Wellington Phoenix had a heroic first season as an A-League Women side. Despite being unable to play a home game and with by some distance the youngest squad in the competition, the New Zealanders defied the challenges to pick up wins and creditable performances. Supporters group Flight of the Nix members Denise Duffy (DD), HollyContinue reading “The Pride of the Nix”
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Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns
Impetus‘ Ben Gilby heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand’s Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s match between the two nations in Townsville (7/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson talking to the media today in Townsville. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson highlighted the fact that tomorrow’s game withContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns”
Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming friendlies with New Zealand and Katrina Gorry who makes her long-awaited return to the Matildas squad (29/3/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson announces his squad to the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has namedContinue reading “Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies”
Matildas Turn To Townsville
Above: Townsville’s QCB Stadium, which will host the first of Australia’s two matches against New Zealand next month. Photo: Queensland Government. Just under a month before the Football Ferns come to play Australia twice, the venue for the first encounter was revealed today, and it is a brand new city for the team to showcaseContinue reading “Matildas Turn To Townsville”
Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin
Wellington Phoenix 1-3 Perth Glory Above: Perth Glory’s New Zealand international Liz Anton (left) competes in the air. Photo: Perth Glory. By Ben Gilby (5/3/22) Perth Glory’s superb season ended with a mixture of disappointment and pride as they missed out on Finals football on just goal difference from Melbourne Victory. Virtually no one unconnectedContinue reading “Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin”
Friday A-League Women Preview
Tomorrow night sees three A-League Women matches as the season reaches its last regular round. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from four head coaches – Melbourne Victory’s Jeff Hopkins, Newcastle Jets’ Ash Wilson, Perth Glory’s Alex Epakis, and Wellington Phoenix’s Gemma Lewis. Additionally, there are the views of Perth captain Tash Rigby, Victory defender Brooke Hendrix,Continue reading “Friday A-League Women Preview”
Wellington Rewarded With Win
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-3 Wellington Phoenix Above: Joy unconfined for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. By Ben Gilby (2/3/22) Wellington Phoenix claimed their second A-League Women victory of the season at Western Sydney Wanderers. Gemma Lewis’ side are now only bottom on goal difference. Once more, the New Zealanders had to do it the hardContinue reading “Wellington Rewarded With Win”
Epakis and Mihocic Hail Positive Mindset Ahead of Sydney Clash
Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis. Photo: Perth Glory. Ahead of tomorrow’s match Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis, and defender Claudia Mihocic as the Western Australians prepare to face Sydney FC in Tasmania (26/2/22). Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis remains totally focused on his own team’s performancesContinue reading “Epakis and Mihocic Hail Positive Mindset Ahead of Sydney Clash”
Lily Alfeld: Rising With The Phoenix
Above: Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Lily Alfeld in training this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Wellington Phoenix via Wollongong Mercury. Lily Alfeld, was the first player to sign for the new Wellington Phoenix club after they joined the A-League Women competition and was announced as their inaugural captain. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Lily spokeContinue reading “Lily Alfeld: Rising With The Phoenix”
Adelaide In Touching Distance Of History
Wellington Phoenix 1-4 Adelaide United Above: Adelaide United celebrate during their win over Wellington Phoenix. They have now scored 12 goals in their last two games. Photo: Adelaide United. By Kieran Yap (19/2/22) Adelaide took another big step towards a first Finals appearance with a 4-1 win over a spirited and unlucky Wellington Phoenix. TheContinue reading “Adelaide In Touching Distance Of History”
