Hopkins: We have to find a way to adapt

by Ben Gilby (12/3/23) Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins, who is excited about the challenge of taking on Melbourne City tomorrow. Image: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins recognises that his team face major challenges ahead after Elise Kellond-Knight’s season-ending injury, but backs them to show the discipline and organisation requiredContinue reading “Hopkins: We have to find a way to adapt”

Sensational Connors double shocks Western United

Brisbane Roar 2-0 Western United (11/03/22) By Ben Carey Above: Shea Connors celebrates after scoring her second goal to seal the win for the Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar pulled off an exciting upset win over league leaders, Western United, on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Perry Park. The Roar were desperate for theContinue reading “Sensational Connors double shocks Western United”

From songs to sponsorships: the work & dedication of women’s Active Supporters.

SPECIAL REPORT: #ImpetusFootball’s @KaptinYap spoke to @thewesterncore , @roarcorps @activejets , the @cornerofyellow and the @victory_vikings about the works and dedication of the active support groups in the #ALeaguewomen

Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact

by Kieran Yap (8/3/23) Above: Angie Beard in action for Western United against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Western United. Angela Beard’s last act in the A-League Women was to lift the trophy above her head on Grand Final day. Now, the former Melbourne Victory captain has returned to Australia to help the league’s newest clubContinue reading “Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact”

A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences

8/3/23 CANBERRA UNITED: by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United head coach Njegosh Popovich outlined his thoughts to the media today on the APL’s decision to deduct the club three points for fielding an illegible player against Sydney FC with the club set to appeal the penalty. “There’s three windows of opportunities to make substitutions. We endedContinue reading “A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women will nominate a player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of the player and coach votes as the weeks go by, and just before the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (6/3/23). Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Sydney show class to topple leaders

Sydney FC 3-0 Western United by Ben Carey (5/3/23) Above:  Mackenzie Hawkesby and Rachel Lowe celebrate after Lowe gave Sydney the lead. Photo: KeepUp. Sydney FC emerged victorious from an exciting top-of-the-table clash against Western United on Sunday afternoon. It was their second meeting of the season, with Western getting the better of Sydney lastContinue reading “Sydney show class to topple leaders”

McNamara dazzles on return in City win

Newcastle Jets 0-4 Melbourne City By Jonathan Tay (4/3/23) Above: Maria Rojas and Hannah Wilkinson (left) celebrate with Chelsea Blissett (right). Image: @MelbourneCity twitter Returnees Holly McNamara and Maria Rojas starred as Melbourne City defeated the Newcastle Jets 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. Rojas opened the scoring for City in the first half, before late goalsContinue reading “McNamara dazzles on return in City win”

A-League Women Thursday Media Conferences

2/3/23 MELBOURNE CITY: by Jonathan Tay “The Mac is back.” That was Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic’s triumphant announcement of young starlet Holly McNamara’s return to his squad ahead of their weekend clash with the Newcastle Jets. Having torn her ACL in February last year, McNamara has gone through plenty of hard work toContinue reading “A-League Women Thursday Media Conferences”

A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences & News

1/3/23 CANBERRA UNITED by Ben Gilby Canberra United’s Emma Ilijoski believes that hard work and belief in their ability has been key in the team following two successive 5-0 defeats with three wins on the bounce. Speaking to the media, Ilijoski said: “It feels really good to be getting these results. Everyone is so buzzyContinue reading “A-League Women Wednesday Media Conferences & News”