Newcastle Jets 3-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 14/3/26 Above: Josie Allan and Sophie Hoban. Photo: Newcastle Jets The Newcastle Jets have defeated Sydney FC 3-1 at No. 2 Sportsground thanks to a brace by Sophie Hoban. The win gives the Jets some hope for the season and keeps their slim finals hopes alive. FollowingContinue reading “Hoban gives Jets finals hope”
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NPLW VIC R4: Big wins and Box Hill’s instant rebuild
By Kieran Yap 11/3/26 Above: Box Hill United’s Sydney Manarik fights for possession with Minori Akiyama. Photo: Adrian Geremia It was a high scoring round in the NPLW Vic this weekend, and a month into the season it is still hard to get a sense of where many teams really stand. Boroondara have a perfectContinue reading “NPLW VIC R4: Big wins and Box Hill’s instant rebuild”
Kennedy brace helps Australia to 4-0 win over Iran
Iran 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap 5/3/25 Above: Alanna Kennedy (left) and Holly McNamara Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have comfortably beaten Iran on The Gold Coast. Goals to Amy Sayer, Mary Fowler and a brace to Alanna Kennedy improved Australia’s goal difference and gave them a second win in Group A. Joe Montemurro madeContinue reading “Kennedy brace helps Australia to 4-0 win over Iran”
NPLW Vic R3: Boroondara stay perfect and Markovski delivers for Bulleen
By Kieran Yap 4/3/26 Above: Maja Markovski and Caitlin Friend of Bulleen. Photo: Bulleen Lions Round Three of the Victorian NPLW saw Bulleen win for the first time this season, Melbourne Victory U23’s defeat Avondale FC, a traditional derby end in stalemate and a low scoring classic between Box Hill and Preston. Preston’s Lionesses travelledContinue reading “NPLW Vic R3: Boroondara stay perfect and Markovski delivers for Bulleen”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026
3/3/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix’ Makala Woods (yellow and black stripes) battles with Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna for possession earlier this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of theContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026”
NPLW Vic R2: Hatrick heroes and The Eagles take flight
By Kieran Yap 25/2/26 Above: Sloane Young of Avondale FC Round Two of the Victorian NPLW threw up some surprising results, and some impressive individual performances. Impetus looks back at the weekend’s action and shows some appreciation for hatrick heroes. The matches kicked off on Friday night with Box Hill reminding everybody that they areContinue reading “NPLW Vic R2: Hatrick heroes and The Eagles take flight”
City score three to maintain top spot
Central Coast Mariners 1-3 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 20/2/26 Above: Aideen Keane celebrates her goal. Photo: Melbourne City Three second half goals and a virtuoso performance from Aideen Keane secured three points for Melbourne City against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. Bryleeh Henry scored the opener and set up the sealer, while captainContinue reading “City score three to maintain top spot”
The Matildas squad: Tactical flexibility, a backup for every position & a view to the future
By Kieran Yap 19/2/26 Above: Kahli Johnson. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas squad for the Asian Cup has harnessed the potential of Australia’s youth and experience. It is a balanced squad, that has avoided some of the temptations and errors of previous tournaments and provides multiple options and backups. Australia squads are always contentious, outsideContinue reading “The Matildas squad: Tactical flexibility, a backup for every position & a view to the future”
NPLW VIC R1: Victory win at Veneto Club, and South find form early
By Kieran Yap 18/2/26 Above: Aeryn Tarrant celebrates Melbourne Victory’s goal against Bulleen. Photo: Passion Creations. The NPLW Victoria has begun, with more games, more teams and more quality. Round One saw Melbourne City, Keilor Park, Melbourne Victory and Avondale make their debut’s, a new striker start off with a bang and some youngsters makeContinue reading “NPLW VIC R1: Victory win at Veneto Club, and South find form early”
“It feels like I’m meant to be at Bulleen”: Ashley Jordan returns to the Veneto Club
By Kieran Yap 11/2/26 Above: Ashley Jordan for Francis Marion University. Photo: FMU Patriots Bulleen Lions’s prodigal striker has returned. Ashley Jordan will step on the Veneto Club turf again after five years away in the US College system. The explosive forward rejoins the club where she scored an astounding 39 goals in 27 gamesContinue reading ““It feels like I’m meant to be at Bulleen”: Ashley Jordan returns to the Veneto Club”
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