West Ham United Season Wrap Up

By Ella McShane (16/05/24) In the first of a series reviewing how the team’s of the WSL fared in the 2024 to 2025 season, Impetus Football’s Ella McShane evaluates how West Ham United’s campaign went.  The 2024/25 season was one of transformation for West Ham United. A campaign defined by fresh faces, international tours, newContinue reading “West Ham United Season Wrap Up”

Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective

Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”

West Ham defeat Arsenal in crucial game for both teams

By Joseph Rosedon 5/2/24 Above: West Ham celebrate their win over Arsenal at home. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus71 West Ham 2 Arsenal 1 West Ham stunned title-chasing Arsenal with a comeback victory, sealing their first WSL victory against the North London side. Second-half goals from French duo Viviane Asseyi and HawaCissoko gave West Ham a famous victory. From the start West Ham deployed a deep block to stifle Arsenal’s attacks. Katrina Gorry inContinue reading “West Ham defeat Arsenal in crucial game for both teams”

Australia’s Gorry and Grant enter the WSL

By Rachel Gore 26/1/24 Above: Charli Grant at her new home. Photo: Tottenham Hotspur The January transfer window has brought numerous players to the WSL. Two of these players whose moves have attracted attention are Australian national team stars, Katrina Gorry and Charlotte (Charli) Grant, who had both previously been playing together in Sweden. Over the summer the Australian women’s national team, nicknamed the Matildas, showedContinue reading “Australia’s Gorry and Grant enter the WSL”

Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time”

by Ben Gilby (13/2/23) Above: Katrina Gorry speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Matildas star Katrina Gorry told the media today that the squad are in a good place ahead of the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Thursday when Australia play the Czech Republic in Gosford. The Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time””

Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football

For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Impetus’ Ben Carey grabbed an EXCLUSIVE chat with Brisbane Roar legend and Matildas star Katrina Gorry. In a hugely insightful in-depth interview, the pair discuss combining football with motherhood, playing overseas, the qualities of the A-League Women, and the national team (18/1/23). Above: Katrina Gorry balances her daughter HarperContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football”

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”

‘Mini’ Gorry wreaks large scale havoc on Jets

Newcastle Jets 0-2 Brisbane Roar (23/12/22) By Ben Carey Above: Katrina Gorry winds up to take a shot on the Newcastle goal. Photo: KeepUp. Brisbane Roar made it two wins from two against Newcastle Jets this season after securing a 2-0 victory on a rainy Friday evening at Number Two Sportsground. The match started outContinue reading “‘Mini’ Gorry wreaks large scale havoc on Jets”

Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know

Whilst the Matildas stars playing in England are well known to the local audience, Saturday’s clash at Kingsmeadow gives fans a chance to see a group of hugely exciting Australian football stars that may not be quite so well known. Impetus’ Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, Jonathan Tay, and Kris Goman profile five players, plus ourContinue reading “Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know”

Gorry Returns To Roar And Western United Announce AFF Winner Sawicki

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Brisbane Roar‘s Katrina Gorry, Western United‘s Jaclyn Sawicki, and head coach Mark Torcaso (18/8/22). Above: Katrina Gorry, back in orange again for 2022/23. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Matildas star Katrina Gorry will return to Brisbane Roar for the 11th consecutive season, it was announced today. Gorry started her pro career withContinue reading “Gorry Returns To Roar And Western United Announce AFF Winner Sawicki”