In the latest of our weekly Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Perth Glory’s Ella Mastrantonio (EM) speaks to Ben Gilby (BG) about being back in Western Australia, the priorities to further grow the league and the state of the game in WA (21/12/22). Above: Ella Mastrantonio pointing the way forward forContinue reading “Ella Mastrantonio: Experiencing a “bresh of fresh air” back at Perth”
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Eidevall underlines “human need” for player rest as fixture calendar grows
Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League tie at FC Zürich, Impetus’ Nathan Edwards was in Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall‘s media conference and reports on the Swede’s views on the need for player welfare with the women’s calendar looking set to grow further (21/12/22). Above: Arsenal players come together. Head coach Jonas Eidevall believes thatContinue reading “Eidevall underlines “human need” for player rest as fixture calendar grows”
Checking in with the Haffners
Just over a year ago, a Tweet by a proud mother about her seven-year-old goalkeeping daughter went viral and led to Impetus joining up with SELK Grassroots to supply the then seven-year-old Lexi Haffner with the goalkeeping gloves she dearly wanted. Ben Gilby checks in with Lexi’s father Martin to find out how the youngster’sContinue reading “Checking in with the Haffners”
Thomas hat-trick fires Aberystwyth into semis
Wrexham 1-3 Aberystwyth Town From Carrie Dunn – Aberystwyth Town FC (20/12/22). Above: Aberystwyth Town hat-trick hero Emily Thomas. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Aberystwyth Town. An Emily Thomas hat-trick fired Aberystwyth Town through to the semi-final of the FAW Women’s Cup, beating Wrexham AFC 3-1 behind closed doors at Colliers Park. All three ofContinue reading “Thomas hat-trick fires Aberystwyth into semis”
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 (19/12/22) Player of the Week:Continue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Glorious second half as Perth click to see off Canberra
Perth Glory 3-2 Canberra United Report by Ben Gilby with photos from Tom McCarthy at Macedonia Park (18/12/22). Above: Joy for Perth Glory as they come from 2-0 down against Canberra United. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Perth Glory claimed their first win of the A-League Women season after showing their attacking potential in coming from 2-0Continue reading “Glorious second half as Perth click to see off Canberra”
Phoenix keeps battling as Adelaide keeps winning
Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Adelaide United by Ryan Miller-Woods (17/12/22) Above: Adelaide United’s Fiona Worts (left) battles with Wellington Phoenix’s Mackenzie Barry in today’s match. Photo: Flipboard. Adelaide United have won their fourth match in five games with a 1-0 win at Wellington Phoenix thanks to a deflected own goal by Wellington defender Mackenzie Barry. ThisContinue reading “Phoenix keeps battling as Adelaide keeps winning”
Skinner: United are out to end Conti Cup run on a high
Johnathan Stack was in Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner‘s media conference ahead of their last match of the year when, weather permitting Sheffield United visit in the Conti Cup (16/12/22). Above: Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner revealed to the media that he does not see Sunday’s game as a dead rubber. Photo: ManchesterContinue reading “Skinner: United are out to end Conti Cup run on a high”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Ben Gilby, Ryan Miller-Woods, and Kieran Yap preview all this weekend’s A-League Women matches with coverage of all the media conferences (16/12/22). BRISBANE ROAR v WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS by Ben Gilby Ahead of her team’s trip to Queensland tomorrow, Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Kat Smith is certain that her side can build on theContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Eidevall & Catley speak ahead of Lyon showdown
Ahead of their Champions League clash with reigning champions Olympique Lyonnais, head coach Jonas Eidevall and Steph Catley spoke to the media about the challenge posed by the French side, and covering unfamiliar defensive positions. Johnathan Stack reports for Impetus (15/12/22). Above: Action from Olympique Lyonnais’ home clash game with Arsenal when the two sidesContinue reading “Eidevall & Catley speak ahead of Lyon showdown”
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