A-League Women Media Conferences

Just over a month out from the start of the 2024/25 season, two head coaches met the media. Ben Gilby and Ryan Miller-Woods report (28/9/24). Above: Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaking at Suncorp Stadium this week. Photo: Chris Hyde / Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Brisbane Roar FC. Brisbane Roar by BenContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico

by Ben Gilby (6/4/24) Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking from the Matildas Florida base. Image: Football Australia. With a whole week of training behind them in the build-up to next week’s friendly with Mexico, Ellie Carpenter and Sharn Freier have been speaking from the Matildas’ Florida HQ. Ellie Carpenter: “I really think we can achieve somethingContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico”

Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City

Brisbane Roar 2-0 Melbourne City by Ben Carey at Perry Park (2/3/24). Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate during their excellent win over Melbourne City today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar stunned Melbourne City on Saturday evening, exacting revenge for the painful 5-3 defeat they suffered to City the last time the two sides met in December.Continue reading “Two goals in as many minutes as Roar see off City”

Brisbane Roar after win at Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-3 Brisbane Roar by Callum Logie (27/1/24) Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate a goal against the Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Marconi Stadium hosted an encounter between two sides on different sides of the table as Brisbane Roar managed to take some momentum from the Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wanderers came inContinue reading “Brisbane Roar after win at Wanderers”

City Roar with delight after winning eight goal classic

Melbourne City 5-3 Brisbane Roar by Ben Carey (28/12/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Ayesha Norrie (black shirt) protects the ball from Melbourne City’s Bryleeh Henry. Photo: Brisbane Roar. A hat-trick and an assist from Emina Ekic helped to steer Melbourne City to a dramatic win over Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park today as Round 10 ofContinue reading “City Roar with delight after winning eight goal classic”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season (24/12/23).Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Brisbane wrestle a point from trip to Sydney

Sydney FC 1-1 Brisbane Roar by Ben Carey (22/12/23). Above: Fiona Worts (sky blue shirt) and Tameka Yallop tussle for control of the ball today. Photo: Sydney FC. A sunkissed Leichhardt Oval with a good crowd inside was the stage of Sydney FC’s second showdown of the season against Brisbane Roar today. Brisbane claimed theContinue reading “Brisbane wrestle a point from trip to Sydney”

A tale of two halves as Brisbane and Wanderers share the points

Brisbane Roar 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Carey (17/12/23) Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier (orange shirt) in possession today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. On a piping hot Sunday evening in the Sunshine State, Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers traded blows in an exciting, high-energy draw. The Roar came into the match hoping to overcomeContinue reading “A tale of two halves as Brisbane and Wanderers share the points”

Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane

Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western United by Ben Carey at Ballymore Stadium (19/11/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier and Western United’s Alana Cerne challenge for the ball. Photo: Western United. Western United recorded a tight 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on a warm, overcast Sunday afternoon in the Sunshine State. The match was the second thatContinue reading “Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane”

A-League Women Media Conferences

17/11/23 Above: New Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaks to the media today. Image: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby Ahead of his first game in charge of the club, new Brisbane Roar boss Alex Smith has outlines what he wants to see from his team against Western United at Ballymore Stadium onContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”