Alana Jancevski: Developing And Growing With Perth

Above: Alana Jancevski – one of Perth Glory’s young attacking weapons who is a star in the making. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Alana Jancevski has long been thought of as one of the most talented teenagers in the Australian women’s game. She’s in her first season in the A-League Women with Perth Glory andContinue reading “Alana Jancevski: Developing And Growing With Perth”

Kate Taylor: Maturity Beyond Her Years

Above: Kate Taylor (right) battles against Sydney FC’s Australian international Remy Siemsen earlier this season. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix’s 18-year-old vice-captain Kate Taylor has been one of her side’s stand-out players in their first-ever A-League Women season. The defender spoke exclusively to Impetus for our #MidweekDub feature aboutContinue reading “Kate Taylor: Maturity Beyond Her Years”

Cortnee Vine: The World Is Her Oyster

Cortnee Vine is the talk of the town after gaining selection to attend the Matildas training camp with the potential to be part of the final squad for the Asian Cup tournament. The forward spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Impetus for this week’s #MidweekDub feature about her football background, last year’s season-ending injury, and her bright futureContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: The World Is Her Oyster”

Rebekah Stott: Helping Others Whilst on the Comeback Trail

For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Rebekah Stott spoke to Kieran Yap about her business Beat It By Stotty, the new podcast she is launching, and her footballing comeback (5/1/22) Above: Rebekah Stott on her first appearance for Melbourne City this season on the opening night at Canberra United. Photo: Melbourne City. If she was judgedContinue reading “Rebekah Stott: Helping Others Whilst on the Comeback Trail”

Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness

In the latest of our #MidweekDub series of interviews, Clare Wheeler, one of last season’s top W-League players, spoke to Ben Gilby about Sydney FC’s campaign last year, her move to Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring, and her experiences of international football with the Matildas. (29/12/21). Above: Clare Wheeler (left) takes on Marta whilst on international duty for AustraliaContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness”

Angie Beard: Hitting The Heights

In the latest of our #MidweekDub series of interviews, last season’s winning W-League Grand Final captain and current Matilda Angie Beard spoke to Ben Gilby about Melbourne Victory’s success and her move to Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring (22/12/21).   Above: Angie Beard in action for Australia earlier this year. Photo: Football Australia. Angie Beard wasContinue reading “Angie Beard: Hitting The Heights”

Flight of the Nix: Supporting The Pride of NZ Women’s Football

Denise Duffy, an admin of the Wellington Phoenix Facebook group ‘Flight of the Nix’, has been following Kiwi women’s football for quite a while despite only moving to New Zealand this year. For our latest #MidweekDub Feature, she spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about how fan culture is growing for the Phoenix’s new A-LeagueContinue reading “Flight of the Nix: Supporting The Pride of NZ Women’s Football”

Grand Final Shows Us The Best Of The Future

by Kieran Yap Wow, what a game what a season, what a goal! You couldn’t script it, the title fight was a rematch of the Premier’s Plate decider a fortnight ago. On that evening, Sydney FC took the bragging rights, the trophy and the status of Grand Final favourites. Ominously on that night, Kyra Cooney-CrossContinue reading “Grand Final Shows Us The Best Of The Future”

W-League Grand Final Preview: The Referee

The best players want to play in the biggest games – and referees are no different. Which is why Rebecca Durcau is buzzing to have been appointed to referee in Sunday’s Westfield W-League 2021 Grand Final, when Sydney FC host Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Oval. It’s the third time Durcau has received the honour,Continue reading “W-League Grand Final Preview: The Referee”

W-League Grand Final Preview: Sydney FC

In the second of our three part preview of this weekend’s W-League Grand Final, Kris Goman looks in depth at Sydney FC. Sydney came into the finals series as Premiers after leading the table for the bulk of the season. With losses only to Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar, who were both knocked out ofContinue reading “W-League Grand Final Preview: Sydney FC”