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”

Match Report: Melbourne Victory 5-3 Wellington Phoenix

Five-star Victory overpower the Phoenix By Callum Logie (03/03/24). Above: Paige Zois (right, facing camera) celebrates with Tori Hansen. Photo: Melbourne Victory La Trobe University hosted a clash between teams on different trajectories so far this season with the Victory looking to continue their great form. Malbourne Victory came into the game after an emphatic 4-0 home victoryContinue reading “Match Report: Melbourne Victory 5-3 Wellington Phoenix”

Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers

By Emma Burke 16/2/24 Above: Emily Gielnik celebrates her second goal of the evening. Photo: Melbourne Victory. It was all Victory all the time for Melbourne at the Home of the Matildas tonight as they steamrolled the Western Sydney Wanderers, defeating the visitors 4-0. The scoring opened early for Victory through American import Mckenzie Weinert,Continue reading “Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers”

Gielnik goal saves a point for Victory

Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Melbourne Victory By Ryan Miller-Woods 10/2/24 Above: Emily Gielnik. Photo Melbourne Victory. Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory shared the points with a 1-1 draw at Industree Group Stadium, In an enthralling match with 39 shots between the two sides. Central Coast opened the scoring in the sixth minute as TessContinue reading “Gielnik goal saves a point for Victory”