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Lionesses line-up Portugal World Cup send-off

9/6/23 Above: Chloe Kelly will be hoping to have more to celebrate for England in their friendly against Portugal – their final game at home before travelling to the World Cup. England’s final fixture on home soil before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be a send-off match against Portugal on Saturday 1st JulyContinue reading “Lionesses line-up Portugal World Cup send-off”

Poppy Payne: We are growing to be stronger competitors

Impetus have been proud to sponsor Poppy Payne of Millwall Lionesses this season. With their tier five London & South-East Premier campaign over, Poppy caught up with Ben Gilby (8/6/23). Above: Poppy Payne (6) celebrates with her Millwall Lionesses team mates during the 2022/23 season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Poppy Payne. Millwall Lionesses areContinue reading “Poppy Payne: We are growing to be stronger competitors”

Orange alert! Dash host Gotham in the NWSL

Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger‘s detailed NWSL preview this week features the game between Houston Dash and Gotham FC – including access to the club’s media conferences ahead of the match (8/6/23). Above: Action from Gotham FC training this week. Photo: Devon Cafaro. This weekend the Gotham FC squad make their way out of anContinue reading “Orange alert! Dash host Gotham in the NWSL”

Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup

by Genevieve Henry (7/6/23) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross (23) dances her way through the South Africa midfield in October last year. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. When facing Australia, defences know who to watch out for – Sam Kerr. Teams will do everything within their power to mark the Matildas superstar out of the game. ThisContinue reading “Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup”

National Para Championships head to Perth

7/6/23 Above: Action from a previous National Para Football Championships – Perth will host the event later this year. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia’s best para footballers are headed to Perth this October with the west coast city set to host the 2023 National Para Football Championships for the first time.  RunningContinue reading “National Para Championships head to Perth”

Scottish Play-Off News

This weekend has seen a series of big games in Scotland with clubs battling to retain their league status or gain promotion. Our team of writers have all the details (5/6/23). Above: Forfar Farmington celebrate their playoff win over Bonnyrigg Rose to seal promotion to the SWF League One. Photo: Sportpix. SWPL 1 Play-Off FinalContinue reading “Scottish Play-Off News”

Western Australia State Cup Quarter-Final News

Ben Gilby rounds up the details from the weekend’s ties, and Rob Lizzi provides a photo gallery from the tie of the round – a repeat of last year’s Final as Perth SC hosted Perth RedStar (5/6/23). Above: All smiles for Perth SC as they defeated cup holders Perth RedStar at Dorrien Gardens. Photo suppliedContinue reading “Western Australia State Cup Quarter-Final News”

Aberystwyth Town announce award winners

4/6/23 Above: Bethan ‘Cheeks’ Roberts with the Manager’s Player of the Year shield. Photo: ATWFC Media. Libby Isaac and Bethan ‘Cheeks’ Roberts were the big winners at the Aberystwyth Town Women end-of-season awards which also saw honours given to both of the club’s youngsters that Impetus sponsor. Coaches and players picked out those they feltContinue reading “Aberystwyth Town announce award winners”

Guro Reiten: The case for the baby-faced assassin

by Emmanuel Faith (2/6/23) Above: Guro Reiten contesting possession for Chelsea in the FA Cup Final. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. When Sam Kerr won Chelsea’s player of the season, their fanbase was divided. A lot felt that the Western Australian deserved it – she has come up trumps for the team this season, especially inContinue reading “Guro Reiten: The case for the baby-faced assassin”