25/8/22 Above: Wales head coach Gemma Grainger, who today announced her squad that she hopes will take her team towards a World Cup spot. Image: FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced a 26-player squad for her side’s key 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Slovenia. Four points in the two matches will guaranteeContinue reading “Grainger Announces Welsh Squad For Final World Cup Qualifiers”
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Mia Yeo: One Of WA’s Next Generation With The World At Her Feet
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Balcatta Etna‘s Mia Yeo speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about representing Western Australia overseas, the benefits of playing for the NTC, and her first season at Balcatta Etna (24/8/22). Above: Mia Yeo breaks forward for Balcatta Etna this season. Photo: JASP Photography. Mia Yeo is one of severalContinue reading “Mia Yeo: One Of WA’s Next Generation With The World At Her Feet”
NPL Victoria Women Round 20 Wrap
Kieran Yap provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Victoria NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (24/8/22). Above: Calder United celebrate after lifting the NPLW Victoria Premiers Plate. Photo: Jack Dilks/171819. Heidelberg United 3-1 Box Hill United A second-half surgeContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 20 Wrap”
Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses’ squad announcement press conference with Sarina Wiegman this morning and listened to the England head coach discuss her thoughts about the selection, the looming clash with Austria, and how she sees the women’s game in the country after the incredible European Championship triumph last month (24/8/22). Above: EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game”
Reiten Joins Fox In Extending Blues Deal
by Ben Gilby (24/8/22) Above: Guro Reiten – a vital member of Chelsea’s success in recent seasons – has extended her contract at Kingsmeadow for a further three years. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FC Women. Chelsea have announced that both Guro Reiten and Jorja Fox have signed new three-year deals at the club.Continue reading “Reiten Joins Fox In Extending Blues Deal”
Norfolk Weekly Wrap
The new season is underway and Impetus‘ Darrell Allen returns with his weekly round-up of all the women’s football action in Norfolk. Each week Darrell will bring us an in-depth report from one game and a detailed wrap of all the other matches (23/8/22). Above: Last-ditch defending from London Seaward’s Lucy Cockerill and Megan BurrowsContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”
NPL WA Women Round 20 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As always there is an in-depth report from one game and a full wrap of all the other matches along with action shots from the games (23/8/22). Above: Perth RedStar pictured with the NPLW WA championship trophy that they lifted onContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 20 Wrap”
Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne
20/8/22 Above: Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross (3) and Madelen Janogy tangle when the two sides met in the Olympic Games last year. The Hammarby teammates will be in opposition again in November. Photo: Football Australia. Australia and Sweden will continue their strong rivalry in November when the Matildas host the reigning Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020Continue reading “Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne”
Canberra Lock In Brush As Another Key Player Returns
by Ryan Miller-Woods (19/8/22) Above: Ellie Brush (left) celebrating for Canberra United in her previous spell with the capital city club. Photo: Canberra Times. Canberra United announced this morning the signing of Ellie Brush who returns to the club for the 2022/23 Liberty A-League season. Brush is a familiar name for supporters of Canberra UnitedContinue reading “Canberra Lock In Brush As Another Key Player Returns”
NWSL Weekly Wrap Round 14
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us his detailed weekly round-up of all the action from the NWSL (18/8/22). Above: Christine Sinclair and Hina Sugita celebrate the equalizer against Washington Spirit. Photo: USA Today Sports. Nervy Wins, Great Strikes, And A Seven Goal Thriller: NWSL Round 14 The action started last Wednesday night as Morgan Weaver scored a stoppage-time winnerContinue reading “NWSL Weekly Wrap Round 14”
