By Kieran Yap 10/9/24 Above: Heidelberg United lift the trophy. Photo: Football Victoria “Great run.. that’s a penalty… what a goal!… I think we’re headed for extra time… what the F-…?…What. A. Game!” These are just some of the utterances and exclamations heard around the ground at the 2024 NPLW Victoria Grand Final. Heidelberg UnitedContinue reading ““It was a dream come true that I’ve always wanted”: Heidelberg United are the NPLW Vic Champions of 2024”
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“There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief
By Kieran Yap 5/9/24 Above: Young Matildas vice captain Naomi Chinnama addresses the media through Football Australia. Following Australia’s second group game against Mexico, Young Matildas defenders Naomi Chinnama and Ella Buchanan spoke to the media about the experience so far. Australia are still in this tournament was the message from Australia’s Under 20’s ViceContinue reading ““There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief”
Johno Clemente: a coach climbing the ranks
By Kieran Yap Above: Melbourne Victory assistant Johno Clemente. Photo: Melbourne Victory We take a deep dive on why the 25-year old Johno Clemente’s name is on everybody’s lips and what the future holds for one of the brightest young minds in Australian Football currently. Clemente is a coach on the rise in the women’s game. CoachingContinue reading “Johno Clemente: a coach climbing the ranks”
NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final
Preston Lions 1-0 Essendon Royals By Joe Rosedon 2/9/24 Preston edged past Essendon to reach their first ever Grand Final, after Haley Johnson once again delivers for Preston, scoring the only goal of the game An unsurprisingly cagey start saw very few chances of note, with both teams reluctant to reveal the hands too early and Essendon able to nullify Preston’s free scoring front line. AContinue reading “NPLW Vic: Preston and Heidelberg head into Grand Final”
The Marvellous year of Maja Markovski
By Kieran Yap 29/8/24 Above: Markovski celebrates one of her 20 goals this season. Photo: Bulleen Lions instagram Maja Markovski has been one of the most entertaining and reliable forwards in Victoria’s NPLW. The league’s leading scorer spoke to Impetus about her incredible season. It was the Nike FC Cup final, an early penalty kickContinue reading “The Marvellous year of Maja Markovski”
Asian Champions League presents serious challenges for part time players
By Kieran Yap 23/8/24 Photo: AFC Invitational winners in 2024. Photo via FIFPRO report. Amid the excitement surrounding the launch of the Women’s Asian Champions League lies a harsh reality. As things stand now, it may not be the best thing for the players. On the surface, it feels like the right step. A Women’sContinue reading “Asian Champions League presents serious challenges for part time players”
Bulleen Lions crowned premiers, while Preston and Royals offer finals preview
Preston 2 Essendon 2 By Joe Rosedon 20/8/24 Title rivals Preston and Essendon battle out to a 2-2 draw that puts Bulleen in pole position to secure a first-place finish. A goal from Ava Groba and an own goal from Ellie La Monte were cancelled out by Georgia Henderson and Haley Johnson A frenetic start to the game saw both teams find the back of the net in the first tenContinue reading “Bulleen Lions crowned premiers, while Preston and Royals offer finals preview”
Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement
By Kieran Yap (9/8/24) Above: Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson (L) Emilia Murray and Ella O’Grady with manager Leah Blayney. Photo: Tiffany Williams/Football Australia. The Australian team to compete for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is one of experience, depth and has plenty of attacking potential. Young Matildas manager Leah Blayney has namedContinue reading “Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement”
The Matildas manager short list
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (2/8/24). Above: Melissa Andreatta. Photo: Aleksander Kostadinoski Football Australia must now move to find a new head coach of The Matildas. With the exception of 2020 (and COVID lockdowns) the next 12 months ahead are the first in recent times without a major tournament and that grants time toContinue reading “The Matildas manager short list”
The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s
By Kieran Yap 24/7/24 Above: The 1978 Australian Team selected from the National Championships. Photo: Matildas Alumni. The 1978 Australia team was the result of an intense, competitive selection process. Impetus looks back at the National Championships. Whenever a Matildas squad is announced there is inevitable discussion. Some fans favourite miss out, others are inContinue reading “The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s”
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