The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24

As Impetus gears up for our fourth season of comprehensive coverage of the competition, eight of our writers – Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, Ryan Miller-Woods, Denise Duffy, Emma Burke, Ben Carey, Genevieve Henry, and Kris Goman provide a detailed preview for every team in the league (11/10/23). Adelaide United By Ben Gilby This could wellContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24”

Late coaching switch at Wanderers & Adelaide add Morgan

4/10/23 News broke earlier today that Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Kat Smith had departed the club, just ten days before the new A-League Women season. Robbie Hooker has stepped up with immediate effect to replace Smith until the end of the 2023/24 season. Following a prolific playing career both internationally and domestically, Hooker beganContinue reading “Late coaching switch at Wanderers & Adelaide add Morgan”

Wanderers sign WA’s Young Matildas starlet Brooking

25/9/23 Above: Ischia Brooking (blue shirt) in action for Hyundai NTC during the NPLW WA season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed the scholarship signing of rising star Ischia Brooking for the next two A-League Women seasons.  Brooking joins Western Sydney off the back of the Junior Matildas qualificationContinue reading “Wanderers sign WA’s Young Matildas starlet Brooking”

Trio of Americans among A-League Women signings

Four clubs announced new arrivals on Wednesday ahead of the new A-League Women season. Impetus has all the details (13/9/23). Above: New Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz. Photo: Iowa State University Athletics. Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar today welcomed shot-stopper Jordan Silkowitz from the United States ahead of the 2023/24 Liberty A-League season.  Silkowitz made historyContinue reading “Trio of Americans among A-League Women signings”

Western United win, but Keane needs a favour from City

Western United 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap (1/4/23) Above: Hannah Keane is mobbed by her teammates after scoring the opening goal. Photo: @aleaguewomen Twitter Western United have won their final game of the season, and Hannah Keane shot her way into Golden Boot favouritism. However, even after a 2-1 defeat of Western SydneyContinue reading “Western United win, but Keane needs a favour from City”

Getting to know Sarina Bolden

by Kris Goman (22/3/23) Above: Sarina Bolden has enjoyed herself since arriving at Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Keep Up. A few weeks ago, Kris Goman caught up with Sarina Bolden for our Midweek Dub feature. Sarina had not long before arrived in Australia to join the Western Sydney Wanderers and injected a new lease ofContinue reading “Getting to know Sarina Bolden”

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 (21/3/23). Player of the Week: BEN GILBY:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar Photo Gallery

Kris Goman was at Wanderers Football Park for Impetus yesterday to capture the best of the action from the A-League Women match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar (20/3/23). Above: All eyes on the ball last night at Western Sydney Wanderers (red and black). Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 BrisbaneContinue reading “Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar Photo Gallery”

Brilliant Beth leads Wanderers to win over Roar

Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 Brisbane Roar By Ben Carey (19/03/22) Above: Bethany Gordon celebrates with her teammates after scoring her first-ever A-League goal. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers defeated Brisbane Roar on Sunday in a match that was delayed by a few hours due to extreme weather during the day. The first halfContinue reading “Brilliant Beth leads Wanderers to win over Roar”

Honours even between Wanderers and Canberra

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods (12/3/23) Above: Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate Olivia Price’s goal, but Canberra United would draw level within 10 minutes. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. In an incredibly exciting match that flowed end to end, Western Sydney Wanderers and Canberra United each earned a point – a result thatContinue reading “Honours even between Wanderers and Canberra”