Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness

In the latest of our #MidweekDub series of interviews, Clare Wheeler, one of last season’s top W-League players, spoke to Ben Gilby about Sydney FC’s campaign last year, her move to Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring, and her experiences of international football with the Matildas. (29/12/21). Above: Clare Wheeler (left) takes on Marta whilst on international duty for AustraliaContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Growing To Greatness”

Impetus Achievers Awards

Round Four of the A-League Women was memorable for several different reasons. Our team of writers covering the competition, Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap hand out their weekly awards (28/12/21). Above: Hannah Wilkinson (far left), the undisputed choice of Player of the Week, celebrates with her Melbourne City teammates on Boxing Day. Photo:Continue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Lack Of Shots On Target But Sydney Go Top

Sydney FC 0-0 Western Sydney Wanderers Words and Photos By Kris Goman (27/12/21). Above: Sydney FC’s Cortnee Vine gets above the Wanderers’ defence to get a header in on goal. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Anyone might have thought they were in Melbourne the way the weather changed at Leichhardt Oval today. One minute IContinue reading “Lack Of Shots On Target But Sydney Go Top”

Impetus Achievers Awards

With Round Three done and dusted in the A-League Women, it’s time for the weekly awards given out by our team of writers covering the competition. For the first time, there was some divergence in opinion between Kris Goman, Kieran Yap, and Ben Gilby (20/12/21). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kris: For me, it has toContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Sydney Take Points But More Plaudits For Phoenix

Sydney FC 3-0 Wellington Phoenix By Ben Gilby (19/12/21). Above: Wellington Phoenix’s Kate Taylor tussles with Sydney FC’s Remy Siemsen earlier today. Photo: @SydneyFC Sydney FC extended their winning start to the A-League Women’s campaign with a comfortable victory over a game Wellington Phoenix side in difficult conditions at Kogarah. The match was played inContinue reading “Sydney Take Points But More Plaudits For Phoenix”

A-League Women Wrap

Impetus’ Ben Gilby rounds up the week’s media conferences in the A-League Women. This week he heard from five head coaches and players Emma Checker, Paige Satchell, and Chelsee Washington. There is also the latest on Perth Glory‘s immediate fixture schedule (17/12/21). ADELAIDE UNITED: Stenta Calls For A Confident Performance Head coach Adrian Stenta beganContinue reading “A-League Women Wrap”

Impetus Achievers Awards

Our A-League Women writing team of Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman hand out their weekly player, coach, and event of the week awards. Whilst there was a general consensus for the player and coach awards, there were diverging views for the event award! (13/12/21). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ben: Honourable mentions have toContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Siemsen Seals Sydney Success

Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Sydney FC By Kris Goman (12/12/21) Above: Two goal Remy Siemsen in celebratory mood. Photo: @SydneyFC Sydney put on a dominant display against Western Sydney Wanderers in the doubleheader at Commbank Stadium. Although possession was only marginally in Sydney’s favour, it was what they did when they had the ball thatContinue reading “Siemsen Seals Sydney Success”

Clinical Sydney Strike Force the Difference

Sydney FC 3-1 Newcastle Jets By Ben Gilby (5/12/21) Above: Sydney FC celebrate Remy Siemsen’s opening goal. Photo @SydneyFC Two goals in six second half minutes, plus an immediate reply to a goal from the Jets, sealed a deserved win for a Sydney FC side who are determined to go one better than last season.Continue reading “Clinical Sydney Strike Force the Difference”

A-League Women Round-Up

Ahead of the 2021/22 season’s big kick-off tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from eight of the competition’ ten clubs and a total of 17 players and eight head coaches as the season launch media events were held. SYDNEY FC: Named Australasia’s Best Female Sporting Team Sydney FC’s women’s team were named Australasia’s best for 2021Continue reading “A-League Women Round-Up”