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 (13/6/22). Above: Abbey Meakins, scorer of two of Perth SC’s goals against Fremantle City on Sunday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: RobContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 11 Wrap”
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Gustavsson Brings In New Faces Ahead Of Spain & Portugal Test
Ben Gilby hears from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he unveils his squad for this months’ two tough matches as well as from newly called-up Sydney FC stars Taylor Ray and Mackenzie Hawkesby (13/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who has wrung the changes ahead of this month’s challenges against Spain and Portugal. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Gustavsson Brings In New Faces Ahead Of Spain & Portugal Test”
Impetus Announces Sponsorship of Female JMF Scholarship Holders
By Ben Gilby 12/6/22 Above: Hayley Ann Mooney playing football at the Moriarty Foundation’s Dubbo Hub. Photo: Jacquie Manning. Impetus is extremely proud to have further extended our charity partnership with Moriarty Foundation by announcing that the site is sponsoring young female JMF Scholarship Holders from regional NSW. The funds will go towards helping theseContinue reading “Impetus Announces Sponsorship of Female JMF Scholarship Holders”
Helen Ward: A Legend For Club And Country
Wales and Watford legend Helen Ward spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her incredible career for club and country as well as looking at how the game has developed and how she believes the sport is developing in tiers two and three. Above: Helen Ward celebrating with Wales. Photo: FAW. Earlier this year, Helen WardContinue reading “Helen Ward: A Legend For Club And Country”
Chelsea Sign Top Defender Buchanan
It’s been a week of big announcements from the reigning FA Women’s Super League Champions. We hear boss Emma Hayes‘ views on her latest big-name defensive signing (10/6/22). Above: Kadeisha Buchanan at Stamford Bridge after signing for Chelsea. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FC. Chelsea today confirmed the signing of Canadian defender Kadeisha BuchananContinue reading “Chelsea Sign Top Defender Buchanan”
Matildas Name Squad For AFF Championships
A team full of promising youngsters and previously called-up internationals will represent Australia at the tournament for ASEAN member nationals. Impetus hears from Mel Andreatta who will the head coach of a strong-looking team (10/6/22). Above: Charli Grant, one of the players selected for the preliminary Matildas squad for the AFF Championships with a fullContinue reading “Matildas Name Squad For AFF Championships”
Will Boye Reviews Ashford Town (Middx)’s Historic Season
In the second of our series of articles catching up with Impetus’ sponsored players and partner clubs, Will Boye, chairman and head coach of Impetus partner club Ashford Town (Middx) talks to Ben Gilby about the team’s incredible season which included an unbeaten league campaign, promotion to the FA Women’s National League for the firstContinue reading “Will Boye Reviews Ashford Town (Middx)’s Historic Season”
Matildas Set For Historic Match To Open New Stadium
9/6/22 Above: The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney, where the Matildas will play the first football match in September against Olympic champions Canada. Graphic: Sydney FC. The Matildas are set to create history, becoming the first football team to play at the new state-of-the-art Allianz Stadium in Sydney when they meet Tokyo 2020 Olympic ChampionsContinue reading “Matildas Set For Historic Match To Open New Stadium”
Abbey Meakins: Loving The Creativity And Culture At Perth SC
In the latest of our series of WA On Wednesday interviews, Perth SC’s attacking midfielder Abbey Meakins, who is one of the most dangerous offensive players in the Western Australian NPL, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Perth SC and her club’s positive start to this season (8/6/22). Above: AbbeyContinue reading “Abbey Meakins: Loving The Creativity And Culture At Perth SC”
NPL Victoria Women Round 10 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 (8/6/22). Above: South Melbourne (blue) battle it out with Alamein at the weekend. Photo: CCP/Alamein FC. MAIN REPORT OF THE WEEK: South Melbourne 1-0Continue reading “NPL Victoria Women Round 10 Wrap”
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