By Kieran Yap and Ryan Imray 14/5/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate their semi final win. Photo: Wellington Phoenix Impetus writers discuss the cases for Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix to lift the championship trophy in the A-League Women Grand Final Why Melbourne City will win Melbourne City will win the A-League Women Grand Final becauseContinue reading “Who will win the A-League Women Grand Final and why?”
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NPLW Vic R12: Maja wins the Markovski derby and its always Summer in Alamein
By Kieran Yap 13/5/26 Above: Summer Laskey and Emma Runnalls celebrate a goal for Alamein. Photo: Passion Creations The 2026 season is almost halfway over, and remains just as unpredictable as when it kicked off. South Melbourne secured a win over City and boosted their goal difference. Alamein FC ended Victory’s winning streak and BulleenContinue reading “NPLW Vic R12: Maja wins the Markovski derby and its always Summer in Alamein”
NPLW Vic R11: Techera time, Bulleen climb and Heidelberg score nine
By Kieran Yap 6/5/26 Above: Sienna Techera for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations We are nearing the halfway point of the season and only goal difference separate the top four teams, with four points between first and eighth. Round 11 saw Bulleen back in first, Box Hill and Boroondara suffer a rare stumble and HeidelbergContinue reading “NPLW Vic R11: Techera time, Bulleen climb and Heidelberg score nine”
NPLW Vic R10: McGoarty scores three for Royals, while Box Hill stays in first
By Kieran Yap 29/4/26 Above: Kelli McGroarty of Essendon Royals Essendon beat Bentleigh, Victory score a convincing win, and Box Hill vs Bulleen provides a classic in Round 10 of Victoria’s NPLW. Bulleen Lions needed a win, but there a few harder places to look for one this season than away to Box Hill United.Continue reading “NPLW Vic R10: McGoarty scores three for Royals, while Box Hill stays in first”
NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again
By Kieran Yap 23/4/26 Above: Mia Bailey of Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne halt Bulleen’s winning streak, Box Hill climb into first and Heidelberg return to winning ways in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The action began in Caroline Springs as Spring Hills FC hosted the perennially strong Boroondara Eagles. The home sideContinue reading “NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again”
NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first
By Kieran Yap 15/4/26 Above: Claudia Mihocic. Bulleen Lions. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne stage a resurgence in the standings, Bulleen’s winning streak continues and Box Hill Bounce back in Round 8 of the Victorian NPLW. Friday night saw three games take place across Melbourne. Avondale FC travelled to face Preston Lions in an importantContinue reading “NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first”
McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi
Australia 5-0 Malawi By Kieran Yap 11/4/26 Above: Leticia McKenna commemorates a first cap for The Matildas. Photo: Football Australia Australia has defeated Malawi 5-0 in the opening game of The FIFA Series. Emily Van egmond, Sam Kerr scored in the first half, while Alex Chidiac and Holly McNamara added more after the break. LeticiaContinue reading “McKenna scores on debut as Matildas beat Malawi”
Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football
Canberra United 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 4/4/26 Above: Momo Hayashi Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have secured finals football for the first time since 2021 after defeating Canberra United 2-1 at McKellar Park. Goals to Aimee Medwin and Alicia Woods secured the result, despite a strong start from the hosts and a trademarkContinue reading “Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football”
Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup
Australia U20 5-0 Chinese Taipei U20 By Kieran Yap 3/4/26 Above: Peta Trimis. Photo: AFC/Football Australia The Young Matildas have begun their U20 Asian Cup with a confident performance against Chinese Taipei. Goals to Peta Trimis, Skye Halmarick and Tiana Fuller gave Australia a 5-0 win at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani Coach AlexContinue reading “Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup”
NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill
By Kieran Yap 1/4/26 Above: Fiorina Iaria for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations Bulleen climb to second, Essendon honour a league legend and Iaria scores four in the first ever Melbourne Derby. Friday night’s game saw Spring Hills host South Melbourne, with the home side looking to respond after a 4-2 loss to Bulleen LionsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill”
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