New Zealand 0-5 Portugal by Denise Duffy at Waikato Stadium (17/2/23) Above: The Football Ferns’ Gabi Rennie (black shirt) eyes the ball today against Portugal. Photo: NZ Football Waikato Stadium in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton was in fantastic condition for the kickoff between the Football Ferns and Portugal. Billed as a friendly match submerged in theContinue reading “Ferns wilt amidst Portuguese pressure”
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Nix pair added to New Zealand squad
13/2/23 Above: Brianna Edwards has received a late call-up to the New Zealand squad. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix’s Brianna Edwards and Michaela Foster today joined the Football Ferns squad in Hamilton to prepare for the team’s internationals against Portugal and Argentina. Edwards, 20, has been called up to replace first-choice goalkeeper Vic Esson, whoContinue reading “Nix pair added to New Zealand squad”
Wanderers down Nix for the first time
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Wellington Phoenix Report by Denise Duffy, with EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Kris Goman at Wanderers Football Park (12/2/23). Above: Sophie Harding heads home Western Sydney Wanderers’ winning goal. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Finals hopes are alive after they defeated Wellington Phoenix for the first time, thanks toContinue reading “Wanderers down Nix for the first time”
Five Phoenix stars called up for Football Ferns
9/2/23 Above: New Zealand players huddle before a match. Their latest squad has been revealed. Photo: stuff.co.nz. Five Wellington Phoenix players have been called into the Football Ferns for their upcoming home internationals against Portugal and Argentina. Veteran midfielder Betsy Hassett, first-choice forward Paige Satchell, and young defender Mackenzie Barry have kept their places inContinue reading “Five Phoenix stars called up for Football Ferns”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods, Ben Gilby, and Denise Duffy report on three media conferences as attention begins to turn to this weekend’s A-League Women matches (8/2/23). CANBERRA UNITED by Ryan-Miller-Woods Canberra United will be looking to continue from where they left off last round against Newcastle Jets when they face Sydney FC this weekend. Speaking toContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Paige Satchell: Connecting and growing with Wellington Phoenix
In the latest of our weekly Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Wellington Phoenix’s Paige Satchell speaks about her footballing journey, experiences in Europe, and her pride at being able to represent her country’s first professional women’s team (1/2/23). Above: Paige Satchell (right) in action for Wellington Phoenix in their first-ever gameContinue reading “Paige Satchell: Connecting and growing with Wellington Phoenix”
Glory strengthen with arrival of Football Fern Blake
31/1/23 Above: Hannah Blake (white) in action for her university. Photo: Friends of Football. Perth Glory have confirmed that New Zealand international forward Hannah Blake has joined the club on an injury-replacement contract for the remainder of the A-League Women season. The 22-year-old has been brought on board to replace Rylee Baisden whose season wasContinue reading “Glory strengthen with arrival of Football Fern Blake”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (30/1/23). Player of the WeekContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Phoenix rising and Roar after dramatic clash
Brisbane Roar 3-3 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Carey (29/1/23) Above: Paige Satchell tries to work her way past the Brisbane Roar defence. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix staged one of the comebacks of the season against Brisbane Roar on a hot Saturday afternoon. Natalie Lawrence’s team suffered some early setbacks but weathered the storm toContinue reading “Phoenix rising and Roar after dramatic clash”
Phoenix overcome tough week full of positivity for Brisbane test
by Denise Duffy, Impetus New Zealand correspondent (26/1/23). Above: Mackenzie Barry speaking to the media today. Image: Wellington Phoenix. It’s been a big week for Wellington Phoenix. They recorded their first win of the season on Sunday afternoon against Canberra United and several in the squad battled the United States Women’s National Team not justContinue reading “Phoenix overcome tough week full of positivity for Brisbane test”
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