Mariners survive Jets onslaught to claim a precious point

Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Newcastle Jets by Texi Smith (8/11/26) Above: All eyes on the prize – Mariners and Jets prepare for the ball into the box. Photo: Ryan Miller-Woods for Impetus. Central Coast Mariners were given a reality check in Gosford on Saturday afternoon,as local rivals Newcastle Jets finished strongly to go close toContinue reading “Mariners survive Jets onslaught to claim a precious point”

Kapetanellis at the double as Mariners cruise

By Texi Smith 31/10/26 Above: Central Coast celebrates a goal. Photo: Jonah Halim for Impetus Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United Another two goals for Talia Kapetanellis allowed Central Coast Mariners to edge Adelaide United in an entertaining contest in Gosford on Saturday evening. The visitors gave as good as they got, giving the hostsContinue reading “Kapetanellis at the double as Mariners cruise”

Melbourne City machine purrs as Sydney fold

By Texi Smith 26/10/26 Above: Momo Hayashi. Photo: Melbourne City A storm-delayed double-header at Allianz Stadium produced one of the most comprehensive first-half performances from Melbourne City as they picked slow-starting Sydney FC apart on Sunday evening. A goal on familiar turf for Cortnee Vine opened the floodgates, Momo Hayashi smashed home a second to make it lookContinue reading “Melbourne City machine purrs as Sydney fold”

Free scoring Mariners confirm arrival in style

Central Coast Mariners 5-1 Canberra United by Texi Smith (25/10/26) Above: Central Coast Mariners celebrate one of their five goals in yesterday’s huge win over Canberra United. Photo: Texi Smith for Impetus. The new-look Central Coast Mariners topped off an afternoon of celebrations in Gosford with an outstanding display of pressing football to crush aContinue reading “Free scoring Mariners confirm arrival in style”

Table-topping Toon terrorise United

By Texi Smith (23/9/26) Above: Martha Thomas celebrating her second goal vs Sheffield United Photo: Newcastle United FC. An action-packed Sunday afternoon of top-quality WSL2 action saw Newcastle United Women leap to the top of the table in style at a breezy Gateshead International Stadium. An expectant and jovial Geordie crowd roared on their favourites,Continue reading “Table-topping Toon terrorise United”

Bulls taken all the way in Championship thriller

Bulls FC Academy 1 University of New South Wales FC 1  : 4-2 on penalties By Texi Smith 15/9/26 Above: Bulls FC lift the trophy. Photo: Texi Smith Bulls FC Academy clinched the 2026 NSW NPL Women’s championship on Sunday but only after University of New South Wales FC had taken the grand final toContinue reading “Bulls taken all the way in Championship thriller”