14/10/26 Nine Impetus writers provide an in-depth look at each of the league’s 11 teams ahead of the big kick-off this weekend. Above: Melbourne City lift the trophy after last season’s Grand Final win over Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Adelaide United by Karleen Stevens After a frustrating end to their 2025/26 season,Continue reading “A-League Women Team Preview 2026/27”
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Priestman: We will give everything to make the city proud
by Tayla O’Brien (11/10/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman leads training last season. Image : Guardian. With a new season fast approaching Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman has made it clear that there’s still room for improvement in her team after last year’s grand final defeat. The Grand Final heartbreak has givenContinue reading “Priestman: We will give everything to make the city proud”
A-League Women News
Three clubs have today announced players to their roster as the build up to the new season continues. Impetus’ Ben Gilby collates all the details (6/8/26). Above: Abby Erceg unveiled by Wellington Phoenix today as their latest signing. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Newcastle Jets After announcing the departure of eight members of last season’s squad yesterday,Continue reading “A-League Women News”
Woods brace fires Wellington into historic Grand Final
Wellington Phoenix 2-0 Brisbane Roar (AET) Wellington Phoenix win 2-1 on aggregate. by Alice de Koster-Kitto (10/5/26). Above: Wellington Phoenix’s two goal hero Makala Woods celebrates after the club make their first ever A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. For the first time in the club’s history, Wellington Phoenix have secured a place inContinue reading “Woods brace fires Wellington into historic Grand Final”
Makala Woods exclusive interview
Wellington Phoenix’s Makala Woods is arguably the biggest impact player of the A-League Women in 2026. The American attacker answers Ben Gilby‘s questions in an exclusive interview for Impetus (19/3/26) Above: Makala Woods, second white shirt from the right, reacts after scoring Wellington Phoenix’s third goal against Brisbane Roar on Saturday. Photo: Ryan Imray forContinue reading “Makala Woods exclusive interview”
Phoenix rise ever powerfully to dominate Brisbane
Wellington Phoenix 3-0 Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby (14/3/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix‘s Macey Fraser, wearing their special Match for Good kit, made a welcome return for her team from the bench against Brisbane Roar today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix closed in on their first ever Finals qualification with a comfortable win over Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Phoenix rise ever powerfully to dominate Brisbane”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026
3/3/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix’ Makala Woods (yellow and black stripes) battles with Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna for possession earlier this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of theContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026”
Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’
by Ben Gilby (19/2/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman speaking to the media today ahead of the team’s trip to Melbourne Victory. Image: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman and captain Mackenzie Barry have welcomed the team’s quick turnaround from last weekend’s defeat to Central Coast Mariners at a wild andContinue reading “Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’”
Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)
by Maddison Hagger (2/2/26) Above: Pia Vlok (yellow and black kit) in action for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix’s teen sensation Pia Vlok played a stunning game against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday, becoming the second youngest player to score a hat-trick in the A-League. The Nix dismantled the Jets inContinue reading “Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026
2/2/26 Above: Annalise Rasmussen (left) has had a superb January for the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of the Month for January Here are our choices in eachContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026”
