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”
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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”
Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History
It was a big weekend for women’s football in Western Australia and Impetus’ Ben Gilby reviews both the Hyundai Women’s State Cup Final and a historic outcome for Subiaco, who handed a debut to Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna in the weekend’s only NPLW WA match (25/7/22). Perth SC 1-2 Perth RedStar Above: Perth RedStarContinue reading “Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History”
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”
France Bury The Hoodoo At Last
France 1-0 Netherlands by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (24/7/22) Above: Ève Périsset dispatches the winning goal from the penalty spot. Photo: Equipe de France Feminine. France finally ended their run of defeats at the quarter-final stage of major tournaments by seeing off the Netherlands after extra-time in Rotherham. France were dominant from the opening whistle. They monopolisedContinue reading “France Bury The Hoodoo At Last”
Belgian Heartbreak But Swedes Are Better Than This
Impetus‘ Jean-Pierre Thiesset and Ben Gilby reflect on last night’s Quarter-Final tie at Leigh. Jean-Pierre rounds up the match action, whilst Ben sounds a warning to England fans stating that the Swedes are a far better team than the one we saw last night (23/7/22). Above: Linda Sembrant hits Sweden’s last gasp winner. Photo: SvenskContinue reading “Belgian Heartbreak But Swedes Are Better Than This”
Austria Out But Leave Germany Rattled
by Johnathan Stack (22/7/22) Above: Lina Magull celebrates scoring Germany’s opening goal against Austria at Brentford last night. Photo: Euro 2022. Germany kept their hopes of a ninth European title alive, but they had to do it the hard way in West London. A 2-0 win secured a spot in the semi-finals of UEFA Women’sContinue reading “Austria Out But Leave Germany Rattled”
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”
