McNamara Heads To Denmark

Impetus hears from the Adelaide United defender Matilda McNamara and head coach Adrian Stenta as the South Australian club announce her departure for Europe (28/7/22). Above: Matilda McNamara in action for Adelaide United last season. There is a possibility that her move to Denmark may still allow her to play some part in the 2022/23Continue reading “McNamara Heads To Denmark”

German Efficiency Stifles French Creativity

Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset reflects on his nation’s semi-final against Germany last night (28/7/22). Above: The French team in a huddle last night – their first semi-final ended in disappointment. Photo: Euro 2022. Despite fighting to the end, it was Germany who were stronger and deservedly took their place in Sunday’s Euro 2022 FinalContinue reading “German Efficiency Stifles French Creativity”

The Perfect Night

by Darrell Allen (27/7/22) Above: The Lionesses celebrate after their incredible win against Sweden last night. Photo: Lionesses. After all the challenges and anxiety that were involved with the Lionesses’ Quarter Final against Spain, this Semi Final night in Sheffield against Sweden was a walk in the park in comparison.  A crowd just shy ofContinue reading “The Perfect Night”

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”