Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us his detailed weekly round-up of all the action from the NSWL (5/7/22). Above: KC Current’s Adrianna Franch in spectacular goalkeeping action against Houston Dash. Photo: @thekccurrent. From Goalkeeping MasterClasses to the Daytona Speedway: NWSL Round Nine: The NWSL made a return this weekend following the conclusion of the international break.Continue reading “NWSL Weekly Wrap: Round Nine”
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NPL WA Women Round 14 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia 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 (4/7/22). Above: Fremantle City get a shot in on goal in dramatic action at home to Hyundai NTC on Sunday.Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round 14 Wrap”
Scrappy Loss For Matildas In Opening AFF Clash
Australia U23 0-1 Philippines by Kieran Yap (4/7/22). Above: The Matildas U23 side that started today’s game against the senior Philippines side. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23 side lost 1-0 to a determined and organized Philippines side amid torrential rain in Manila. Sarina Bolden was credited with the goal in the 60th minute. ButContinue reading “Scrappy Loss For Matildas In Opening AFF Clash”
Euros Preview: Sweden
by Ellie Ramsauer (4/7/22) Above: After finishing third and second in their last two major tournaments, Sweden are going all out to win the Euros. Photo via: Chester Standard. They are one of the strongest teams in the world. Peter Gerhardsson’s side has some outstanding defenders, superb creative attackers, and at least two goalkeepers inContinue reading “Euros Preview: Sweden”
Euros Preview: Belgium
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (3/7/22). Above: The Belgian team that started the match against England in Wolverhampton last week. Photo: Belgian Red Flames. The Belgium women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as the ‘Red Flames’ and currently stand in 20th place in FIFA Women’s World Rankings. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Nicky Evrard, Diede Lemey, LisaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Belgium”
Andreatta and Stajcic Speak Ahead Of AFF Opener
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in the head coaches media conference for the AFF Women’s Championships today. Ahead of Australia’s opening game tomorrow against the Philippines, he heard from Matildas U23 head coach Mel Andreatta and Philippines head coach, and former Matildas chief Alen Stajcic (3/7/22). Above: Mel Andreatta, who is leading the Matildas U23 representativeContinue reading “Andreatta and Stajcic Speak Ahead Of AFF Opener”
Euros Preview: Switzerland
By Ellie Ramsauer Above: The Swiss national team. Photo: Frank Haug. Switzerland go into the competition minus key player, Alisha Lehmann who has withdrawn from the squad for mental health reasons. This is a major blow for Nils Nielsen’s side. The Swiss squad has little experience of playing at a European Championship, which may harmContinue reading “Euros Preview: Switzerland”
Andreatta Confirms Final U23s Squad For AFF Championships
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from coach Mel Andreatta and defender Charli Grant as Australia’s squad for the AFF Championships was announced today. Above: Mel Andreatta, who will lead the U23 Matildas side in the AFF Women’s Championships this month. Photo: Football Australia. Head Coach Mel Andreatta has finalised Australia’s U-23 Representative Team to compete atContinue reading “Andreatta Confirms Final U23s Squad For AFF Championships”
Euros Preview: Netherlands
by Kris Goman (1/7/22) Above: Netherlands lift the trophy at the end of the 2017 European Championship Final. Photo: AFP. The defending champions and World Cup runners-up go into the tournament with a coach facing his first major international tournament and on the back of a chastening 5-1 loss to hosts England. Yet, if anyContinue reading “Euros Preview: Netherlands”
Captains Speak Ahead Of Highlands & Islands Cup Final
1/7/22 Artwork: Scottish Women’s Football. Sunday’s Scottish Women’s Highlands and Islands League Cup final on Sunday at Nairn sees Sutherland, who lifted last year’s cup with a dramatic 3-2 win over Clachnacuddin, return to the venue to take on Buckie Ladies Development. Buckie Ladies Development currently sit top of the Highlands and Islands League withContinue reading “Captains Speak Ahead Of Highlands & Islands Cup Final”
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