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Phoenix Farewell Jale Who Is One Of Three New Faces At Canberra

by Ben Gilby (15/7/22) Above: Grace Jale pictured ahead of last season with Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Football Ferns forward Grace Jale has signed with Canberra United for the 2022/23 A-League Women campaign. The 23-year-old was the Phoenix women’s top goal scorer in their maiden season, finding the back of the net six timesContinue reading “Phoenix Farewell Jale Who Is One Of Three New Faces At Canberra”

Ben Gooden: How ‘Little Chorley’ Flew Under The Radar

In the final part of our series looking back over the season with Impetus’ sponsored players and partner clubs, Chorley head coach Ben Gooden speaks to Ben Gilby about the FA Women’s National League Division One North side’s successful campaign in both league and cup (14/7/22). Above: Chorley head coach Ben Gooden on the touchlineContinue reading “Ben Gooden: How ‘Little Chorley’ Flew Under The Radar”

NPL Victoria Women Round 15 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 (13/7/22). Above: Caitlin Pickett, part of the South Melbourne side that earned a superb win over Bulleen Lions at the weekend. Photo: GoldContinue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 15 Wrap”

WAFCON Group Stage Round-Up

Impetus’ new African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith and Blaise Ogutu provide us with all the details from the group stages of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) African’s continental international competition (13/7/22). Above: South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana, whose loss from injury in the group stages is a major blow for the Banyana Banyana. Photo:Continue reading “WAFCON Group Stage Round-Up”

Germany Glide Past Spain And Into The Quarter-Finals

by Johnathan Stack (13/7/22) Above: Germany show their joy at Brentford last night after defeating Spain. Photo: Euro 2022. The Brentford Community Stadium was the scene for Germany’s second group game against Spain. Going into this Group B encounter, one goal split the sides in the table. Germany head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg was forced intoContinue reading “Germany Glide Past Spain And Into The Quarter-Finals”

Hawkesby and Dawber Dominate As Matildas Bow Out With Big Win

Australia U23 6-0 Malaysia by Kieran Yap (13/7/22) Above: Chelsie Dawber (27) celebrates with former Adelaide United clubmate Matilda McNamara after scoring against Malaysia. Sarah Hunter and Amy Sayer (19) are also in shot. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23’s AFF Women’s championship is over, but it ended in style. Mel Andreatta’s team needed aContinue reading “Hawkesby and Dawber Dominate As Matildas Bow Out With Big Win”

Mack Is Back: Phoenix Announce First Player For 2022/23

13/7/22 Above: Mackenzie Barry (right) in action for Wellington Phoenix last season against Sydney FC’s Cote Rojas. Photo: Matt King. Wellington Phoenix’s newly capped Football Fern Mackenzie Barry was announced earlier today as the club’s first contracted player for the 2022/23 A-League Women season. The young centre back has jumped at the opportunity to re-signContinue reading “Mack Is Back: Phoenix Announce First Player For 2022/23”

WA Matilda Mastrantonio Returns Home To Perth Glory

12/7/22 Above: Ella Mastrantonio pictured playing for the Matildas last year. Photo: W Sports & Media. Perth Glory today confirmed that experienced Matildas midfielder Ella Mastrantonio has signed a two-year contract with the club. The 30-year-old returns to her hometown team having made 56 W-League appearances during three previous stints in purple between 2008 andContinue reading “WA Matilda Mastrantonio Returns Home To Perth Glory”

NWSL Weekly Wrap: Round 11

Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us his detailed weekly round-up of all the action from the NWSL (12/7/22). Above: Kylie Strom wheels away in celebration against Houston Dash. Photo: @ORLPride. Derby Weekend And Late Goals: Round 11 It was yet another action-packed weekend of soccer in the NWSL with key match-ups in the battle for theContinue reading “NWSL Weekly Wrap: Round 11”