A-League Women Weekly Awards

For the final time this season, the Impetus team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women select their player, coach, and event of the week. This week’s votes will be tallied up with all of the others this season, and we’ll be announcing the player and coach who has received the most weekly votesContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

McNamara masterclass ends Canberra’s brave season

Melbourne City 3-3 Canberra United By Kieran Yap (2/4/23) Above: Hannah Wilkinson reacts after putting Melbourne City ahead today. Photo: KeepUp A masterclass from Holly McNamara has ended Canberra United’s season, but a fairytale ending was almost on the cards for retiring legend Ellie Brush.   Melbourne Victory’s late draw with Wellington Phoenix on Saturday hadContinue reading “McNamara masterclass ends Canberra’s brave season”

Western United win, but Keane needs a favour from City

Western United 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap (1/4/23) Above: Hannah Keane is mobbed by her teammates after scoring the opening goal. Photo: @aleaguewomen Twitter Western United have won their final game of the season, and Hannah Keane shot her way into Golden Boot favouritism. However, even after a 2-1 defeat of Western SydneyContinue reading “Western United win, but Keane needs a favour from City”

Box Hill are box office: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Two

By Kieran Yap (29/3/23) Above: Zoe Lambi (12) celebrates a goal for South Melbourne against FV Emerging. Image: Football Victoria Despite some big scorelines, the Victorian NPLW was an enthralling as ever in Round Two. Two of last season’s top sides clashed when Heidelberg United faced Bulleen Lions, but there were some surprises elsewhere withContinue reading “Box Hill are box office: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Two”

Sydney FC and Wellington both have big wins with different implications

Adelaide United 1-3 Wellington Phoenix By Kieran Yap (29/3/23) Above: Indiana Dos Santos becomes the fifth youngest scorer in league history. Photo: KeepUp. Wellington Phoenix scored twice in the second half to beat Adelaide United 3-1. The Reds have endured a tough season, and the match against Wellington summed up much of their campaign. ItContinue reading “Sydney FC and Wellington both have big wins with different implications”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the competition will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (27/3/23). Player ofContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Connors strike puts the kibosh on Victory’s finals hopes

Melbourne Victory 1-1 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (26/3/23) Above: Shea Connors, Sharn Freier, and Hollie Palmer celebrate Brisbane Roar’s goal. Photo: Liberty A-League. A Shea Connors strike and some late heroics from Hensley Hancuff have earned Brisbane Roar a 1-1 draw away to Melbourne Victory. The home side entered this round in fourth spot,Continue reading “Connors strike puts the kibosh on Victory’s finals hopes”

Polly Doran and the road to the Palace

By Kieran Yap (24/3/23) Above: Polly Doran in action for Crystal Palace away to Sheffield United in a recent Championship match. Photo: Matthew Appleby. The weather is cold, the league is tough, but Polly Doran is used to overcoming (and dishing out) challenges.   “London life has been great so far,” The Crystal Palace fullContinue reading “Polly Doran and the road to the Palace”

Goals galore in the opening round of the NPLW Victoria

By Kieran Yap (22/3/23) Above: South Melbourne and Heidelberg United in action. Photo: Jack Dilks for Heidelberg Utd. The NPLW has kicked off in Victoria, and although some of last season’s bigger names are still competing in the Dub, there was plenty of talent on show. Seventeen goals were scored across round one, with sixContinue reading “Goals galore in the opening round of the NPLW Victoria”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (21/3/23). Player of the Week: BEN GILBY:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”