Each week during the home and away season, Impetus’ writing and photography team covering the A-League Women 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 the Finals, will announce our winners for 2022/23 (23/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
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Dons disappointed by draw at Norwich
Norwich City 1-1 AFC Wimbledon by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Above: Action from yesterday’s game between Norwich City and AFC Wimbledon. Photo: Emily Topping. AFC Wimbledon left Norfolk disappointed after a draw away against Norwich City after the hosts levelled at the death in the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One South-EastContinue reading “Dons disappointed by draw at Norwich”
Scottish Weekend Review
from Tom Freeman (23/1/23) Above: Beth McKay celebrates with Fiona Walker after scoring for Livingston against Rossvale. Photo: Ger Harley/Sportpix Championship Livingston‘s new signing Beth Mckay has made an instant impact on the Scottish Women’s Championship, scoring a brace for the league leaders in a close 3-2 win away to Glasgow side Rossvale. The firstContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarises the 13th round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season. Plus, an EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from Olympique Lyonnais’s match against Montpellier (23/1/23). Above: Lyon fire in a shot on goal against Montpellier at the weekend. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Rodez P-P SoyauxA snowstorm saw this match postponed to later in the season. FleuryContinue reading “The View From France”
Why the USWNT is so good – and so popular
by Theo Hewson Betts (22/1/23) Above: Scenes from the New York City ticker tape parade after the USWNT won the World Cup. Photo: Flickr/New York City Department of Transportation Let’s get one thing absolutely clear before anything else – America loves winning. That is the most important piece of background to this piece, and itContinue reading “Why the USWNT is so good – and so popular”
Nix to take on Sydney FC in Auckland
by Denise Duffy, New Zealand correspondent (22/1/23) Above: North Harbour Stadium, where Wellington Phoenix will host Sydney FC next month. Photo: Auckland Stadiums. Wellington Phoenix have announced that their women’s team will be playing their A-League Women round 15 match against Sydney FC at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau’s, New Zealand onContinue reading “Nix to take on Sydney FC in Auckland”
Football Ferns break NZ attendance record as USA dominate
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”
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”
