By Kieran Yap 23/9/2026 Above: Avondale FC celebrating their win. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. Avondale FC are the 2026 NPLW Champions after defeating Box Hill 2-1 in an absorbing contest at the Home of The Matildas. Goals to Sloane Young and Aideen Keane claimed the Grand Final win after the clubs first season inContinue reading “NPLW VIC Grand Final: Avondale FC are Champions”
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NPLW Vic R21: Goals hard to come by, but of high quality when they arrive
By Kieran Yap 21/7/26 Above: Alamein FC players celebrate Shindara’s wonder goal against South Melbourne Photo: Benjamin Field. Avondale FC continue to climb, Boroondara and Victory play out a goal fest and the ladder is no closer to taking shape as the NPLW Victoria approaches the final month of the home and away season. FridayContinue reading “NPLW Vic R21: Goals hard to come by, but of high quality when they arrive”
NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings
By Kieran Yap 10/6/26 Above: Alexis Pantazopoulos for South Melbourne. Photo: Adrian Geremia. It was a round of even performances, but some surprise results in the Victorian NPLW. Bentleigh Green’s new signings have made instant impacts, Box Hill won again, and Bulleen dropped points against Keilor Park. Bentleigh Greens have had one of the mostContinue reading “NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings”
NPLW VIC R14: A Royal statement
By Kieran Yap 27/6/26 Above: Maggie Jenkins. Photo: Essendon Royals. A top of the table clash did not go as expected, Preston Lions are quietly in-form, Keilor get an important win and Bulleen go clear in first. Round 14 of Victoria’s NPLW kicked off on Friday night when Preston Lions defeated Heidelberg United 2-0. TheContinue reading “NPLW VIC R14: A Royal statement”
NPLW Vic R13: Spring Hill’s surprise win and new signings make impacts around the league
By Kieran Yap 20/5/26 Above: Spring Hills FC celebrate Chelsea De Silva’s late winner Top place on the table continues to see-saw, new signings make an impact and Spring Hills FC find a hero when it matters. Round 13 kicked off on Friday night with Bentleigh Greens and Heidelberg United. The reigning premiers ended theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: Spring Hill’s surprise win and new signings make impacts around the league”
NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first
By Kieran Yap 15/4/26 Above: Claudia Mihocic. Bulleen Lions. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne stage a resurgence in the standings, Bulleen’s winning streak continues and Box Hill Bounce back in Round 8 of the Victorian NPLW. Friday night saw three games take place across Melbourne. Avondale FC travelled to face Preston Lions in an importantContinue reading “NPLW Vic R8: McGroarty scores four, Bercelli with a belter, and Bulleen climb to first”
NPLW Vic R3: Boroondara stay perfect and Markovski delivers for Bulleen
By Kieran Yap 4/3/26 Above: Maja Markovski and Caitlin Friend of Bulleen. Photo: Bulleen Lions Round Three of the Victorian NPLW saw Bulleen win for the first time this season, Melbourne Victory U23’s defeat Avondale FC, a traditional derby end in stalemate and a low scoring classic between Box Hill and Preston. Preston’s Lionesses travelledContinue reading “NPLW Vic R3: Boroondara stay perfect and Markovski delivers for Bulleen”
Melbourne Victory’s NPLW program to provide a “genuine pathway.”
By Kieran Yap 6/1/26 Above: Santi Escudero. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Impetus Melbourne Victory are about to enter the Victorian NPLW. Head coach Santi Escudero and Team Manager Emma Checker spoke to Impetus about the club’s ambitions. Melbourne Victory’s women’s program has long been one of the benchmarks in Australia. The club has attracted someContinue reading “Melbourne Victory’s NPLW program to provide a “genuine pathway.””
Game Changers of the NPL Victoria finals: Paige Zois
By Kieran Yap 3/9/25 Above: Paige Zois. Photo: Bulleen Lions Paige Zois is back to her best. After a long term injury, the midfielder has bounced back with goals, assists and brought her famous passing range to full effect. Bulleen Lions are playing their best football at the right time of the season, and ZoisContinue reading “Game Changers of the NPL Victoria finals: Paige Zois”
Bulleen complete victory lap to celebrate top spot
Bulleen Lions 8-0 Calder United By Joe Rosedon 26/8/24 Premier winners Bulleen complete victory lap against relegation threatened Calder. Four goals from a sensational Maja Markovski alongside a double from Nia Salleh and goals from Lourdes Gonazalez and Yuka Sato completed the rout. Gonzalez opened the scoring for the champions, after a well worked short corner ended up at the feet of Gonzalez. She used her body wellContinue reading “Bulleen complete victory lap to celebrate top spot”
