Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the fourth round of the 2022/23 D1 Arkema season (3/10/22). Above: Alexandria Lamontagne, Rodez’s goalkeeper as impressive during the warm-up as she was during the game against Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. There were several surprises during this round of matches with Bordeaux earning a draw at Montpellier despite fieldingContinue reading “The View From France”
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Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return
The Canberra Times this week reported that Michelle Heyman is targeting a Matildas call-up. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines what the A-League Women’s all-time record scorer could add to Tony Gustavsson’s squad (2/10/22). Above: Michelle Heyman lets fly for Canberra United against Brisbane Roar last season. The A-League Women legend is aiming at an international return.Continue reading “Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return”
NWSL: The Final Week Previewed
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings the background to this weekend’s all-important games in the final round of the NWSL’s regular season (30/9/22). Above: North Carolina Courage’s Debinha celebrates after scoring against Gotham FC. Photo: @TheNCCourage/Twitter. Four teams have secured their place in the play-off rounds in the NWSL. Four more teams are in the hunt forContinue reading “NWSL: The Final Week Previewed”
African Players To Watch Out For In Europe
Impetus’ African Women’s Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith identifies the players to watch from the continent who are playing their club football in Europe this season (30/9/22). Above: Roselle Ayane, Tottenham Hotspur’s striker pictured playing for Morocco. Photo: The Athletic. Records are getting broken, new bars are being set, stadiums are getting filled and wonder goalsContinue reading “African Players To Watch Out For In Europe”
Wilkinson & Vidosic On Kiwi’s Re-Signing Plus Local Talent Joins Nix
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Melbourne City star Hannah Wilkinson and head coach Rado Vidosic as the Football Fern re-signs for the 2022/23 season. He also brings all the views of Michaela Robertson – the first Wellington native to sign up for the Phoenix (30/9/22). Above: Hannah Wilkinson – such a major player for MelbourneContinue reading “Wilkinson & Vidosic On Kiwi’s Re-Signing Plus Local Talent Joins Nix”
Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s most successful season in the NPLW WA, the work involved, and ensuring that next season can build on the foundations of this year (29/9/22). Above: Subiaco head coach Greg Farrell with Zoee Spadano, formerly ofContinue reading “Greg Farrell On A Record-Breaking Season With Subiaco”
Western United Add International Defender
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from the latest member of Western United‘s inaugural squad, Sydney Cummings, and head coach Mark Torcaso (29/9/22). Artwork: Western United. Towering international centre-back Sydney Cummings has signed for Western United ahead of its inaugural season in the Liberty A-League Women. The 23-year-old arrives having been a member of the San DiegoContinue reading “Western United Add International Defender”
Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from England head coach Sarina Wiegman as her team’s final opponents for this historic year are announced (29/9/22). Above: Norway’s Ada Hegerberg is one of the top stars that the Lionesses will face in the November international window. Photo: Olympique Lyonnais. England’s final matches of 2023 will see them meet fellowContinue reading “Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022”
Matildas Lock In Details For Final Games of 2022
Above: The Matildas team that faced Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup at the start of this year. Photo: Football Australia. 28/9/22 Australia will complete their 2022 international calendar in Gosford as they meet Thailand in the second match of the Seven Consulting International Series on 15 November at Central Coast Stadium in New South Wales. Continue reading “Matildas Lock In Details For Final Games of 2022”
Wiegman: Hard Conversations & Choices Behind Squad Selection
Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was at St. George’s Park for us and heard England head coach Sarina Wiegman unveil her latest Lionesses squad and explain reasons for selections and those who missed out (28/9/22). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her latest Lionesses team. Photo: Sky Sports. Lionesses Head Coach Sarina Wiegman has namedContinue reading “Wiegman: Hard Conversations & Choices Behind Squad Selection”
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