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Scottish Women’s Championship & League One Fixtures Announced

22/7/22 Artwork: Scottish Women’s Football Fixtures for the new leagues immediately below the top two divisions in Scottish Women’s Football have been released. The new SWF Women’s Championship and Women’s League One will open with a full card of fixtures on Sunday 14 August. Glasgow club Rossvale, who narrowly missed out on SWPL promotion lastContinue reading “Scottish Women’s Championship & League One Fixtures Announced”

Euro Fans Ready To Continue The Party in 2023

Kieran Yap reflects on what Australia and New Zealand have to look forward to when overseas fans come to the World Cup next year, with Kris Goman, Impetus’ Euros roving reporter getting the views of fans at the games across England about the tournament Down Under which starts in under a year (21/7/22). Above: ComingContinue reading “Euro Fans Ready To Continue The Party in 2023”

WAFCON Update: Records Fall As Final Line-Up Confirmed

by Emmanuel Faith, Impetus Women’s Football Correspondent (21/7/22) Above: Joy for Nesryne El Chad of Morocco as the host nation clinched a place in the final in front of a record crowd. Photo: CAF Women. It is not just the European Championships that are seeing attendance records fall left, right, and centre. Crowds are atContinue reading “WAFCON Update: Records Fall As Final Line-Up Confirmed”

Lionesses Have Answers For Spanish Inquisition

by Darrell Allen (21/7/22) Above: England joy after the sensational comeback win over Spain in Brighton last night. Photo: Lionesses. Following the total breeze of Group A which saw three wins, 14 goals, and none conceded, the Lionesses faced their first major test for some time. What a test it was as Spain were outstandingContinue reading “Lionesses Have Answers For Spanish Inquisition”

Life On The Road At The Euros

Impetus’ Kris Goman is our roving reporter at the Euros. She is travelling the length and breadth of England watching matches at just about every venue possible. With the group stage now at an end, she reflects on the opening few weeks of the event (20/7/22). Above: One of Kris’ favourite moments from the tournamentContinue reading “Life On The Road At The Euros”

One Year Milestone Marked By World Cup Hosts

by Kieran Yap (20/7/22) Above: The Women’s World Cup – the tournament starts in a year’s time today. Photo: USA Today. Australia and New Zealand have started the 365-day countdown to the Women’s World Cup with the unveiling of the Unity Pitch in Sydney, along with some other big announcements for football fans. Landmarks acrossContinue reading “One Year Milestone Marked By World Cup Hosts”

Phoenix Bag Satchell: A Super Signing

It’s the biggest signing in Wellington Phoenix‘s short A-League Women’s history. Impetus hears from both Paige Satchell and head coach Gemma Lewis (20/7/22). Above: Paige Satchell – the Football Fern is coming home. Photo: NZ Football. Paige Satchell has chosen to continue her football career in New Zealand in the lead-up to next year’s WorldContinue reading “Phoenix Bag Satchell: A Super Signing”

NPL Victoria Women Round 16 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 (19/7/22). Above: Action between Heidelberg United (yellow) and Alamein when the two sides met earlier in the season. Photo: Sally Tsalikidis. MAIN REPORT OF THEContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 16 Wrap”

Iceland Exit Despite Late Drama

Iceland 1-1 France by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (19/7/22) Above: Iceland’s Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir in possession at Rotherham last night watched by France’s Charlotte Bibault (14). Photo: Euro 2022. Whilst France were already qualified for the Quarter-Finals, there was still plenty to play for in this the highest of groups at Euro 2022. Iceland, like their opponents, wereContinue reading “Iceland Exit Despite Late Drama”