New Zealand 0-5 United States of America by Denise Duffy at Eden Park for Impetus (21/1/23) Above: New Zealand’s Ali Riley wins a header against the USA’s Ashley Sanchez. Photo: NZ Football. It was a historic day for women’s football in Aotearoa / New Zealand. For their second match against the USWNT, a record-breaking 12,721Continue reading “Football Ferns break NZ attendance record as USA dominate”
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Manchester United announce Riviere signing
21/1/23 Above: Jayde Riviere in action for Canada. Photo: Manchester World. Manchester United Women have announced the signing of 21-year-old Canadian international defender Jayde Riviere on a contract running until the end of the 2024/25 season. Riviere made her full international debut at just 16 years old and has since gone on to make 36Continue reading “Manchester United announce Riviere signing”
Chidiac-inspired comeback leaves Adelaide still searching for Victory
Adelaide United 1-2 Melbourne Victory by Ben Gilby (21/1/23) Above: Alex Chidiac (left) jumps for joy after scoring her equaliser for Melbourne Victory as Beattie Goad looks to join in the celebrations. Photo: Keep Up. Melbourne Victory ended their run of three straight draws after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide United at ServiceFM StadiumContinue reading “Chidiac-inspired comeback leaves Adelaide still searching for Victory”
Wilkinson strike the difference as City edge Wanderers
Melbourne City 1-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ryan Miller-Woods (21/1/23) Above: Hannah Wilkinson looks to round diving Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Sham Khamis. Photo: Keep Up. Melbourne City are back on the winner’s list with a close 1-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Casey Fields. The only goal of the match was scored byContinue reading “Wilkinson strike the difference as City edge Wanderers”
Super League Media Conferences
Johnathan Stack and Rachel Lara Cohen joined the Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur media conferences as Gareth Taylor and Rehanne Skinner looked ahead to battles ahead this weekend (20/1/23). Manchester City: Manchester City are back in WSL action tomorrow as Gareth Taylor’s side takes on Aston Villa at the Academy Stadium. City’s 1-0 win inContinue reading “Super League Media Conferences”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Ahead of this weekend’s matches, Ben Gilby, Denise Duffy, and Ryan Miller-Woods report the views of head coaches and players around the A-League Women (21/1/23). Adelaide United by Ben Gilby Adelaide United host Melbourne Victory tomorrow with head coach Adrian Stenta determined that his side will end their winless run which stretches to four matches.Continue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Skinner: Women’s team a “key focus” of Manchester United amidst takeover
Nathan Edwards reports from Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner‘s media conference ahead of their game with Reading on Sunday (19/1/23). Above: Manchester United boss Marc Skinner, who spoke to the media yesterday. Photo: Manchester United Women. Marc Skinner still believes Manchester United women will remain a “key focus” despite the rumours of new ownershipContinue reading “Skinner: Women’s team a “key focus” of Manchester United amidst takeover”
Young Matildas announce February training camp
19/1/23 Above: The Young Matildas squad last year. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s U20 female squad will head to Werribee in Melbourne this February as the Young Matildas embark on their first training camp for 2023. Head Coach Leah Blayney will select a 28-player squad to take part in the 10-day assembly hosted by Wyndham CityContinue reading “Young Matildas announce February training camp”
Heyman on return of Flannery and the threat of Wellington
Ryan Miller-Woods reports on Canberra United’s media conference with A-League Women all-time top scorer Michelle Heyman and Emily Roach with both players positive about their team’s second half to the season (19/1/23). Above: Michelle Heyman speaking to the media today. Image: Canberra United. Canberra United will be looking to win their third match in aContinue reading “Heyman on return of Flannery and the threat of Wellington”
Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football
For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Impetus’ Ben Carey grabbed an EXCLUSIVE chat with Brisbane Roar legend and Matildas star Katrina Gorry. In a hugely insightful in-depth interview, the pair discuss combining football with motherhood, playing overseas, the qualities of the A-League Women, and the national team (18/1/23). Above: Katrina Gorry balances her daughter HarperContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football”
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