A-League Women Previews

Ben Gilby sets the scene for three of this weekend’s Round Nine matches with reports from the media conferences with additional reporting by Ryan Miller-Woods on Wellington Phoenix’s events (5/1/23). Adelaide United v Canberra United Adelaide United’s Dylan Holmes made clear to the media today that her team need to get back to their bestContinue reading “A-League Women Previews”

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 (2/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Epakis: We’re progressing but need to get better

Ben Gilby reports on the post-match media conferences given by Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis and Western United boss Mark Torcaso, along with Tom McCarthy‘s photo gallery from Macedonia Park (2/1/23). Above: Sofia Sakalis is sent flying by a challenge against Western United yesterday. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spokeContinue reading “Epakis: We’re progressing but need to get better”

Western United take out Perth and prove they are the real deal

Perth Glory 2-3 Western United by Ben Gilby (1/1/23) Above: Celebrations for Western United who came from 2-1 down to defeat Perth Glory today. Photo: Keep Up. Western United came from behind twice to maintain their perfect start to their first-ever A-League Women season in a spiky New Year’s Day encounter at Macedonia Park. ThisContinue reading “Western United take out Perth and prove they are the real deal”

Perth Glory v Western United preview

Ben Gilby reports on both sides’ media conferences this week in the build-up to Sunday’s game at Macedonia Park (29/12/22). PERTH GLORY Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis believes his team can use the positives of pushing league leaders Melbourne City close on Tuesday when it comes to hosting unbeaten Western United on New Year’sContinue reading “Perth Glory v Western United preview”

Pollicina the difference as City see off Perth

Melbourne City 1-0 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (27/12/22) Above: Melbourne City’s Rhianna Pollicina celebrates her penalty success which sealed the three points for the Sky Blues today. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City went three points clear at the top of the A-League Women after a deserved victory over a hard working Perth Glory side.Continue reading “Pollicina the difference as City see off Perth”

Melbourne City v Perth Glory preview

by Ben Gilby (26/12/22) MELBOURNE CITY: Melbourne City interim head coach Dario Vidosic expects Hannah Wilkinson to return to his squad for tomorrow night’s game with Perth Glory at AAMI Park. Vidosic also revealed that Matildas international Emma Checker could potentially play some part in the encounter depending on the outcome of late checks: “WilkieContinue reading “Melbourne City v Perth Glory preview”

Ella Mastrantonio: Experiencing a “bresh of fresh air” back at Perth

In the latest of our weekly Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Perth Glory’s Ella Mastrantonio (EM) speaks to Ben Gilby (BG) about being back in Western Australia, the priorities to further grow the league and the state of the game in WA (21/12/22). Above: Ella Mastrantonio pointing the way forward forContinue reading “Ella Mastrantonio: Experiencing a “bresh of fresh air” back at Perth”

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 (19/12/22) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Glorious second half as Perth click to see off Canberra

Perth Glory 3-2 Canberra United Report by Ben Gilby with photos from Tom McCarthy at Macedonia Park (18/12/22). Above: Joy for Perth Glory as they come from 2-0 down against Canberra United. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory claimed their first win of the A-League Women season after showing their attacking potential in coming from 2-0Continue reading “Glorious second half as Perth click to see off Canberra”