Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak

by Ben Gilby (3/4/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking from the Matildas camp in Florida. Image: Football Australia. Heyman: Experience and age is a gift Michelle Heyman is buzzing. That trademark smile is even wider than before. This is a 35-year-old striker at the top of her form and having the absolute time of her lifeContinue reading “Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak”

Canberra United defeat Sydney FC and set up epic final round of ALW

Canberra United 1-0 Sydney FC Emma Burke 27/3/24 Above: Canberra United celebrate their win over Sydney FC. Photo: Canberra United Cheered on by a crowded McKellar Park featuring many home-made signs referring to Canberra United’s unstable future, Canberra have kept the entire league alive by defeating a travelling Sydney FC 1-0 in a thrilling replayContinue reading “Canberra United defeat Sydney FC and set up epic final round of ALW”

Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display

The Matildas have booked their ticket to Paris for the 2024 Olympic games after completely dismantling Uzbekistan at Marvel Stadium in a 10-0 win. Australia 10-0 Uzbekistan By Emma Burke 28/2/24 Above: Australia celebrate a goal in front of over 54,000 fans. Photo: Football Australia The first goal came seconds into the first half, afterContinue reading “Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display”

Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”

by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””

Heyman heroics secure a point for Canberra in the west

Perth Glory 2-2 Canberra United (10/02/24) By Ben Carey Above: Michelle Heyman was influential again for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United played out an enthralling 2-2 draw with their hosts, Perth Glory, on a hot Saturday evening in the west. The draw sees Canberra United finally get off the bottom of the table, squeezing just ahead of Adelaide United on goal difference.Continue reading “Heyman heroics secure a point for Canberra in the west”

‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan

By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above : Michelle Heyman will return to the national team against Uzbekistan. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas squad that faces Uzbekistan in the third and final round of Olympic Qualifying for Paris 2024 includes the familiar faces of  Michelle Heyman and Chloe Logarzo, and marks a first senior call-up for KaitlynContinue reading “‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan”

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”

Victory return to winning ways against Canberra United

Canberra United 2-3 Melbourne Victory By Ryan Miller-Woods 20/1/24 Above: Alex Chidiac celebrates her goal for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory ncontinued their undefeated streak against Canberra United to 10 matches that dates back to 2017 but most importantly have their first win since December 16th with a dramatic 3-2 win at McKellarContinue reading “Victory return to winning ways against Canberra United”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season 10/1/24Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Michelle Heyman’s 100th goal puts her in a league of her own

By Kieran Yap. Photography by Ryan Miller-Woods Above: Michelle Heyman with Canberra United. Photo Ryan Miller-Woods for Impetus71 Michelle Heyman’s hundredth A-League Women’s goal was a moment fans across the league could celebrate. Neither Canberra United or Adelaide United have been in flying form this season. Based on recent results, this was not a blockbusterContinue reading “Michelle Heyman’s 100th goal puts her in a league of her own”