City take the Victory in big Derby clash

Melbourne Victory 2-3 Melbourne City by Emma Burke at AAMI Park for Impetus (9/11/24) Above: Lourdes Bosch celebrates after scoring the equaliser for Melbourne City earlier today. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City have come from behind for the second week in a row to defeat Melbourne Victory 3-2 in a feisty Derby at AAMI Park.Continue reading “City take the Victory in big Derby clash”

Briedis belter wins it late for Victory

Adelaide United 2-3 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap 2/11/24 Above: Ava Briedis, Kayla Morrison and Rosie Curtis react to the late winner. Photo: Melbourne Victory. An Ava Briedis wonder goal secured an opening-day win for Melbourne Victory against Adelaide United. Victory arrived in Adelaide missing goalkeeper Lydia Williams, or fullbacks Beattie Goad and Ellie Wilson.Continue reading “Briedis belter wins it late for Victory”

Bold Predictions for the A-League Women season.

By Impetus Writers 1/11/24 Above: Michelle Heyman for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United Impetus writers Ben Gilby, Jonathon Hagger, Kieran Yap, and Emma Burke look at the season ahead and make some specific predictions. Next-gen stars from the West take the league by storm by Ben Gilby Perth Glory never quite managed to reach theirContinue reading “Bold Predictions for the A-League Women season.”

A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25

Seven Impetus writers who will be covering the league for us this season come together to provide a team-by-team preview (30/10/24). Above: Sydney FC celebrate during last season’s Grand Final – can they repeat that success again in 2024/25. Photo: A-League Women. Adelaide United by Jonathon Hagger Adelaide United starts the season with a freshContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25”

Johno Clemente: a coach climbing the ranks

By Kieran Yap Above: Melbourne Victory assistant Johno Clemente. Photo: Melbourne Victory We take a deep dive on why the 25-year old Johno Clemente’s name is on everybody’s lips and what the future holds for one of the brightest young minds in Australian Football currently. Clemente is a coach on the rise in the women’s game. CoachingContinue reading “Johno Clemente: a coach climbing the ranks”

Dumont rises to deny Victory

By Jonathon Hagger 14/4/24 Above: The Central Coast Mariners celebrate the penalty shootout win over Melbourne Victory. Photo: Central Coast Mariners Melbourne Victory 0 (2)- 0 (4) Central Coast Mariners The second elimination final pitted the Melbourne Victory against the might of the Central Coast Mariners. In very warm conditions both teams went in toContinue reading “Dumont rises to deny Victory”

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”

Victory secure finals spot against potential premiers Sydney FC

Sydney FC 0-4 Melbourne Victory By Callum Logie (31/03/24). Above: Alana Murphy and Cortnee Vine battle for possession in Sydney. Photo: Sydney FC Easter Sunday at Leichardt Oval in Sydney saw one of the most important matches of the season take place with the premier’s plate and finals appearances on the line for each side. Sydney came intoContinue reading “Victory secure finals spot against potential premiers Sydney FC”

The Jets stay alive thanks to super sub Melina Ayres 

Newcastle Jets 3-2 Melbourne Victory By Callum Logie (13/03/24). Above: Newcastle Jets’ Melina Ayres celebrates late goal against Melbourne Victory. Photo: Newcastle Jets The final push of the season is well and truly here, as two teams desperate to stay in the finals race took each other on in Newcastle. Newcastle came into the fixture in excellentContinue reading “The Jets stay alive thanks to super sub Melina Ayres “

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”