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Grainger And Ingle: Wales Are Going In The Right Direction

Impetus’ Martin Townley was in today’s Wales media conference and heard from head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (27/6/22). Above: Gemma Grainger at today’s media conference. Photo: FAW. Wales manager Gemma Grainger spoke to the media ahead of her side’s friendly international against New Zealand. The match on Tuesday will take place inContinue reading “Grainger And Ingle: Wales Are Going In The Right Direction”

Euros Preview: Austria

by Jorge Ceron Above: Action from Austria’s game with Northern Ireland. Photo: Irish FA. Austria have assembled a squad that contains players who are more than capable of troubling the top nations. With Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger at the back, and quality from the likes of Viktoria Schnaderbeck, Carina Wenninger, Sarah Zadrazil, and Nicole Billa,Continue reading “Euros Preview: Austria”

Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People”

Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the post-match press conference which followed an experimental Australia squad’s 7-0 defeat to Spain. He heard the Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson outline how initial plans to field his strongest squad went up in flames and how he believes that deeper investment is needed to bring the next tier ofContinue reading “Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People””

Euros Preview: France

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Above: The French national team pictured after qualifying for the European Championships. Photo: Equipe de France Feminine. The France women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as Les Bleues (The Blue ones) and are currently placed third in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Mylène Chavas (Bordeaux, France), PaulineContinue reading “Euros Preview: France”

Five Star England Destroy Dutch

England 5-1 Netherlands by Darrell Allen at Elland Road for Impetus (25/6/22). Above: Beth Mead in celebration mode after scoring against the Netherlands at Elland Road. Photo: Lionesses. The Lionesses overcame an early setback to come from behind and see off the Netherlands in superb style at Elland Road. The Dutch took the lead throughContinue reading “Five Star England Destroy Dutch”

Roberts Reflects And Relishes Opportunities With Wales

Impetus welcomes Martin Townley who will be covering Welsh women’s football at both club and international levels for us. He was in Wales’ media conference yesterday to hear from Rhiannon Roberts ahead of the game against New Zealand in Spain (25/6/22). Above: Rhiannon Roberts in yesterday’s media conference. Photo: FAW. After a fantastic season withContinue reading “Roberts Reflects And Relishes Opportunities With Wales”

Gustavsson Looking For Answers Over Results

Impetus’ Jonathan Tay was in Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson‘s media conference for us yesterday. He reviews the squad selections and aims for the tough two games ahead (25/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson in the media conference yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. “We need answers.” That was the recurring catch-cry from Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson, speakingContinue reading “Gustavsson Looking For Answers Over Results”

Perth Stars Continuing Their Rise At Heidelberg United

Isabella Wallhead and Tijan McKenna are two of the brightest teenage stars from Western Australian (WA) football. To extend their experience ahead of another season at Perth Glory in the A-League Women, they have travelled across to play NPLW football in Victoria with Heidelberg United. Impetus’ Kieran Yap spoke to both Isabella and Tijan aboutContinue reading “Perth Stars Continuing Their Rise At Heidelberg United”

“My Favourite Team To Play For!”: Rested Williams Ready For 100th Cap

Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in today’s Australia media conference for us and heard Lydia Williams reflect on her time with the national team ahead of her hundredth cap, and the benefits of playing in Europe (23/6/22). Above: Lydia Williams in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. As her 100th cap approaches, Matildas goalkeeper Lydia WilliamsContinue reading ““My Favourite Team To Play For!”: Rested Williams Ready For 100th Cap”

Bure Valley: Celebrating Successes Throughout Age Groups

In the latest of our end of season catch up features with Impetus’ sponsored players and partner clubs, Ted McCarter from Bure Valley Youth in Norfolk filled Ben Gilby in on how their first full season of football in two years has gone. have just ended their first full season in football for a coupleContinue reading “Bure Valley: Celebrating Successes Throughout Age Groups”