Above: Isabel Hodgson pictured during the press conference ahead of Friday night’s game against Wellington Phoenix. Photo provided to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Round Eight of the A-League Women season gets underway tomorrow night with Adelaide United hosting Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium. Ben Gilby heard from the Reds’ Isabel Hodgson and Phoenix head coachContinue reading “Adelaide Out To Stop Phoenix Rising”
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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”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With Round Seven done and dusted, all that remains is for Impetus’ A-League Women writing team of Kris Goman, Ben Gilby, and Kieran Yap to hand out their plaudits for Player, Coach, and Event of the Week. For the first time this season, there was quite a bit of diverging opinion (17/1/22). PLAYER OF THEContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Gorry Has Brisbane Roaring With Delight
Wellington Phoenix 2-3 Brisbane Roar By Kris Goman (16/1/22) Above: Katrina Gorry (centre) celebrates after hitting the penalty which sealed Brisbane’s win. Photo: Brisbane Roar. It was a stunning day at a stunning stadium right by the Pacific Ocean in Wollongong. Wellington start off the match quite aggressively and keep the ball in their attackingContinue reading “Gorry Has Brisbane Roaring With Delight”
Two Goal Burst Before Break Seals City Win
Melbourne City 4-0 Wellington Phoenix By Ben Gilby (9/1/22) Above: Melbourne City’s prolific striker Hannah Wilkinson about to put her side 2-0 up over Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Melbourne City. A spell of two goals in five minutes before half-time ultimately proved to be the difference as Melbourne City saw off Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.Continue reading “Two Goal Burst Before Break Seals City Win”
A-League Women Media Wrap
Ben Gilby brings you the news from this week’s press conferences around the A-League Women ahead of Sunday’s games (8/1/22). BRISBANE ROAR: Garrath McPherson on Getting That First Win and Keeping Gorry The Brisbane Roar head coach has highlighted some of the off-pitch work that was done to help his team finally record their firstContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
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”
A-League Women Media Wrap
Impetus editor Ben Gilby hears from players Dylan Holmes, Grace Maher, and Chloe Knott plus head coaches Adrian Stenta and Alex Epakis in this week’s media conferences (31/12/21). Above: Adelaide United in training at Coopers Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s game with Perth Glory Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. ADELAIDE UNITED: Dylan Holmes OnContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
Home Town Hero’s Hat-Trick In Sydney Stroll
Wellington Phoenix 0-5 Sydney FC (30/12/21) By Ben Gilby Above: Sydney FC celebrate after Rachel Lowe put them ahead against Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: Jason McCawley/Getty Images. Sydney FC ran out comfortable winners over Wellington Phoenix to ensure that they will remain top of the table for at least another week as two teams whoContinue reading “Home Town Hero’s Hat-Trick In Sydney Stroll”
House The Hero Amidst Heartbreak for Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Newcastle Jets By Ben Gilby (27/12/21) Above: Newcastle Jets celebrate Jemma House’s first-ever A-League Women’s goal, which finally clinched the three points on the New South Wales Central Coast. Photo: Getty Images via Newcastle Jets. Newcastle Jets gained their second win of the season against a Wellington Phoenix side who would haveContinue reading “House The Hero Amidst Heartbreak for Phoenix”
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