By Kieran Yap 14/8/23 Above: Calder United celebrating their sixth Nike FC Cup. Image: Calder United Boroondara have one hand on the premiership, Calder United added their name to the Nike FC Cup yet again, and South Melbourne were held by Southern United over the weekend in Victorian women’s football. Nike FC Cup Grand Final-Continue reading “It’s down to the wire, and Calder win the Cup: NPLW Victoria Round 21”
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The potential to change the sporting landscape of a country
Among the Impetus team covering the World Cup are several who have watched, supported, and covered The Matildas for a number of years. Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Genevieve Henry come together to share their thoughts on how a very special women’s football team is transforming the sporting landscape of a nation, and how theyContinue reading “The potential to change the sporting landscape of a country”
To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap 11/8/23 Above: Sam Kerr for Australia against France in July. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Tony Gustavsson will be in two minds about starting Sam Kerr. He is not alone. Whether or not to unleash the Matildas superstar upon the French defence from the first whistle or stick toContinue reading “To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question”
Indiana Dos Santos and Whittlesea Rangers FC feature in latest short film from Nike Football
By Kieran Yap 11/8/23 The Young Matilda and the girls team from Whittlesea combine forces with some of the biggest names in women’s sport and The Matildas team song. Above: Young Matilda Indiana Dos Santos. Image by Calli Arciuli Well it’s a grand old team to play for It’s a grand old team to seeContinue reading “Indiana Dos Santos and Whittlesea Rangers FC feature in latest short film from Nike Football”
The Bergers are back with a win over Boroondara: NPLW Vic Round 20
By Kieran Yap (Kieran84@live.com.au) 1/8/23 Above: Heidelberg United are back on the winners list. Photo by: Jack Dilks There were some big results in Round 20, but both the title race and the top four remain uncertain with two games to go in Victoria’s NPLW. Preston Lions FC 2-1 Bulleen Lions Bulleen came into thisContinue reading “The Bergers are back with a win over Boroondara: NPLW Vic Round 20”
Bulleen jump to first, but South still in the hunt: NPLW Victoria Round 19
By Kieran Yap 24/7/23 (kieran84@live.com.au) Above: South Melbourne celebrate one of thier goals against Preston Lions. Image: South Melbourne FC Instagram Box Hill United 2-1 Bayside United. While the finals teams in the Victorian NPLW seem settled, Box Hill and Bayside are both lurking just outside of the top four and have been in strongContinue reading “Bulleen jump to first, but South still in the hunt: NPLW Victoria Round 19”
World Cup Preview: Australia
by Kieran Yap Above: Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Ellie Carpenter and Charli Grant celebrate after Australia’s win over England. Photo: Football Australia/Rachel Bach/By The White Line All eyes will be on Australia when the World Cup kicks off. As one of the host nations, and with one of the most famous players in the sport,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Australia”
Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football
By Kieran Yap (13/7/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Ellie Carpenter were all smiles at today’s media conference. Image: Football Australia. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has encouraged Matildas fans to treat the friendly against France as a celebration of football. Australia will play their final game before the World Cup against theContinue reading “Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football”
Preston keep Finals hopes alive: NPLW Vic Round 17
By Kieran Yap 10/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Heidelberg United’s Katrina Nikpour (right) and Preston Lions’ Ella Mastrantonio battle for possession. Photo: Jack Dilks Maja Markovski and Kurea Okino scored hatricks, Kaitlyn Torpey and Ella Mastrantonio gave Preston Lions’ season some hope, and Box Hill United climb into the top four. With five games to go, thisContinue reading “Preston keep Finals hopes alive: NPLW Vic Round 17”
Barbieri stars for Box Hill and South Melbourne beat Bayside: NPLW Victoria Round 16
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: South Melbourne celebrate one of their four goals against Bayside United on the weekend. Image: @smfc Twitter Boroondara-Carey returned to the summit, South Melbourne showed no mercy, while Box Hill United and Calder United also enjoyed important, but hard-earned wins. There were no draws in Round 16 of theContinue reading “Barbieri stars for Box Hill and South Melbourne beat Bayside: NPLW Victoria Round 16”
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