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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”

Chelsea Announce Watson Signing

19/7/22 Above: Lucy Watson signs for Chelsea today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FC Women. Chelsea have just announced the arrival of young forward Lucy Watson from Championship side Sheffield United on a two-year contract until summer 2024. She will wear shirt number 25. The winger from Barnsley comes with a significant amount ofContinue reading “Chelsea Announce Watson Signing”