Holly McNamara hatrick steals the show from Wanderers fight back

By Emma Burke 13/11/23 Melbourne City 4-3 Western Sydney Wanderers Above: Holly McNamara (9) celebrates after scoring her second of the match. Photo: Melbourne City Instagram. Melbourne City took home all three points in their 4-3 thrilling win at AAMI Park against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Holly McNamara scoring her first hattrick in the A-LeagueContinue reading “Holly McNamara hatrick steals the show from Wanderers fight back”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Player of the week: BEN GILBY: Millie Farrow. In a Perth Glory side yet to lose this season, the English striker has been a stand-out performer, and put in a sensational display in Saturday’s win over Canberra United. Whilst Farrow is yet to find the net, there is so much more to her game. HerContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Johnson strike salvages point for Western United

Western United 2-2 Melbourne City by Emma Burke (5/11/23). Above: Melbourne City’s Taylor Otto shows her joy as Holly McNamara equalised for her side today. Photo: Melbourne City. A late equaliser from Kahli Johnson has secured Western United their first-ever draw in round three of the A-League Women against Melbourne City. Western United came outContinue reading “Johnson strike salvages point for Western United”

City squeeze past Canberra

Melbourne City 2-1 Canberra United By Emma Burke at AAMI Park for Impetus (21/10/23). Above: Rhianna Pollicina (centre) with Holly McNamara (left) and Hannah Wilkinson (right). Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City have collected all three points in their second-round game against Canberra United defeating the visitors 2-1. The opening goal of the game came midwayContinue reading “City squeeze past Canberra”

Ferns hero downs Nix in season opener

Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Melbourne City by Denise Duffy (15/10/23) Above: Mackenzie Barry (4) tries to block Holly McNamara’s shot with Nix goalkeeper Rylee Foster (right) also involved. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. In a game marred by blustery conditions and the unpredictable ball trajectory, it was New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson who scored the winning goal forContinue reading “Ferns hero downs Nix in season opener”

The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24

As Impetus gears up for our fourth season of comprehensive coverage of the competition, eight of our writers – Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, Ryan Miller-Woods, Denise Duffy, Emma Burke, Ben Carey, Genevieve Henry, and Kris Goman provide a detailed preview for every team in the league (11/10/23). Adelaide United By Ben Gilby This could wellContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24”

Tuesday A-League Women signing news

Three clubs revealed additions to their squads for the 2023/24 season today. Impetus has all the news (19/9/23). Above: Melbourne City’s new signing Taylor Otto. Photo: University of North Carolina Athletics. Melbourne City today announced the signing of American defender, Taylor Otto, on a one-year deal.  The 25-year-old joins City from Gotham FC, having joined theContinue reading “Tuesday A-League Women signing news”

A-League Women Friday signing news

8/9/23 Above: Hannah Wilkinson in action for Melbourne City last season. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Melbourne City today announced the key re-signing of Football Ferns World Cup hero, Hannah Wilkinson. Wilkinson returns to City for her third season with the Club, fresh from scoring for New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, her thirdContinue reading “A-League Women Friday signing news”

Five clubs announce major signings ahead of new A-League Women season

30/8/23 Above: Young Matildas star Naomi Chinnama has re-signed with Melbourne City. Photo: Football Australia. Melbourne City have today announced the re-signing of Australian youth internationals Daniela Galic and Naomi Chinnama.   The talented duo have both re-committed to City, signing one-year contract extensions that will keep them in City colours for the 2023/24 A-League Women’s season.   Young MatildasContinue reading “Five clubs announce major signings ahead of new A-League Women season”

McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings

Above: Tijan McKenna, who has departed Perth Glory to join her sister Leticia at Melbourne City. Photo: Perth Glory 29/8/23 Melbourne City FC today announced the signings of Leticia McKenna and Tijan McKenna ahead of the upcoming A-League Women’s season.   Leticia McKenna has re-committed to City for a further two seasons, where she will be joined by her youngerContinue reading “McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings”