Lowe leads Melbourne to Victory

Melbourne Victory 2-0 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (4/11/23) Above: Rachel Lowe (R) and Dylan Holmes (L) fight for possession at AAMI Park. Photo: Melbourne Victory Twitter. Melbourne Victory have their first win of the season after first half goals to Mackenzie Weinert and Kayla Morrison secured a 2-0 win over Adelaide United. Both teamsContinue reading “Lowe leads Melbourne to Victory”

“I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football

To mark Impetus’ charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap spoke to former A-League Women striker Allira Toby about her work with the organisation (31/10/23). Above: Allira Toby (middle) with Shay Evans and Jada Whyman at the Moriarty Cup Charity Football Tournament. Photo: John Moriarty Football. She’s an A-League premiership winner, oneContinue reading ““I can’t speak any higher of what JMF does for our First Nations people” – Allira Toby on the work of John Moriarty Football”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Back for the third season, Impetus’ team covering the A-League Women nominate their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. The votes for player and coach are tallied up and then come the end of the campaign we’ll reveal our Player and Coach of the Season once more (23/10/23). Player of the week: BEN GILBY: JordanContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Hieda’s heroics give Western the late win.

Western United 2-1 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap 22/10/2023 Above: Keiewa Hieda (right) and Jaclyn Sawicki (left) celebrate the late winner for Western United. Photo: Western United. Western United came from a goal down to defeat Melbourne Victory with a dramatic late winner at City Vista. The win gives last season’s runners up their firstContinue reading “Hieda’s heroics give Western the late win.”

Victory welcoming another “tough test” against Western.

Impetus’ Kieran Yap reports on Melbourne Victory’s media conference involving head coach Jeff Hopkins (22/10/23). Above: Jeff Hopkins in training during the week Image: Melbourne Victory. After an opening day loss to Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory are looking to bounce back. The tests do not come any easier, up next is a trip over the bridge to face last season’s runnersContinue reading “Victory welcoming another “tough test” against Western.”

A-League Women Media Conferences

On the eve of Round Two of the A-League Women, Impetus recaps the press conferences for Adelaide United, Central Coast Mariners, Wellington Phoenix and Canberra United. Article edited and composed by Genevieve Henry 20/10/2023 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap Above: Adelaide United coach Adrian Stenta. Image: Adelaide United media.  The Reds are ready after short turnaroundContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Adelaide United gun aiming to be “firing on all cylinders” against Central Coast. 

By Kieran Yap 19/10/23 Above: Adelaide United’s Mariah Lee scored from the penalty spot in the 4-4 draw with Canberra United. Photo: Adelaide United. Adelaide United might not have gotten the win against Canberra United, but there is a good feeling among the players as they prepare for Round Two against Central Coast Mariners on Friday evening. Continue reading “Adelaide United gun aiming to be “firing on all cylinders” against Central Coast. “

Roar’s run against Victory continues

Melbourne Victory 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (15/10/23). Above: Grace Kuilamu scored on debut for Brisbane Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar has started this season off with an impressive win on the road against Melbourne Victory. Goals to Grace Kuilamu and Jenna McCormick ensured a 2-1 result, with Ella O’Grady scoring a consolationContinue reading “Roar’s run against Victory continues”

Sydney FC start strong, but Wanderers offer some hope in front of record crowd

Sydney FC 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap 14/10/23 Above: Kirsty Fenton celebrates her impressive goal to open the scoring for Sydney FC. Photo: Sydney FC Twitter. Over 11,000 fans came to Allianz Stadium for Sydney FC’s season opener against Western Sydney Wanderers. Goals to Kirsty Fenton and Fiona Worts secured a 2-0 winContinue reading “Sydney FC start strong, but Wanderers offer some hope in front of record crowd”

A-League Women Media Conferences

With the season kicking off tomorrow, Impetus writers have had access to five of the teams’ media conferences this week. They report below (13/10/23). Above: Sydney FC lift last season’s A-League Women title. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods Ahead of their opening-round match of the A-League Women’s season against AdelaideContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”