Adelaide United at ServiceFM Stadium. In a scrappy, attritional contest, the scoreline somewhat flattered City, who bookended theContinue reading “Melbourne City pile on late goals to bury Adelaide United”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (9/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”