In the latest of our Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Wellington Phoenix’s Chloe Knott speaks about the challenges of her earliest days playing the game as a young girl in the North-West of England, her fierce desire to play international football, and the passionate belief she has that Phoenix will turnContinue reading “Chloe Knott: Overcoming challenges and “learning heaps””
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NWSL Off-Season: The story so far
by Blaise Ogutu, Impetus’ North American Football Correspondent (10/1/23) The NWSL offseason is rarely a quiet time with every team trying to figure out what’s best in the coming season. The 2023 Draft is also fast approaching and it offers a chance to top collegiate talent to make the transition to the professional leagues. WithContinue reading “NWSL Off-Season: The story so far”
Welsh Weekend Wrap
Impetus’ Martin Townley rounds up all the weekend’s action across the Welsh FA Cup, and the three Adran Leagues (10/1/22). Above: Cardiff Met in possession against Llandudno in the Welsh FA Cup Quarter-Final. Photo: Perry Dobbins. Cardiff Met booked their place in the FAW Welsh Women’s Cup semi-final with a 5-1 win over Llandudno. The New Saints picked up aContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”
Norfolk Weekly Wrap
Impetus’ Darrell Allen provides his weekly round-up of all the women’s football action in Norfolk (10/1/23). Above: Rebecca Russell returned from injury in the FA Cup for Norwich City in their 1-0 defeat at Burnley. Photo: Norwich City Women FC. Vitality Women’s FA Cup Third Round Tier four Norwich City lost away to Burnley, aContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”
Brisbane & Sydney reveal signings plus City look ahead to Adelaide clash
10/1/23 Above: Teigan Collister (left) and Rola Badawiya – newly unveiled by Sydney FC today. Artwork supplied to Impetus by: Sydney FC. Sydney FC have swooped to land two major mid-season signings to bolster their attempt at achieving a record-breaking third consecutive Premiership and record equaling fourth Championship. Versatile forwards Teigan Collister and Rola BadawiyaContinue reading “Brisbane & Sydney reveal signings plus City look ahead to Adelaide clash”
Dons delight as Gills added to list of Tier Three scalps
AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Gillingham by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon (9/1/23) Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate Ellie Dorey’s goal against Gillingham that sealed the Dons’ place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Photo: Ian Stephen. AFC Wimbledon progressed to the Fourth Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup on yesterday as they defeated GillinghamContinue reading “Dons delight as Gills added to list of Tier Three scalps”
Grainger signs new Cymru deal
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Wales correspondent (9/1/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who today signed a new deal with the FAW. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger has signed a new contract with the FAW to extend her time as the national team manager. The news comes after Cymru narrowly missed out onContinue reading “Grainger signs new Cymru deal”
Eastbourne Borough v Eastbourne Town photo gallery
Above: Committed tackling in yesterday’s Eastbourne derby with Borough in red and Town in yellow. Photo: Jon Smalldon for Impetus. 9/1/23 Impetus welcomes another new photographer to our team. Jon Smalldon was out at the tier eight Sussex County Division One derby between Eastbourne Borough (red) and Eastbourne Town. In a match played in toughContinue reading “Eastbourne Borough v Eastbourne Town photo gallery”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
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 (9/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City photo gallery
Impetus’ Kris Goman was at Wanderers Football Park for us yesterday to capture the best action from Western Sydney Wanderers’ superb win over Melbourne City. Her EXCLUSIVE photos are below: (9/1/23). Above: Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate after Olivia Price put them 2-0 ahead. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus.
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