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”

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 (5/12/22). PlayerContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Brodigan Strikes For Jets To Cancel Out Baisden’s Perth Double

Newcastle Jets 2-2 Perth Glory by Kieran Yap (3/12/22) Above: Lauren Allan celebrates her goal for Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Herald. Newcastle Jets scored two equalisers to secure a draw from Perth Glory. In a fast-paced end-to-end game, neither side could find a winner despite attacking throughout. Perth Glory were in need of a win.Continue reading “Brodigan Strikes For Jets To Cancel Out Baisden’s Perth Double”

Privitelli Returns As Victory Search For First Win

Impetus’ Kieran Yap reports on Melbourne Victory’s media conference today with Jeff Hopkins as they prepare to host Wellington Phoenix, with both sides in need of a win (2/12/22). Above: Melbourne Victory’s Lia Privitelli celebrates a goal in 2021/22. Photo: Melbourne Victory It has been a tough start to the season for Melbourne Victory, butContinue reading “Privitelli Returns As Victory Search For First Win”

Shea Connors and Brisbane: On The Improve

For this week’s interview in our Midweek Dub series, Brisbane Roar‘s Shea Connors speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about how her winter move to play NPL football in New South Wales has added to her game, and why she’s so positive about the season ahead for Brisbane (29/11/22). Above: Shea Connors rampaging forward forContinue reading “Shea Connors and Brisbane: On The Improve”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

28/11/22 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. PlayerContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Sydney FC Win Grand Final Rematch

Sydney FC 2-0 Melbourne Victory Report By Kieran Yap with EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Kris Goman at Cromer Park (26/11/22). Above: High-flying action as Cortnee Vine leaps over Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Sydney FC have beaten Melbourne Victory 2-0 in the Grand Final replay. The reigning premiers got theirContinue reading “Sydney FC Win Grand Final Rematch”