by Jonathan Tay (18/11/22) Above: Action from last season’s game between Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Daniel Pockett. THE GAME Wellington Phoenix vs. Melbourne City, 1:00 pm AEST/2am UK, Sunday 20 November, Sky Stadium, Wellington. THE CONTEXT At the dawn of a new season, hope springs eternal. All clubs start on the same levelContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City: Preview”
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A-League Women Season Preview
This week’s Midweek Dub feature sees our huge 2022/23 A-League Women season preview brought to you by our team of eight writers covering the competition this season – Kieran Yap, Kris Goman, Ryan Miller-Woods, Ben Gilby, Jonathan Tay, Ben Carey, Hayley Routley, and Johnathan Stack (16/11/22). ADELAIDE UNITED: by Hayley Routley Season 2022/2023 spells theContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview”
Adelaide Welcome Back Dawber, Nix Bag Ferns Star & Jets Sign American
1/11/22 Above: Chelsie Dawber was unveiled earlier today by Adelaide United – a huge signing for the South Australian club. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. It was a busy day of A-League Women signings as some big names were unveiled as being on the roster for the 2022/23 season, which gets underway inContinue reading “Adelaide Welcome Back Dawber, Nix Bag Ferns Star & Jets Sign American”
Nix ALW Stars In NZ Squad As Ferns Return Home At Last
From Wellington Phoenix (31/10/22) Above: The Football Ferns are heading home to play internationals for the first time in four years. Photo: Friends of Football. Five Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the New Zealand squad for the two homecoming internationals against South Korea during the November international window. Betsy Hassett, Paige Satchell, KateContinue reading “Nix ALW Stars In NZ Squad As Ferns Return Home At Last”
Wilkinson & Vidosic On Kiwi’s Re-Signing Plus Local Talent Joins Nix
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Melbourne City star Hannah Wilkinson and head coach Rado Vidosic as the Football Fern re-signs for the 2022/23 season. He also brings all the views of Michaela Robertson – the first Wellington native to sign up for the Phoenix (30/9/22). Above: Hannah Wilkinson – such a major player for MelbourneContinue reading “Wilkinson & Vidosic On Kiwi’s Re-Signing Plus Local Talent Joins Nix”
A-League Women Fixture Schedule Announced
Impetus’ Ben Gilby brings news of all the important dates and matchups for the season ahead, plus hears from Wellington Phoenix CEO David Dome on the excitement of finally hosting an A-League Women game in New Zealand, and Adelaide United‘s head coach Adrian Stenta and Isabel Hodgson on the excitement to build on their maidenContinue reading “A-League Women Fixture Schedule Announced”
Coaching And Signing Updates From The A-League Women
Ahead of tomorrow’s official fixture release, there were major announcements at three clubs today, with Wellington Phoenix revealing their new head coach, Perth Glory adding a new hot-shot to their pack, and Brisbane Roar welcome back another of last season’s squad. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from the players and coaches involved (12/9/22). Above: Nat LawrenceContinue reading “Coaching And Signing Updates From The A-League Women”
Glory, Roar & Nix Announce New Additions
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Perth Glory‘s Sarah Langman, Brisbane Roar‘s Hollie Palmer, and Wellington Phoenix‘s Chloe Knott as they are unveiled today – plus the views of each club’s head coaches on their signings (29/7/22). Perth Glory Add Langman Perth Glory today announced that goalkeeper Sarah Langman (formerly Willacy) has signed a one-year dealContinue reading “Glory, Roar & Nix Announce New Additions”
Young Gun Taylor Commits To The Nix
It’s fair to say that Wellington Phoenix are having an absolute sensational run of player announcements for 2022/23. It continued overnight with the news that Kate Taylor, vice captain last season at the age of 18, has signed on for another year. We hear from both Kate and Nix boss Gemma Lewis (26/7/22). Above: InContinue reading “Young Gun Taylor Commits To The Nix”
Phoenix Sign Experienced Football Fern Hassett
Wellington Phoenix’s impressive recruitment for the 2022/23 A-League Women continues with the arrival of 31-year-old 132 cap Football Fern Betsy Hassett. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Hassett and the Nix’s head coach Gemma Lewis (25/7/22). Above: Betsy Hassett (12) in action for New Zealand against Australia in April. Photo: Ian Hitchcock. New Zealand’s fourth most-cappedContinue reading “Phoenix Sign Experienced Football Fern Hassett”
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