Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Melbourne Victory’s returning in-form Australian international Alex Chidiac and the club’s Director of Football John Didulica (21/10/22). Above: Alex Chidiac striding forward for Melbourne Victory last season. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory today announced the key re-signing of 2021/22 Victory Medalist and Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac on loan for theContinue reading “Chidiac Returns In Major Boost For Victory”
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Lisa Topping On The Chorley Team Mentality
In the third part of our series of interviews with Impetus-sponsored players, Chorley‘s Lisa Topping, who we have supported for three seasons now, spoke to Ben Gilby about the team’s progress, aims for the season, and the importance of the Euros legacy filtering down to the grassroots (15/10/22). Above: Lisa Topping (purple kit) in actionContinue reading “Lisa Topping On The Chorley Team Mentality”
Park Embrace Challenge (Cup) Positively
Pride Park 2-2 Shirebrook Rangers by ‘Doug Outt’ Above: Rachel Weaver, who had a sensational game as a stand-in centre back for Pride Park. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. The Pride were stretched to the limits by a combination of injuries, illnesses, and other absences for Sunday’s Challenge Cup game against Shirebrook, with just eleven players available.Continue reading “Park Embrace Challenge (Cup) Positively”
Jets Land Local NPL Star Stapleford
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Sophie Stapleford who has signed her first A-League contract with her local club Newcastle Jets, after overcoming huge personal challenges, plus the views of head coach Ash Wilson (20/10/22). Graphic: Newcastle Jets. Newcastle Jets have announced the signing of Maitland Magpies Captain Sophie Stapleford for the coming A-League season. Stapleford,Continue reading “Jets Land Local NPL Star Stapleford”
Olympique Lyonnais v Arsenal Photo Gallery
Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside at the Groupama Stadium last night for Arsenal‘s stunning 5-1 win over Olympique Lyonnais and he brings us an EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from the match (20/10/22). Above: Arsenal celebrate Caitlin Foord’s opening goal on a momentous night in Lyon. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus.
Skinner: Manchester United Won’t Underestimate Leicester
Impetus’ Holly Wright was in Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner‘s media conference today ahead of this weekend’s trip to Leicester City. The Red Devils’ chief underlines the importance of going flat-out against the WSL strugglers on Sunday (19/10/22). Above: Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner. Photo: Manchester United Women. Having won their last nineContinue reading “Skinner: Manchester United Won’t Underestimate Leicester”
Western United Welcome USWNT Star & City Sign Young Matildas Prospect
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Western United‘s World Cup-winning striker Jessica McDonald and head coach Mark Torcaso plus Melbourne City’s Young Matildas starlet Daniela Galic and head coach Rado Vidosic (19/10/22). American World Cup-winning striker Jessica McDonald will light up the Liberty A-League Women after signing a guest contract with Western United’s inaugural women’s outfit.Continue reading “Western United Welcome USWNT Star & City Sign Young Matildas Prospect”
Foord & Eidevall Prepared For Toughest Test
Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was in Arsenal‘s media conference ahead of tonight’s Champions League opener at defending champions Olympique Lyonnais. Both Caitlin Foord and head coach Jonas Eidevall are expecting the hardest possible challenge, but are looking forward to analysing where they stand in comparison to Europe’s best (19/10/22). Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Katie McCabeContinue reading “Foord & Eidevall Prepared For Toughest Test”
City, Jets, And Canberra Add To Squads
With almost a month to go until the start of the A-League Women season, teams are still building their squads. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from new arrivals Julia Grosso, Georgie Worth, and Vesna Milivojevic plus the head coaches of each of the teams concerned (18/10/22). Above: Melbourne City’s new signing Julia Grosso. Graphic: Melbourne City.Continue reading “City, Jets, And Canberra Add To Squads”
NWSL Quarter-Final Review
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us all the news from the first week of Finals action in the NWSL (18/10/22). Above: San Diego Wave players celebrate after their comeback win over Chicago Red Stars. Photo: @sandiegowavefc. Alex Morgan’s 110th-minute goal secured a comeback win for the San Diego Wave as they beat the Chicago Red StarsContinue reading “NWSL Quarter-Final Review”
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