Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time

by Emma Burke (11/4/24) Above: (Left to right) Melbourne City’s Julia Grosso, Rachel Lowe of Melbourne Victory, and Western United’s Catherine Zimmerman at the Hosier Lane media event. Photo provided to Impetus by: Getty Images via Western United. The A-League Women Finals are almost upon us, and earlier this week the Victoria triumvirate of MelbourneContinue reading “Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time”

City secure Premiers Plate

Perth Glory 1-2 Melbourne City by Jonathon Hagger with additional reporting from Ben Gilby (31/3/24) Above: A battle for possession at Macedonia Park today. Photo: Perth Glory. Melbourne City secured the victory they needed to lift the Premier’s Plate in Western Australia. Dario Vidosic’s side took advantage of Sydney FC’s final-week failure to secure threeContinue reading “City secure Premiers Plate”

City hit form ahead of finals

Melbourne City 3-0 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 23/3/24 Above: Taylor Otto seals the game for Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City kept their title hopes alive with a 3-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners. Goals to Hannah Wilkinson, Emina Ekic and Taylor Otto mean that if results go their way tomorrowContinue reading “City hit form ahead of finals”

Melbourne derby ends in goalless draw

Melbourne Victory 0-0 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 17/3/24 Above: Emily Gielnik (left) is pursued by Karly Roestbakken. Photo: Melbourne Victory The Melbourne derby ended in stalemate after both sides spurned chances to take all three points on Sunday afternoon. Melbourne Victory entered the match on a hot streak. They had scored 13 goals inContinue reading “Melbourne derby ends in goalless draw”

Rapid fire Wilkinson double seals City success

Melbourne City 2-0 Newcastle Jets by Jonathon Hagger (10/3/24) Above: Hannah Wilkinson (left) who scored two goals in five minutes, celebrates with her teammates today. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City returned to winning ways thanks to two goals in quick succession after the half-time interval from New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson. The outcome was desperatelyContinue reading “Rapid fire Wilkinson double seals City success”

Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City

Brisbane Roar 2-0 Melbourne City by Ben Carey at Perry Park (2/3/24). Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate during their excellent win over Melbourne City today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar stunned Melbourne City on Saturday evening, exacting revenge for the painful 5-3 defeat they suffered to City the last time the two sides met in December.Continue reading “Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City”

Match Report: Melbourne City1-1 Adelaide United

By Jonathon Hagger 18/2/24 Melbourne City defender – Naomi Thomas-Chinnama. Source: @melbournecity on X.  With Melbourne City sitting atop the points table and Western United nipping at their heels, securing a win over Adelaide United was top priority for the league leaders. The challengers playing away from home, AdelaideUnited, came into the match only justContinue reading “Match Report: Melbourne City1-1 Adelaide United”

Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw

Melbourne City 0-0 Sydney FC By Emma Burke 10/2/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri saves the day with a penalty stop for City. Photo: A League After a delayed kick-off, due to Sydney FC accidentally travelling to the wrong venue, and a multitude of icy-poles were handed out by Melbourne City staff to beat the heat, MelbourneContinue reading “Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw”

Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record

By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions.  Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”

Canberra’s counter attacks defeat City

Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap 4/2/24 Above: Laura Hughes (Left) battles for possession with Canberra United’s Sarah Clarke. Photo: Canberra United A determined defensive display and Michelle Heyman at her best delivered Canberra United a 3-1 win against Melbourne City at Mckellar Park. From a glance at the table, this match betweenContinue reading “Canberra’s counter attacks defeat City”