Ben Gilby reports on today’s events hosted by Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix (16/3/23). Adelaide United: Stenta: Attacking focus enabled return to form Adelaide United head coach Adrian Stenta told the media today that a specific focus on playing more attacking football was a major contributing factor in the team ending their run of nineContinue reading “A-League Women Thursday Media Conferences”
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Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise
Denise Duffy (DD) grabbed an EXCLUSIVE 1:1 chat with Milly Clegg (MC), Wellington Phoenix’s 17-year-old starlet (15/3/23). Above: Milly Clegg in action for Wellington Phoenix this season. Photo: stuff.co.nz. DD: So just tell us about little Milly. How you became the footballer you are. Where did it all start? MC: So I started when IContinue reading “Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the competition 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 Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (14/3/23). Player of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Taylor rises as the Phoenix defeat Sydney FC
Sydney FC 0-1 Wellington Phoenix By Denise Duffy (11/3/23) Above: Alyssa Whinham (10) victorious over Sydney FC. Photo: @WgtnPhoenixFC Twitter. The bottom-of-the-table Wellington Phoenix put together the most impressive win of their history against top-of-the-table Sydney FC. Kate Taylor’s goal would lead the way to a monumental 1-0 win. Sydney’s quest to stay on topContinue reading “Taylor rises as the Phoenix defeat Sydney FC”
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
Phoenix announce National League entry for academy
9/3/23 Above: Michaela Robertson, who was previously part of the Phoenix Academy was the first player from Wellington to be selected for the club’s A-League Women side. Today’s announcement will offer even more opportunities for local players. Photo: Friends of Football. New Zealand Football has announced that Wellington Phoenix reserves will be joining the women’sContinue reading “Phoenix announce National League entry for academy”
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”
Connors cancels Phoenix party
Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Brisbane Roar. By Kieran Yap (4/3/23). Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Marisa Van Der Meer’s goal against Brisbane Roar. Photo: @WgtnPhoenixFC twitter As far as low scoring draws go, the match between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar was one of the more entertaining games of the round. Goals from Marisa Van Der MeerContinue reading “Connors cancels Phoenix party”
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”
Sydney FC overcome defiant Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Sydney FC By Ben Carey (26/2/23). Above: Princess Ibini tries to get the ball past Claudia Cicco. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC overcame a defiant Wellington Phoenix side on Sunday afternoon at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium. Due to the recent international break, neither side had played in two weeks. The first half hour of the match was quite competitive, with a few attacks fromContinue reading “Sydney FC overcome defiant Phoenix”
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