Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the trophy after their Grand Final win last season. Photo: A-Leagues. Impetus‘ team of contributors who will be covering the A-League Women for us this season kick things off with this guide to each team and their prospects for the new campaign (29/10/25). Adelaide United by Alyce Collett Season 2024/25Continue reading “A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26”
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Ferns falter in first North American challenge
Above: Annalie Longo (right) battles with her Mexican opponent. Photo: via Mexico Football By Jonathon Hagger (24/10/2025) MEXICO 1 – 0 NEW ZEALAND The first of a trio of friendly matches for the New Zealand Football Ferns this international window did not go well for the travelling Football Ferns, after an early Aaliyah Farmer goal sawContinue reading “Ferns falter in first North American challenge”
Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied
New Zealand 2-1 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (4/6/25) Above: Rebekah Stott (13) in possession for the Football Ferns against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. The Football Ferns responded from a disappointing performance and result against the Venezuelans at the end of last week to level the two-match series in Spain yesterday. New Zealand were hungry toContinue reading “Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied”
New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela
New Zealand 1-3 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (1/6/25) Above: Football Ferns star Annalie Longo (10) battles away against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. New Zealand began their two-match series against Venezuela in Marbella with a performance that new boss Michael Mayne described as “nowhere near” where they need to be. Backdrop The New Zealand Football FernsContinue reading “New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela”
Kiera Skeels Exclusive Interview
by Jonathon Hagger (25/3/25) Above: Keira Skeels in action for Charlton Athletic. Photo: Danni Fairbairn. “I hold myself to very high standards and that’s what I expect from other people. It’s about setting the example and showing others the standard we want to be playing at.” Notching up 100 matches of football for one clubContinue reading “Kiera Skeels Exclusive Interview”
Hahn seals Ferns win in the dying minutes
Costa Rica 0-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (26/2/25) Above: Maja Hahn (centre) celebrates her winning goal for New Zealand in Costa Rica earlier today. Photo: Photosport NZ. A goal two minutes from the end of regular time in the second half sealed an excellent win for New Zealand in their second and final internationalContinue reading “Hahn seals Ferns win in the dying minutes”
Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica
Costa Rica 1-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (23/2/25) Above: New Zealand captain Annalie Longo (right) battles for possession in Costa Rica last night. Photo: NZ Football. A goal from Crystal Palace’s Indiah-Paige Riley just before the break ensured that New Zealand took a draw from the first of two encounters with Costa Rica duringContinue reading “Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica”
Connecting people together – the This Girl’s Ability story
by Jonathon Hagger (19/2/25) Above: Three players, one from each of the This Girls Ability hubs, warming up on Tournament Day. Photo: Danni Fairbairn. “I look forward to my football sessions, we are all friends and a team, we all support each other in the sessions and I am more confident and happy, it is somewhere whereContinue reading “Connecting people together – the This Girl’s Ability story”
Honours even as Adelaide extend record unbeaten run
Adelaide United 1-1 Canberra United by Jonathon Hagger (15/2/25) Above: Adelaide United’s Emily Condon (red) is challenged by Sofia Christopherson in today’s game at Coopers Stadium. Photo: Adelaide United. Chelsie Dawber’s equaliser with just under 20 minutes of normal time remaining ensured that Adelaide United extended their unbeaten run to nine matches at Coopers StadiumContinue reading “Honours even as Adelaide extend record unbeaten run”
Wanderers roar to victory over fading Brisbane
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 Brisbane Roar by Jonathon Hagger (9/2/25) Above: Western Sydney Wanderers (hooped shirts) and Brisbane Roar battle for possession today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Western Sydney Wanderers claimed only their second A-League Women victory of the season thanks to Maddie Caspers’ goal two minutes from the end of regulation time – a strikeContinue reading “Wanderers roar to victory over fading Brisbane”
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