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Matildas take the win with room to improve

Australia 4-0 Czechia by Ben Gilby (16/2/23) Above: The Matildas celebrate Hayley Raso’s second-half double. Photo: Football Australia. Clare Polkinghorne’s strike on the night she became the most capped Matilda of all time sealed Australia’s 4-0 win in Gosford today, as Tony Gustavsson’s side overcome both stubborn opponents and challenging preparations. The Matildas went intoContinue reading “Matildas take the win with room to improve”

Leah Williamson: Promoting equality and togetherness

Ahead of the Lionesses’ opening Arnold Clark Cup game against South Korea tomorrow, captain Leah Williamson spoke to the media at St. George’s Park. Impetus’ Nathan Edwards was there (15/2/23). Above: England captain Leah Williamson in action during training yesterday. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. Leah Williamson said she would wear the OneLove armband inContinue reading “Leah Williamson: Promoting equality and togetherness”

Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch

This week’s Midweek Dub player interview saw Western Sydney Wanderers captain Clare Hunt, newly called–up by the Matildas, sit down for an in-depth chat with Impetus’ Kris Goman. The pair discuss Hunt’s earliest days playing in rural Grenfell, her ongoing studies, career aims, and why it’s so important to inspire the next generation (15/2/23). Above:Continue reading “Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch”

Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars

Third-tier SWF Championship side Rossvale have come a long way as a senior side in a short time – culminating with their last 16 Scottish Cup tie at the weekend against top-tier giants Rangers. Shaun Youngs, Rossvale’s matchday co-ordinator, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s formation, their exceptionally strong youth section, and theirContinue reading “Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars”

Inside The Lionesses

Impetus’ Ben Phillips was at England’s training session capturing an EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from St. George’s Park of the squad being put through their paces ahead of the Arnold Clark Cup kicking off on Thursday (15/2/23). Above: Georgia Stanway and Leah Williamson in relaxed mood at St. George’s Park yesterday (15/2/23).

Welsh Weekend Wrap

Martin Townley rounds up all the weekend’s action in the Adran Trophy Semi-Finals, plus all the latest events in the tier two Adran North and South, with thanks to Aberystwyth Town Women’s media team (14/2/23). Above: Cardiff City’s Phoebe Poole celebrates after scoring the decisive goal in their Adran Trophy semi-final against The New Saints.Continue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Norfolk Weekly Wrap

Darrell Allen provides his weekly round-up of all the women’s football action in Norfolk (14/2/23). Above: Katie Knights (right) in action for Norwich City against Hashtag United. Photo: Norwich City Women. FA Women’s National League Division One South-East It was an afternoon to forget for Norwich City who were thrashed 7-1 at home by leagueContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”

Milton United v Woodley United Photo Gallery

Impetus are delighted to welcome Andy Wicks of Oakmist Photography to our ever-growing team of photography contributors. Andy’s first photo gallery for us comes from the tier six Southern Region Division One North game between Milton United and Woodley United. Above: Woodley United celebrate winning the Southern Region Division One North championship on Sunday. Photo:Continue reading “Milton United v Woodley United Photo Gallery”

Brownlie & McAvoy take SWPL Player of the Month awards

14/2/23 Above: Emma Brownlie with the SWPL Player of the Month award for January. Photo supplied to Impetus by: SWPL. Heart of Midlothian’s Emma Brownlie and Courtney McAvoy of Boroughmuir Thistle have collected January’s Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) Player of the Month awards. Brownlie becomes the first Heart of Midlothian player to win theContinue reading “Brownlie & McAvoy take SWPL Player of the Month awards”

Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in

Impetus’ Jonathan Tay joined the Matildas media conference with Everton star Clare Wheeler (14/2/23). Above: Clare Wheeler in action previously for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Even with the World Cup less than six months away, for Clare Wheeler, the prospect of having the biggest tournament in football come down under hasn’t quite hit home. “No,Continue reading “Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in”