Western United persist past Phoenix

Western United 1-0 Wellington Phoenix by Kieran Yap (7/1/23) Above: Tyla-Jay Vlajnic celebrates her winning goal. Image: @wufcofficial Western United have won their sixth straight game to maintain their perfect record, but they were made to earn it by a well-organized Wellington Phoenix. Wellington were without Alyssa Whinham and Paige Satchell from their attack. WesternContinue reading “Western United persist past Phoenix”

Paige Zois: the world at her feet, and the ball on a string

For this week’s interview in our Midweek Dub series, Melbourne Victory’s Paige Zois speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her remarkable 12 months, her style of play, and a promising future (4/1/23). Above: Paige Zois celebrates Victory’s 2021/22 Championship with Alana Murphy. Photo: Melbourne Victory It was deep into injury time, and Melbourne Victory had just clawed back two goalsContinue reading “Paige Zois: the world at her feet, and the ball on a string”

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 (2/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Dumont denies Canberra United

Melbourne Victory 1- 0 Canberra United By Kieran Yap at CB Smith Reserve (31/12/22) Above: Casey Dumont dives to save from Nikki Flannery. Photo: @gomvfc twitter Melbourne Victory defeated Canberra United 1-0  in their last game of 2022 at CB Smith Reserve. Jeff Hopkins’ side was forced into a number of changes to face NjegoshContinue reading “Dumont denies Canberra United”

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”