In the second part of her analysis of Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the WSL season, Rachel Lara Cohen considers the influence of the club’s summer signings (3/1/23). Above: Drew Spence – one of Spurs’ key signings during the summer celebrates a goal with Molly Bartrip against Leicester City. Photo: Sky Sports. They’ve been at theContinue reading “Mid-Season rating of Spurs’ summer signings”
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End of the Year Spurs review
In the first in a series of two articles reviewing Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the WSL season, Rachel Lara Cohen reviews what’s happened and what needs to be done to ensure 2023 starts better than 2022 ended (2/1/23). Above: Kerys Harrop’s return after long term injury has been a positive for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Football.London.Continue reading “End of the Year Spurs review”
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 (2/1/23) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Epakis: We’re progressing but need to get better
Ben Gilby reports on the post-match media conferences given by Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis and Western United boss Mark Torcaso, along with Tom McCarthy‘s photo gallery from Macedonia Park (2/1/23). Above: Sofia Sakalis is sent flying by a challenge against Western United yesterday. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis spokeContinue reading “Epakis: We’re progressing but need to get better”
Winless Wellington & Western Sydney share points
Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ryan Miller-Woods (2/1/23) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate home town hero Michaela Robertson’s goal that put them ahead. Photo: A-League Women. Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers shared the points in a tight match that could have either way thanks to goals by Michaela Robertson and Sheridan Gallagher. WellingtonContinue reading “Winless Wellington & Western Sydney share points”
Western United take out Perth and prove they are the real deal
Perth Glory 2-3 Western United by Ben Gilby (1/1/23) Above: Celebrations for Western United who came from 2-1 down to defeat Perth Glory today. Photo: Keep Up. Western United came from behind twice to maintain their perfect start to their first-ever A-League Women season in a spiky New Year’s Day encounter at Macedonia Park. ThisContinue reading “Western United take out Perth and prove they are the real deal”
Impetus 2022 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and eight Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Johnathan Stack, Ben Carey, Emmanuel Faith, Kieran Yap, Darrell Allen, Nathan Edwards, and Kris Goman highlight their team, player, coach, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top-flight and grassroots levels of the women’s game (30/12/22). Team of the Year: BEN GILBY: England. It’s moreContinue reading “Impetus 2022 Awards”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on today’s A-League Women media conferences at Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Wellington Phoenix, and Western Sydney Wanderers – where there is news of a vital new signing (30/12/22). ADELAIDE UNITED by Ben Gilby Adelaide United go into their New Year’s Eve game at Newcastle Jets onContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Perth Glory v Western United preview
Ben Gilby reports on both sides’ media conferences this week in the build-up to Sunday’s game at Macedonia Park (29/12/22). PERTH GLORY Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis believes his team can use the positives of pushing league leaders Melbourne City close on Tuesday when it comes to hosting unbeaten Western United on New Year’sContinue reading “Perth Glory v Western United preview”
Sydney’s Siemsen set for European return
29/12/22 Above: Sydney FC striker Remy Siemsen. Photo: Sydney FC. Sydney FC striker Remy Siemsen is heading back to Europe after the Sky Blues agreed a club-record transfer fee for a Liberty A-League Women’s player. The details of the move are exceptionally sketchy at the current time with the new club and the exact timingContinue reading “Sydney’s Siemsen set for European return”
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