Impetus 2022 Awards

It’s been another great year for women’s football and eight Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Johnathan Stack, Ben Carey, Emmanuel Faith, Kieran Yap, Darrell Allen, Nathan Edwards, and Kris Goman highlight their team, player, coach, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top-flight and grassroots levels of the women’s game (30/12/22). Team of the Year: BEN GILBY: England. It’s moreContinue reading “Impetus 2022 Awards”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on today’s A-League Women media conferences at Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Wellington Phoenix, and Western Sydney Wanderers – where there is news of a vital new signing (30/12/22). ADELAIDE UNITED by Ben Gilby Adelaide United go into their New Year’s Eve game at Newcastle Jets onContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Ahead of three A-League Women matches over the coming two days, Impetus’ Kieran Yap and Ben Gilby report on the media conferences of Melbourne City, Sydney FC, and Western Sydney Wanderers (22/12/22). MELBOURNE CITY by Kieran Yap Melbourne City travel to face Canberra United following the unfamiliar feeling of a loss. According to manager DarioContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women 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 the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (19/12/22) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Morrison and Melina outscore Jets

Melbourne Victory 5-2 Newcastle Jets by Kieran Yap (19/12/22) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate another strike from Kayla Morrison. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory won their third game in a row in an entertaining and incident-filled match at AAMI Park. Victory named an unchanged lineup from their win over Perth Glory. While Newcastle brought Claire CoelhoContinue reading “Morrison and Melina outscore Jets”

Logarzo brace and Beall heroics end City’s undefeated run

Melbourne City 1-3 Western United By Kieran Yap (16/12/22) Above: Chloe Logazro celebrates with her teammates after scoring. Photo: @wufcoffocial twitter A second-half brace from Chloe Logarzo has sent Western United to the top of the A-League Women’s table. The meeting between the two top sides was one of the most anticipated matches of theContinue reading “Logarzo brace and Beall heroics end City’s undefeated run”

Jeff Hopkins prepares for the Jets and names his favourite Olympico

Following a win on the road, Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins spoke to the media about a turbulent week, improved performances, and a rising young midfield star. Kieran Yap was in attendance. (16/12/22) Above: Jeff Hopkins speaking to the media. Photo: Melbourne Victory FC. Melbourne Victory rediscovered their scoring touch against Perth Glory, and JeffContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins prepares for the Jets and names his favourite Olympico”

Bryleeh Henry: Hitting her targets and aiming for the World Cup

In our latest of our weekly Midweek Dub interviews with top A-League Women players, Melbourne City’s Bryleeh Henry spoke exclusively to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her move to Melbourne City, experiences at the U20 World Cup and how she’s aiming for a place in the senior World Cup squad next year (14/12/22). Above: Bryleeh HenryContinue reading “Bryleeh Henry: Hitting her targets and aiming for the World Cup”

Another win for Adelaide under the Sydney sun

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-1 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (11/12/22) Above: Chelsie Dawber scores the only goal of the game for Adelaide United. Photo: Adelaide United. A Chelsie Dawber goal from the spot was enough to earn Adelaide United a 1-0 win away to Western Sydney Wanderers.  It was another game played in oppressive heat.Continue reading “Another win for Adelaide under the Sydney sun”

Confidence High, and Ayres in form as Victory travel to Perth

By Kieran Yap (10/12/22) Above: Melina Ayres in action for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Only goal difference separated Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory last season. The slimmest of margins and a draw between the two sides meant that Melbourne Victory finished fourth and went on to become champions. A month into the current campaignContinue reading “Confidence High, and Ayres in form as Victory travel to Perth”