Dario Vidosic: City are “full of confidence and know what to target”

Ahead of this weekend’s first Victoria A-League Women derby between Melbourne City and Western United – two teams with a 100% success rate so far – City interim head coach Dario Vidosic spoke to the media about an improving injury situation, positivity ahead of the game, and his view on the Grand Final venue controversy.Continue reading “Dario Vidosic: City are “full of confidence and know what to target””

Bryleeh Henry: Hitting her targets and aiming for the World Cup

In our latest of our weekly Midweek Dub interviews with top A-League Women players, Melbourne City’s Bryleeh Henry spoke exclusively to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her move to Melbourne City, experiences at the U20 World Cup and how she’s aiming for a place in the senior World Cup squad next year (14/12/22). Above: Bryleeh HenryContinue reading “Bryleeh Henry: Hitting her targets and aiming for the World Cup”

Ayres at the Double as champions take the Glory

Perth Glory 0-3 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. Pitchside photos from Tom McCarthy at Macedonia Park (11/12/22). Above: Melina Ayres opens the scoring for Melbourne Victory today. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Melbourne Victory made it back-to-back wins with as the reigning A-League Women champions produced a ruthless ability to turn chances into goals in Perth.Continue reading “Ayres at the Double as champions take the Glory”

Melbourne City shoot down fearless Jets

Melbourne City 5-1 Newcastle Jets By Jonathan Tay (10/12/22) Above: Caitlin Karic (20) celebrates her goal in Melbourne City’s win. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City beat the Newcastle Jets 5-1 at Casey Fields, to move to the top of the Liberty A-League table in Gameweek Four. The final scoreline didn’t tell the full chaotic storyContinue reading “Melbourne City shoot down fearless Jets”

Confidence High, and Ayres in form as Victory travel to Perth

By Kieran Yap (10/12/22) Above: Melina Ayres in action for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Only goal difference separated Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory last season. The slimmest of margins and a draw between the two sides meant that Melbourne Victory finished fourth and went on to become champions. A month into the current campaignContinue reading “Confidence High, and Ayres in form as Victory travel to Perth”

Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets Preview

Jonathan Tay‘s detailed preview of tomorrow’s A-League Women game delivers all you need to know, including City boss Dario Vidosic‘s pre-game media conference, and the views of Claire Taylor from the W-Jets Active fan group (9/12/22). Above: Melbourne City’s Rihanna Pollicina (right) will face her former side Newcastle Jets on Saturday. Photo: Melbourne City. THEContinue reading “Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets Preview”

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 (5/12/22). PlayerContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Western United Go Top With Stoppage Time Comeback At Adelaide

By Johnathan Stack Adelaide United 1-2 Western United (4/12/22) Above: Western United celebrate a dramatic winner. Photo: @wufcofficial twitter There were astonishing scenes at the ServiceFM Stadium as Western United pulled off a dramatic late comeback against Adelaide United. Mark Torcaso’s side ran out 2-1 winners after scoring two goals in second half stoppage timeContinue reading “Western United Go Top With Stoppage Time Comeback At Adelaide”

Ayres Goal Gives Champions First Victory

Melbourne Victory 1-0 Wellington Phoenix by Ryan Miller-Woods (4/12/22) Above: Mackenzie Barry (left) battles it out with Melbourne Victory’s Tiff Eliadis at Epping Stadium today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Defending champions Melbourne Victory have won their first game of the A-League Women’s season thanks to a header from Melina Ayres. For a third week running, WellingtonContinue reading “Ayres Goal Gives Champions First Victory”

City Sweep Aside Roar

Melbourne City 3-0 Brisbane Roar Report by Jonathan Tay and EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Kieran Chea at Casey Fields (3/12/22). Above: Melbourne City celebrate during their comfortable win over Brisbane Roar. Photo: Kieran Chea for Impetus. Dario Vidosic was not messing around ahead of his first game since being announced as interim Melbourne City headContinue reading “City Sweep Aside Roar”