Seven Impetus writers who will be covering the league for us this season come together to provide a team-by-team preview (30/10/24). Above: Sydney FC celebrate during last season’s Grand Final – can they repeat that success again in 2024/25. Photo: A-League Women. Adelaide United by Jonathon Hagger Adelaide United starts the season with a freshContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25”
Tag Archives: Western Australia
Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway
by Ben Gilby (15/10/24) Above: New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking at today’s season launch event in Kings Park. Image: Perth Glory. New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters recognises that his much-changed squad may take a while to settle, but their playing style and plans to help develop local players will standContinue reading “Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway”
Carlos Vega Mena: I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to stand alongside RedStar team
by Ben Gilby (26/9/24) Above: Carlos Vega Mena on the touchline for Perth RedStar. Photo: FotoEnzo. He has been the mastermind behind a stunning four-year period of success at Perth RedStar. Before he stepped down as the club’s head coach yesterday, Carlos Vega Mena spoke to me about his team’s superb 2024. Four years, nineContinue reading “Carlos Vega Mena: I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to stand alongside RedStar team”
NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024
Ben Gilby (BG), Tommy Doleman (TD), and Kelechi Osunwa (KO) select their squad of the 30 best players in the competition this season and then reveal their 11 starters and seven substitutes before inviting you to select your starting team from the squad listed (25/9/24). GOALKEEPERS: Gabby Dal Busco (Perth RedStar), Rebecca Bennett (Balcatta Etna).Continue reading “NPLW WA Team of the Year 2024”
Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar
Perth RedStar’s Caitlin Doeglas talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, her six years in the W-League and A-League Women with Perth Glory, and how she feels the NPLW WA is growing (18/9/24). Above: Caitlin Doeglas with the Tracey Wheeler Medal that she won as player of the match in the Night Series Grand Final winContinue reading “Caitlin Doeglas: Having fun and going all out to win with RedStar”
NPLW WA – What’s it all about?
Ben Gilby has been covering the National Premier Leagues Women’s (NPLW) competition in Western Australia for a number of years now. His coverage of it on the site is consistently among Impetus‘ most-read articles each week. But why is this? Why does this league mean so much to him, and who are the clubs andContinue reading “NPLW WA – What’s it all about?”
NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review
Ben Gilby provides a review of all the action from the final full weekend of regular season league action (1/9/24). Above: Perth RedStar’s Reina Kagami (centre, red shirt) seen here in action earlier in the season, hit a superb hat-trick in the champions’ win over the NTC yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi.Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round 21 Review”
Tanika Lala: Next-gen star from Kalgoorlie reaching for the stars
By Genevieve Henry (28/8/24) Above: Tanika Lala (burgundy shirt) bursts through for Fremantle City at Perth SC this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. One of the best young attacking prospects not just in Western Australia, but in all of the country, Tanika Lala has been lighting up the NPLW WA season withContinue reading “Tanika Lala: Next-gen star from Kalgoorlie reaching for the stars”
Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes
Perth SC 4-2 Hyundai NTC Report by Ben Gilby, with photography from Rob Lizzi (27/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after Georgia Cassidy (12, centre – back to camera) hit a stunning free-kick to restore their lead tonight. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC look to have delivered a serious blow to theContinue reading “Perth hit back to derail NTC Top Four hopes”
Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder
Murdoch University Melville 0-5 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photography from Rob Lizzi (25/8/24) Above: Perth SC celebrate after scoring at Murdoch University Melville today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC produced an extremely impressive performance, with Georgia Cassidy having a hand in four of their five goals at Murdoch UniversityContinue reading “Five-star show from the Azzurri leaves MUM FC looking over their shoulder”
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