By Kieran Yap 2/7/24 Above: Kurea Okino celebrates her third goal against The Essendon Royals Essendon Royals are one of the most impressive and in-form sides this season. They currently sit second on the ladder, have recruited nearly perfectly, and are the only side to beat both the reigning premiers and champions from last season.Continue reading “NPLW Vic Round 15: It’s the Okino show as Boroondara belt The Royals”
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Weinert & Okino get the job done for Victory.
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Canberra United. By Emma Burke 16/12/23 Above: Melbourne Victory’s Mackenzie Weinert. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Goals on either side of the half for Melbourne Victory have led them to their sixth win in a row, defeating Canberra United 2-0 at AAMI Park in round 8 of the Liberty A-League Women. Victory came out looking to makeContinue reading “Weinert & Okino get the job done for Victory.”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player andContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition reveal their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. Every vote for player and coach of the week is kept and tallied up just ahead of Finals when our Player and Coach of the season will be announced (27/11/23). Player of the week: BEN GILBY: EmilyContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
How Kurea Okino conquered the Vic NPLW
By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 12/9/23 Above: Kurea Okino at training with Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory It took less than an hour for Kurea Okino to announce herself in the Victorian NPLW. Boroondara-Carey were two goals down to Bulleen until the Japanese striker took centre stage. Okino attacked a low cross from the right flankContinue reading “How Kurea Okino conquered the Vic NPLW”
Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza
Over the past few days, a total of 17 players have been announced by seven clubs in the A-League Women, and there have been coaching developments at a further two sides. Here’s Impetus’ in-depth guide of who is going where (24/8/23). Above: Cortnee Vine talking earlier this week about her decision to stay at SydneyContinue reading “Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza”
Boroondara on top but Bulleen in box seat: NPLW Round 18
By Kieran Yap 13/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Paige Zois (left) and Alana Burn for Bulleen Lions (Instagram) The Boroondara-Carey Eagles registered another win, Calder United keep climbing but The Bulleen Lions are in a strong position to push for the title. Alamein FC 3-3 South Melbourne A dominant Sidney Allen put a dent in South Melbourne’sContinue reading “Boroondara on top but Bulleen in box seat: NPLW Round 18”
Okino dominates and Iaria delights in NPLW Victoria Round Six
by Kieran Yap (26/4/23) Above: Bulleen Lions (white) and Bayside United contest possession during their round six encounter. Photo: Bulleen Lions. Three very different wonder goals and another Kurea Okino masterclass defined Round Six of Victoria’s NPLW. While Alamein got back to winning ways, Preston Lions faced their toughest test of the season so far.Continue reading “Okino dominates and Iaria delights in NPLW Victoria Round Six”
The Boroondara Eagles take flight: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Three
By Kieran Yap (5/4/23) Above: Emily Sutcliffe launches into the air after scoring for the Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Image supplied with permission by: Passion Creations. (https://m.facebook.com/passioncreations) Alamein 5-1 Southern United The Victorian NPLW ladder is still taking shape, but after three rounds Alamein sit on top of the table. Following an impressive and somewhat surprising 4-2Continue reading “The Boroondara Eagles take flight: NPLW Victoria Wrap Round Three”
