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Polly Doran and the road to the Palace

By Kieran Yap (24/3/23) Above: Polly Doran in action for Crystal Palace away to Sheffield United in a recent Championship match. Photo: Matthew Appleby. The weather is cold, the league is tough, but Polly Doran is used to overcoming (and dishing out) challenges. “London life has been great so far,” The Crystal Palace fullContinue reading “Polly Doran and the road to the Palace”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition 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 Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (21/3/23). Player of the Week: BEN GILBY:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Draw could be as good as a Victory after Eliadis’ late strike

Canberra United 1-1 Melbourne Victory by Ben Gilby (18/3/23) Above: Celebrations for Melbourne Victory after their late leveller at Canberra United today. Photo: Liberty A-League. Tiff Eliadis’ strike two minutes before the end of normal time gained Melbourne Victory a huge point in the context of the Finals race. In the battle of the sidesContinue reading “Draw could be as good as a Victory after Eliadis’ late strike”

A-League Women Friday Media Conferences

17/2/23 Melbourne City: Vidosic & Rojas: Belief is key by Jonathan Tay As the Finals loom closer, the competition pressure continues to build. Top four places are looking to be sewn up, and teams in contention are scrapping for every point. For Melbourne City, they’ve comfortably been near the head of the table for theContinue reading “A-League Women Friday Media Conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition 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 Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (14/3/23). Player of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Victory hold on to defeat City and cling to fourth spot

Melbourne Victory 2-0 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap (13/3/23) Above: Melbourne City look to break through in today’s derby. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne Victory showed there’s more than one way to win a football match as they held on to defeat Melbourne City 2-0. It was a crucial three points for Jeff Hopkins’ team. TheyContinue reading “Victory hold on to defeat City and cling to fourth spot”

Hopkins: We have to find a way to adapt

by Ben Gilby (12/3/23) Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins, who is excited about the challenge of taking on Melbourne City tomorrow. Image: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins recognises that his team face major challenges ahead after Elise Kellond-Knight’s season-ending injury, but backs them to show the discipline and organisation requiredContinue reading “Hopkins: We have to find a way to adapt”

From songs to sponsorships: the work & dedication of women’s Active Supporters.

SPECIAL REPORT: #ImpetusFootball’s @KaptinYap spoke to @thewesterncore , @roarcorps @activejets , the @cornerofyellow and the @victory_vikings about the works and dedication of the active support groups in the #ALeaguewomen

A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences

8/3/23 CANBERRA UNITED: by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United head coach Njegosh Popovich outlined his thoughts to the media today on the APL’s decision to deduct the club three points for fielding an illegible player against Sydney FC with the club set to appeal the penalty. “There’s three windows of opportunities to make substitutions. We endedContinue reading “A-League Women Wednesday 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 (27/2/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”