By Kieran Yap 4/12/25 Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate a goal against Perth Glory. Photo: Adrian Geremia Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media ahead of the Round Five meeting with Canberra United, Despite a four day turnaround, Melbourne Victory are prepared to host Canberra United on Friday evening. Having defeated Perth Glory onContinue reading “‘They’re coming to our place’- Melbourne Victory prepared to host dangerous Canberra United”
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Matildas brush past Football Ferns in Gosford freindly
Australia 5-0 New Zealand By Kieran Yap 28/11/25 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross celebrates her stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia Five different goalscorers gave Australia a comprehensive victory against New Zealand as Joe Montemurro’s Asian Cup preparations began to hit stride. Amy Sayer and Hayley Raso set the tone with two first half goals, before Ellie Carpenter,Continue reading “Matildas brush past Football Ferns in Gosford freindly”
Pollicina and Hopkins celebrate milestone games against Mariners
By Kieran Yap 15/11/25 Above: goalscorer Rhianna Pollicina (right). Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus Melbourne Victory 1-0 Central Coast Mariners A second half Rhianna Pollicina goal was enough for Melbourne Victory to secure a 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners in Jeff Hopkins’ 200th game as a coach in the A-League Women. The 55th minuteContinue reading “Pollicina and Hopkins celebrate milestone games against Mariners”
The best transfers of the A-League Women
By Kieran Yap 31/10/25 Above: Sasha Grove with the Young Matildas Photo Football Australia With the A-League Women about to begin, Impetus Football looks at some of the most exciting transfers of the pre-season. Paige Zois: Melbourne Victory to Adelaide United Adelaide United have recruited aggressively this off-season. Following a third place finish in 2024/25Continue reading “The best transfers of the A-League Women”
A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26
Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the trophy after their Grand Final win last season. Photo: A-Leagues. Impetus‘ team of contributors who will be covering the A-League Women for us this season kick things off with this guide to each team and their prospects for the new campaign (29/10/25). Adelaide United by Alyce Collett Season 2024/25Continue reading “A-League Women Team by Team season preview 2025/26”
Foord finish gives Matildas win in Cardiff
By Kieran Yap 26/10/25 Above: Caitlin Foord and Courtney Nevin for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Australia have begun the latest international window with a 2-1 win over Cymru in Cardiff. Goals to Courtney Nevin and Caitlin Foord secured the victory despite a classy second half finish from Mared Griffiths. Joe Montemurro had an almost fullContinue reading “Foord finish gives Matildas win in Cardiff”
NPLW VIC: Box Hill crowned Champions & a look back at season 2025.
By Kieran Yap 16/9/25 Above: Box Hill lift the Championship trophy. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill United are the 2025 NPLW VIC Champions after defeating Heidelberg United 2-1 in the Grand Final. Carina Rossi struck twice after half time to send the trophy to Box Hill for the first time, and secured the clubs firstContinue reading “NPLW VIC: Box Hill crowned Champions & a look back at season 2025.”
NPLW VIC Grand Final preview
By Isabelle Campbell and Kieran Yap 12/9/25 Above: Heidelberg United after winning the 2025 Premiership . Photo: Heidelberg United Ahead of the biggest game of the Victorian season, Impetus writers look at the strengths of both sides in the Grand Final. Why Heidelberg United will win- By Isabelle Campbell Heidelberg United are heading into theContinue reading “NPLW VIC Grand Final preview”
Holly Murray: Box Hill’s defensive rock ready for Heidelberg
By Kieran Yap 12/9/25 Above: Holly Murray wins possession for Box Hill. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill are about to play in their first NPLW Grand Final. A win against Heidelberg United would make history and extend a 10-game winning streak. Crucial to that success has been defender Holly Murray. The Box Hill centre backContinue reading “Holly Murray: Box Hill’s defensive rock ready for Heidelberg”
Box Hill and Heidelberg to play in NPLW VIC Grand Final
By Kieran Yap 9/9/25 Above: Sienna Techera celebrates her goal. Photo: Passion Creations Box Hill United will face Heidelberg United in the Victorian NPLW Grand Finals. A 3-1 to Box Hill against Bulleen saw them reach the decider against last year’s champions and this year’s runaway premiers who won their game against Essendon Royals 1-0.Continue reading “Box Hill and Heidelberg to play in NPLW VIC Grand Final”
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