Kieran Yap, Author at The Inner Sanctum

Gustavsson lauds ‘game changers’ for comeback against USA

01/12/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson remains confident heading into the Asian Cup, buoyed by the impact of the “game changers” from the bench.

‘It just feels right’: City sign Winonah Heatley to bolster impressive defence

30/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Melbourne City have added yet another star defender to their squad with the arrival on Winonah Heatley.

Matildas stars face hectic schedules, but record crowds

29/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Caitlin Foord is just one Matildas star facing intense football and travel schedules, but they’re attracting record crowds for club and country.

‘We need depth in the backline’: Long-term solutions the focus for Matildas defence

28/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Tony Gustavsson is unafraid of some short-term pain if it solves some long-term problems for The Matildas defence.

Hayley Raso, back to 100 per cent and ready to face USA

26/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

After a difficult few months, Matildas winger Hayley Raso is fully fit and excited to be home to face the USA in Sydney this Saturday.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Perth Glory reinforced and ready

24/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Perth Glory have a mix of exciting talent, youth and experience. The wooden spooners from last season are a sneaky chance of making finals.

2021/22 A-League Women Season Preview: Wellington Phoenix are the new kids in the comp

23/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

The league’s newest team has some quality young players, a sensational goalkeeper and an attack minded manager for their debut season.

Matildas exodus a worry of the past as youngsters become internationals

18/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Following the Matildas exodus to Europe, the A-League Women competition still continues to produce players for the national team.

‘A vital opportunity’: Matildas to host the U.S.A in November

04/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Following the friendlies against Brazil, The Matildas will host the U.S.A in November with Sydney and Newcastle to host the Olympic rematches.

2021/22 A-League Men Season Preview: Wellington Phoenix back on the road again

02/11/2021 Kieran Yap 0

A deluge of high profile departures and the prospect of another season away from home sets a challenging task for Wellington.

2021/22 A-League Men Season Preview – Perth Glory: All eyes on the West

28/10/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Perth Glory finished below expectations last season, but the arrival of one of the biggest names to ever be recruited for an A-League side means they’ll be compulsory viewing in 2021/22.

Gustavsson: ‘It’s great entertainment’ as Matildas and Brazil play out an exciting draw

27/10/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Unlucky goals, a defensive lapse, and some scintillating attacking football made for an entertaining 2-2 draw between The Matildas and Brazil. The Inner Sanctum looks at Tuesday’s rematch.

Alex Epakis- building a first class team for his second season in Perth

24/10/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Perth Glory manager Alex Epakis talks to The Inner Sanctum about his impressive and exciting pre-season recruitment process

New possibilities arise from Matildas win

24/10/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Following the Matildas win over Brazil on Saturday night. The Inner Sanctum takes a look at the lessons learned from the 3-1 victory.

Jancevski, Mihocic, and Sakalis: Victorian young guns headed west for Glory

10/10/2021 Kieran Yap 0

Three of Victoria’s best young players have signed up to Perth Glory. The Inner Sanctum speaks to Alana Jancevksi, Sofia Sakalis and Claudia Mihocic about their western adventure.