Canberra United 2-1 Melbourne City by Ben Gilby (13/12/25) Above: Michelle Heyman (facing camera, centre) celebrates her goal that put Canberra United 2-0 up at a wet McKellar Park today. Photo: A-Leagues. Canberra United extended their winning run to four games, with a second successive victory against a potential title challenger at home in theContinue reading “Leaders Canberra condemn City to first defeat”
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White hat-trick ignites Melbourne’s Victory
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-4 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (9/11/25) Above: Melbourne Victory hat-trick hero Kennedy White (centre) celebrates earlier today. Photo: A-Leagues. It was American international Kennedy White that stole the show at Wanderers Football Park, scoring a hat-trick to power Melbourne Victory to a 4-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, their first ofContinue reading “White hat-trick ignites Melbourne’s Victory”
Melbourne City & Victory join NPLW in 2026 as Football Victoria reshapes pathway
by Georgie Lewis (22/8/25) From 2026, Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will field teams in Victoria’s NPL Women’s (Senior U23) and U20 competitions, while Football Victoria refocuses its Academy to U15 and exits senior state leagues. Football Victoria (FV) has confirmed a major restructure of the female talent pathway in the state, with A-League WomenContinue reading “Melbourne City & Victory join NPLW in 2026 as Football Victoria reshapes pathway”
NPLW VIC & WA: Contrasts, Strengths & Challenges
by Ben Gilby and Kieran Yap (7/7/25) Above: Perth SC’s Ella Lincoln (pink shirt) battles away in the NPLW WA game with Perth RedStar, which was watched by Kieran Yap. Perth SC were wearing pink in the match to support Breast Cancer Care WA. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Kieran Yap have coveredContinue reading “NPLW VIC & WA: Contrasts, Strengths & Challenges”
McMahon’s late super strike sends Melbourne City to Champions League Final
Melbourne City 1-0 Incheon Red Angels by Alyce Collett (21/5/25) Above: Bryleeh Henry strides forward against Incheon Red Angels tonight. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City are through to the final of the AFC Women’s Champions League after a thrilling 1-0 win over Korea Republic’s Incheon Red Angels in tonight’s semi-final. It was a very evenContinue reading “McMahon’s late super strike sends Melbourne City to Champions League Final”
Mariners hold firm to take out Victory
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners win 5-4 on penalties after extra-time. by Alice de Koster-Kitto (18/5/25) Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the A-League Women Grand Final trophy in only their second year back in the competition. Photo: A-Leagues Central Coast Mariners have been crowned the 2024/25 A-League Women Champions after defeatingContinue reading “Mariners hold firm to take out Victory”
Emphatic Victory seal Grand Final place
Melbourne Victory 3-1 Adelaide United Melbourne Victory win 6-2 on aggregate. by Emma Burke (10/5/25) Above: Melbourne Victory’s two goal hero Rachel Lowe celebrates earlier. Photo: A-Leagues. An emphatic 6-2 win for Melbourne Victory over Adelaide United on aggregate at the Home of the Matildas has secured their place in the A-League Women’s Grand Final.Continue reading “Emphatic Victory seal Grand Final place”
Honours even between Mariners and City at end of First Leg
Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Melbourne City by Emma Burke (3/5/25) Above: Melbourne City’s Alexia Apostolakis (sky blue), who set up her side’s second goal, takes on Taren King of Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Melbourne City. A two-all draw between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City at Industree Group Stadium has left both sides withContinue reading “Honours even between Mariners and City at end of First Leg”
A-League Women Awards: April 2025
Above: Impetus’ Player of the Month for April, Izzy Holly McNamara (centre). Photo: Melbourne City. Each month, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers who cover the competition will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and young player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from April. Player of the month: Holly McNamaraContinue reading “A-League Women Awards: April 2025”
Adelaide seal semi spot
Adelaide United 1-0 Western United by Alyce Collett (27/4/25) Above: Adelaide United celebrate Matilda McNamara’s winning goal. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United have created history, defeating Western United 1-0 in the Elimination Final to win their first ever A-League Women’s final. After dominating early, Adelaide withstood relentless attacking from their visitors in the second half, andContinue reading “Adelaide seal semi spot”
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