Tijan McKenna

The A-League double is in sight for Melbourne’s McKenna sisters

By Emma Burke 26/4/24 Melbourne City’s Tijan and Leticia McKenna are sisters, housemates, premiership teammates and Grand Final aspirants. Ahead of the semi final second leg, they talk to Impetus Football about the season so far. “We’ve suffered some hard losses… so it’d be a nice little closing for the story we’ve written the wholeContinue reading “The A-League double is in sight for Melbourne’s McKenna sisters”

McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings

Above: Tijan McKenna, who has departed Perth Glory to join her sister Leticia at Melbourne City. Photo: Perth Glory 29/8/23 Melbourne City FC today announced the signings of Leticia McKenna and Tijan McKenna ahead of the upcoming A-League Women’s season. Leticia McKenna has re-committed to City for a further two seasons, where she will be joined by her youngerContinue reading “McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings”

Boroondara on top but Bulleen in box seat: NPLW Round 18

By Kieran Yap 13/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Paige Zois (left) and Alana Burn for Bulleen Lions (Instagram) The Boroondara-Carey Eagles registered another win, Calder United keep climbing but The Bulleen Lions are in a strong position to push for the title. Alamein FC 3-3 South Melbourne A dominant Sidney Allen put a dent in South Melbourne’sContinue reading “Boroondara on top but Bulleen in box seat: NPLW Round 18”

Wise rises, and Heidelberg score six: NPLW Victoria Round Eight

By Kieran Yap (10/5/23) Above: Nicole Blackett brings up her hat trick for Heidelberg United. Photo: Passion Creations. @Jaotam Instagram FV Emerging 1-1 Calder United Calder United travelled to face Victoria’s most promising young players in the first game of the round. Last season’s much-changed champions were coming off a strong result from round seven.Continue reading “Wise rises, and Heidelberg score six: NPLW Victoria Round Eight”

Perth Stars Continuing Their Rise At Heidelberg United

Isabella Wallhead and Tijan McKenna are two of the brightest teenage stars from Western Australian (WA) football. To extend their experience ahead of another season at Perth Glory in the A-League Women, they have travelled across to play NPLW football in Victoria with Heidelberg United. Impetus’ Kieran Yap spoke to both Isabella and Tijan aboutContinue reading “Perth Stars Continuing Their Rise At Heidelberg United”

NPL Victoria Women Round Two Wrap

Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other games along with photos (11/4/22). Above: Action from Calder United (white) v Football Victoria Emerging. Photo: Jack Dilks (171819). MAIN REPORT OFContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round Two Wrap”

NPL Victoria Women Round One Wrap

Impetus’ Kieran Yap begins his new weekly round-up of all the action from the women’s NPL competition in Victoria. Each week there will be a detailed report of the match of the week plus a summary of the other games (5/4/22). Above: Bulleen Lions’ crop of Melbourne Victory A-League Women champions pictured before the gameContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round One Wrap”