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Final Run-Out Ends In Blues Win

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur by Ben Gilby at Kingsmeadow (28/8/22) Above: Chelsea’s Maren Mjelde looks to block Spurs’ Nikola Karczewska at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. A Chelsea team without a host of international players overcame Tottenham Hotspur in a largely lacklustre pre-season friendly in the warm late summer sun at Kingsmeadow.Continue reading “Final Run-Out Ends In Blues Win”

Top Of Table Falkirk Derby Headlines Big Weekend Of SWF Action

by Tom Freeman (26/8/22) Above: Stenhousemuir midfielder Erin Wilson (left) and Falkirk winger Eva Rule (right) line up before Sunday’s huge derby match between the clubs. Photo: Ger Harley/Sportpix. Falkirk Stadium will host a Scottish Women’s Football League One top-of-the-table clash on Sunday, with local rivals Falkirk and Stenhousemuir both having taken maximum points fromContinue reading “Top Of Table Falkirk Derby Headlines Big Weekend Of SWF Action”

Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United Annouce Pride Cup

Artwork supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. 26/8/22 Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United will set aside their rivalry, coming together to celebrate LGBTI+ inclusion in football, as they compete for the A-Leagues Pride Cup at AAMI Park on Sunday 26th February 2023. This historic community partnership with Pride Cup Australia will see Victory host aContinue reading “Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United Annouce Pride Cup”

Western United Unveil Local Legend Whilst Adelaide Reveal New Kit

Impetus’ Ben Gilby brings us the latest news from Australia ahead of the new A-League Women season (26/8/22). Graphic: Western United. Victorian football icon Aleksandra Sinclair has signed her first ever Liberty A-League Women contract, joining her local side Western United’s inaugural team for the 2022/23 season. A Melton local, Sinclair has become a popularContinue reading “Western United Unveil Local Legend Whilst Adelaide Reveal New Kit”

Brooke Hendrix: Drawing On Experiences To Push Reading On

Impetus’ Nathan Edwards was invited to Reading‘s media day ahead of the new WSL season. In this the first of three interviews from the event which will be appearing on the site over the coming weeks, he speaks exclusively to the club’s new signing Brooke Hendrix, who had A-League Women success with Melbourne Victory lastContinue reading “Brooke Hendrix: Drawing On Experiences To Push Reading On”

NWSL Weekly Wrap Round 15

Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us his detailed weekly round-up of all the action from the NWSL (25/8/22). Above: Houston Dash’s Ebony Salmon takes on Mandy Freeman and McCall Zerboni of the NJ/NY Gotham FC. Photo: @HoustonDash/Twitter. Scordonez Brace And An All-Timer Celebration: NWSL Round 15 This week, nine teams were in action in the NWSL with the Portland Thorns, OLContinue reading “NWSL Weekly Wrap Round 15”

Irish National League Round-Up

Post To Post Sport‘s Ciarán Duffy provides us with his weekly round-up of the action in Ireland’s top domestic league as the competition reaches Round 20 (25/8/22). Above: Peamount United come away with the ball against Athlone Town. Photo: Mick O’Shea/WomensSoccerPhotos. With Shelbourne in Champions League action during the week, the likes of Wexford Youths and Athlone TownContinue reading “Irish National League Round-Up”

Grainger Announces Welsh Squad For Final World Cup Qualifiers

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”