By Kieran Yap 7/5/24 Barely two minutes after entering the Grand Final, Shea Connors scored the goal to crown Sydney FC Champions. She talks to Impetus about that moment, and all that lead up to it. It would have been a brilliant goal in any context. The scores were locked at 0-0 and with MelbourneContinue reading ““I had belief that I was going to do well in these finals” – Shea Connors reflects on her match winning moment”
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Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win
Melbourne City 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (4/5/24) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Shea Connors’ winning goal at AAMI Park today. Photo: A-League Women. Shea Connors’ goal just over 20 minutes from the end sealed Sydney FC’s record-breaking fifth A-League Women Grand Final win in a hugely enjoyable tactical battle at AAMI Park today. HeadContinue reading “Sydney go back to back and clinch a record breaking fifth Grand Final win”
Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.”
Above: Cortnee Vine chasing down an opportunity to score earlier this season. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (3/5/24). Matildas star Cortnee Vine is all set to go in the A-League Women Grand Final this Saturday at AAMI Park against fierce competitors Melbourne City. She spoke to the media about Sydney FC’s relationshipContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.””
Exciting draw sees Sydney through to seventh straight Grand Final
Sydney FC 1-1 Central Coast Mariners Sydney FC win 2-1 on aggregate by Ben Carey (27/4/24) Above: Central Coast Mariners’ Australian international Kyah Simon (yellow shirt) shields the ball from Sydney FC’s Mackenzie Hawkesby in today’s semi-final second leg. Photo: Sydney FC. Mackenzie Hawkesby’s goal on the half-hour mark eventually proved to be enough toContinue reading “Exciting draw sees Sydney through to seventh straight Grand Final”
Cortnee Vine: “It’s about who wants it more.”
Above: Cortnee Vine speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s semi-final second leg. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (26/4/24). Following a successful outing to Gosford, Sydney FC return home to play the second leg of their semi-final tie with the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday. Matildas star and last weekend’s player of the matchContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “It’s about who wants it more.””
Margaux Chauvet: “It’s an absolute honour to play for Sydney FC and the perfect motivation going into this weekend’s semi-final.”
Above: Margaux Chauvet (blue) tussling with her former club. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (26/4/24). A standout in Sky Blue, Margaux Chauvet announced that she had re-signed with Sydney until the end of the 2025-26 A-League Women season on Wednesday. The 21-year old has played an important role so far this season, and willContinue reading “Margaux Chauvet: “It’s an absolute honour to play for Sydney FC and the perfect motivation going into this weekend’s semi-final.””
Hawkesby sinks the Mariners
Central Coast Mariners 0-1 Sydney FC by Ben Carey (21/4/24) Above: Rising star Indian Dos Santos tussles for the ball in the midfield ahead of teammate Mackenzie Hawkesby. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney and Central Coast Mariners produced a semi-final first leg of the highest order at the beautiful Industree Group Stadium on the waterside inContinue reading “Hawkesby sinks the Mariners”
Sydney FC’s Jordan Thompson: “We want to show up. We want to play like Sydney FC.”
Above: Sydney FC huddle. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (20/4/24). After a two week hiatus following a rough pair of games, Sydney FC are back in action this weekend against the Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the semi final in the A-League Women. American defender Jordan Thompson spoke to the mediaContinue reading “Sydney FC’s Jordan Thompson: “We want to show up. We want to play like Sydney FC.””
Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone
Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) and Genevieve Henry (GH) have been writing about Australian women’s football for a number of years. Yet they are both based thousands of miles away from the country. So why are they so passionate about the Australian women’s game? In this discussion article, they reveal their motivations and fondest memories ofContinue reading “Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone”
Victory secure finals spot against potential premiers Sydney FC
Sydney FC 0-4 Melbourne Victory By Callum Logie (31/03/24). Above: Alana Murphy and Cortnee Vine battle for possession in Sydney. Photo: Sydney FC Easter Sunday at Leichardt Oval in Sydney saw one of the most important matches of the season take place with the premier’s plate and finals appearances on the line for each side. Sydney came intoContinue reading “Victory secure finals spot against potential premiers Sydney FC”
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