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”

City survive Vine Time in top four battle

Melbourne City 1-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 18/3/23 Above: Kaitlyn Topey and Hannah Wilkinson celebrate City’s late equaliser. Photo: Liberty A-League. Melbourne City snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat against Sydney FC to maintain their hold on third spot. Sydney FC welcomed back Nat Tobin to the side, with Rachel Lowe continuingContinue reading “City survive Vine Time in top four battle”

A-League Women Friday Media Conferences

17/2/23 Melbourne City: Vidosic & Rojas: Belief is key by Jonathan Tay As the Finals loom closer, the competition pressure continues to build. Top four places are looking to be sewn up, and teams in contention are scrapping for every point. For Melbourne City, they’ve comfortably been near the head of the table for theContinue reading “A-League Women Friday Media Conferences”

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 (14/3/23). Player of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Victory hold on to defeat City and cling to fourth spot

Melbourne Victory 2-0 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (13/3/23) Above: Melbourne City look to break through in today’s derby. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne Victory showed there’s more than one way to win a football match as they held on to defeat Melbourne City 2-0.  It was a crucial three points for Jeff Hopkins’ team. TheyContinue reading “Victory hold on to defeat City and cling to fourth spot”

From songs to sponsorships: the work & dedication of women’s Active Supporters.

SPECIAL REPORT: #ImpetusFootball’s @KaptinYap spoke to @thewesterncore , @roarcorps @activejets , the @cornerofyellow and the @victory_vikings about the works and dedication of the active support groups in the #ALeaguewomen

Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact

by Kieran Yap (8/3/23) Above: Angie Beard in action for Western United against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Western United. Angela Beard’s last act in the A-League Women was to lift the trophy above her head on Grand Final day. Now, the former Melbourne Victory captain has returned to Australia to help the league’s newest clubContinue reading “Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact”