Bulleen score seven against Bentleigh

By Kieran Yap 14/5/24 Bulleen Lions won their fifth consecutive game with a dominant display at the Veneto Club against Bentleigh Greens. The Round Eight clash saw the newly promoted side travel to the home of the premiers, and Cailtin Friend’s team was in the mood to entertain with a 7-0 win that pushes themContinue reading “Bulleen score seven against Bentleigh”

Junior Matildas look to be more clinical and rebound against Japan

By Kieran Yap 8/5/24 Above: The Junior Matildas. Photo Via AFC The Junior Matildas will look to bounce back after a 3-0 loss to China in the U17 Asian Cup. Australia will play Japan on Friday, and coach Rae Dower has identified that her players need to be more clinical to get a result. AustraliaContinue reading “Junior Matildas look to be more clinical and rebound against Japan”

“I had belief that I was going to do well in these finals” – Shea Connors reflects on her match winning moment

By Kieran Yap 7/5/24 Barely two minutes after entering the Grand Final, Shea Connors scored the goal to crown Sydney FC Champions. She talks to Impetus about that moment, and all that lead up to it. It would have been a brilliant goal in any context. The scores were locked at 0-0 and with MelbourneContinue reading ““I had belief that I was going to do well in these finals” – Shea Connors reflects on her match winning moment”

Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024

Impetus writers voted on the best three players and coaches for the 2023/24 season of the A-League Women. It was a big season with some stellar performances and intriguing narratives. Here, we reveal who was voted in our top three spots for both categories, and members of our team covering the league this season explainContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024”

Discovering The Dub: what new fans thought of the record breaking A-League women season.

By Kieran Yap 29/4/24 Above: a packed crowd for The Newcastle Jets. Photo Newcastle Jets Following record crowds and growing momentum, Impetus Football spoke to new fans of the A-League women to learn their experiences of their first season. The 2023/24 A-League Women season has been a huge success in terms of attendance. Hopes wereContinue reading “Discovering The Dub: what new fans thought of the record breaking A-League women season.”

City outshoot Jets to make the Grand Final

Melbourne City 3-0 Newcastle Jets Melbourne City win 6-0 on aggregate. By Kieran Yap 28/4/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri celebrates Melbourne City’s win after the final whistle. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City have advanced to the A-League Women Grand Final with a 3-0 win in the second leg of their semi final against the Newcastle Jets.Continue reading “City outshoot Jets to make the Grand Final”

City combative and clinical in Semi-Final win over Jets

Newcastle Jets 0-3 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap Above: a record crowd arrived at Maitland Sports Ground to watch Newcastle vs Melbourne City. Image: Newcastle Jets A clinical Melbourne City have won the first leg of the semi final against The Newcastle Jets 3-0. Goals to Daniela Galic, Emina Ekic and Shelby McMahon gave CityContinue reading “City combative and clinical in Semi-Final win over Jets”

‘They mean basically everything to my career’ What Canberra United means to the players and the community.

By Kieran Yap 28/3/24 Above: Canberra United in the recent win over Sydney FC. Photo: Canberra United Canberra United’s future remains unknown. Being one of the most successful clubs in the history of the A-League Women and having a passionate and committed fan base may not be enough to save it. Former Matilda and JulieContinue reading “‘They mean basically everything to my career’ What Canberra United means to the players and the community.”

City hit form ahead of finals

Melbourne City 3-0 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 23/3/24 Above: Taylor Otto seals the game for Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City kept their title hopes alive with a 3-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners. Goals to Hannah Wilkinson, Emina Ekic and Taylor Otto mean that if results go their way tomorrowContinue reading “City hit form ahead of finals”

Harding brace sends Wanderers to fifth

Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 Western United By Kieran Yap 23/3/24 Above: Western Sydney celebrates Sophie Harding’s goal. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. The Western Sydney Wanderers climbed into fifth place on the ladder with a 3-1 win over Western United. Sophie Harding was the difference with two goals and an accidental assist for The Wanderers, whoContinue reading “Harding brace sends Wanderers to fifth”