Melbourne City 5-1 Western United By Kieran Yap 5/2/25 Above: Holly McNamara. Photo: Melbourne City A first half hatrick by Holly McNamara helped Melbourne City to a 5-1 win over Western United as the defending premiers solidified their grip on top spot in the A-League Women. City’s comprehensive win continues their undefeated streak and itContinue reading “Holly Mac scores three as City defeat Western United”
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Matildas welcome back Holly Mac & name a new Freier for the She Believes Cup
By Kieran Yap 4/2/25 Above: Holly McNamara in action at the 2022 Asian Cup. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have announced the squad to take on Colombia, The United States and Japan at the She Believes Cup this month. Interim coach Tom Sermanni remains in charge of the team as the search for a fullContinue reading “Matildas welcome back Holly Mac & name a new Freier for the She Believes Cup”
A brief history of Holly Furphy
By Kieran Yap 29/1/25 Above: Holly Furphy celebrates her goal against Sydney FC. Photo: A-Leagues When Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC in Round 13 all the talk was about the two goal scorers. Alana Jancevski earned goal of the week for her thunderous free-kick, and Holly Furphy, the new signing who made an immediate impression.Continue reading “A brief history of Holly Furphy”
Abdul-Massih wins it for Perth Glory
Perth Glory 3-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 26/1/25 Above: Ella Abdul-Massih celebrates with Charli Wainwright and Izzy Dalton after scoring her late winner for Perth Glory. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Perth Glory have snatched a dramatic win against Brisbane Roar. The home side twice came from behind to score a 93rd-minute winner fromContinue reading “Abdul-Massih wins it for Perth Glory”
“I’m just going over there to give it everything I’ve got”- Sharn Freier on her move to Wolfsburg
By Kieran Yap 22/1/25 Above: Sharn Freier (left) and Laini Freier for Brisbane Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar Sharn Freier spoke to the media following the announcement she will be joining Wolfsburg at the end of the season. The Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacker has been signed by the European giants, but will remain in AustraliaContinue reading ““I’m just going over there to give it everything I’ve got”- Sharn Freier on her move to Wolfsburg”
Canberra United climb to fifth with win over the Wanderers
Canberra United 1-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap 18/1/24 Above: Canberra United celebrate going ahead. Photo: Canberra United Canberra United have reestablished their finals credentials with a 1-0 win over The Western Sydney Wanderers. The big news prior to kick off were that both Michelle Heyman and Sophie Harding were out of the lineups.Continue reading “Canberra United climb to fifth with win over the Wanderers”
Mariners climb into top six with win over luckless Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-3 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 12/1/25 Above: The Central Coast Mariners after their win over Western Sydney. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. The Central Coast Mariners have battled their way to a 3-1 win against Western Sydney Wanderers. Goals from Brooke Nunn, Tess Quilligan, and Bianca Galic ensured the three pointsContinue reading “Mariners climb into top six with win over luckless Wanderers”
City forced to settle for draw with Mariners
Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Melbourne City by Kieran Yap (31/12/24) Above: Alexia Apostolakis in action for Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City. Central Coast Mariners climbed into fourth place after a 0-0 draw with Melbourne City on New Year’s Eve. Emily Husband’s team combined tactical discipline with mixed luck to secure the draw against the still-undefeatedContinue reading “City forced to settle for draw with Mariners”
The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits
By Isabelle Campbell with interviews by Kieran Yap 28/12/24 Above: The 2019 Matildas Kit Launch. Photo: Nike. Impetus takes a look at the history and the progress of kits in women’s football. From necessity to practicality to fashion. In recent years, women’s football has witnessed unprecedented levels of growth, and with this change came aContinue reading “The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits”
An Ode to Goad
By Kieran Yap 23/12/24 Above: Beattie Goad drives past Cortnee Vine. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus If Round Eight is to be Beattie Goad’s last game in the A-League women, the competition will farewell one of its most popular and most interesting players at the age of 27. She will be irreplaceable at Melbourne Victory,Continue reading “An Ode to Goad”
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