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NPL Victoria Women Round 17 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 (27/7/22). Above: Calder United come away with the ball in their game against Bulleen Lions. Photo: Jack Dilks/171819. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: SouthContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 17 Wrap”

NWSL Review

With no matches last weekend, Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us a team-by-team account of how each of the sides has been progressing over the last month without their international players (27/7/22). Halfway through the season, the 2022 NWSL is already shaping up for a grandstand finish during the regular season with teams still battling it out for theContinue reading “NWSL Review”

Trio of A-League Women Signings Announced

Three A-League Women clubs announced player signings today. Impetus‘ Ben Gilby heard from all the players and head coaches involved (27/7/22). Norrie Back At Brisbane Brisbane Roar is delighted to announce the re-signing of its Liberty A-League captain Ayesha Norrie for the 2022/23 season. Norrie will officially rejoin the Roar following the completion of theContinue reading “Trio of A-League Women Signings Announced”

Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final

Last night, Fran Kirby produced a sensational performance in England’s 4-0 win over Sweden in the Semi-Finals of Euro 2022. It was just reward for a player who has overcome mental health challenges, injuries, and several bouts of debilitating illness to line up at Wembley on Sunday in one of the biggest games on theContinue reading “Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final”

The Swedish Scene

We welcome back DandalBs with his transfer news from the Swedish leagues. The Elitettan is back from a month’s break (the top tier Damallsvenskan doesn’t resume until mid-August) meaning Ben Gilby rounds up the best of the action from Sweden’s second tier (26/7/22). Above: Swedish superstar Hedvig Lindahl has returned to the Damallsvenskan and joined Djurgården. Photo: Aftonbladet.  NEWS ROUND-UP –Continue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Young Gun Taylor Commits To The Nix

It’s fair to say that Wellington Phoenix are having an absolute sensational run of player announcements for 2022/23. It continued overnight with the news that Kate Taylor, vice captain last season at the age of 18, has signed on for another year. We hear from both Kate and Nix boss Gemma Lewis (26/7/22). Above: InContinue reading “Young Gun Taylor Commits To The Nix”

Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Naomi Chinnama from inside the Young Matildas U20 World Cup training camp during a media event yesterday (26/7/22). Above: A relaxed Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. After earning her first call-up to the Young Matildas earlier this year, Naomi Chinnama has gradually found her feetContinue reading “Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level”

Five Things We Learned From France v Netherlands

by Nathan Edwards (25/7/22). Above: France show their delight at making the Euro 2022 Semi-Finals. Photo: Euro 2022. It took until extra time for this end-to-end heavyweight clash between France and the Netherlands to reach its conclusion when Ève Périsset converted her penalty in the 102nd minute to put an end to the Dutch’s titleContinue reading “Five Things We Learned From France v Netherlands”

Phoenix Sign Experienced Football Fern Hassett

Wellington Phoenix’s impressive recruitment for the 2022/23 A-League Women continues with the arrival of 31-year-old 132 cap Football Fern Betsy Hassett. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Hassett and the Nix’s head coach Gemma Lewis (25/7/22). Above: Betsy Hassett (12) in action for New Zealand against Australia in April. Photo: Ian Hitchcock. New Zealand’s fourth most-cappedContinue reading “Phoenix Sign Experienced Football Fern Hassett”