This season, our writing team covering the competition – Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap have been voting for their Player and Coach of the Week from Round One onwards. With the regular campaign now over, it is time to tally up all the votes and reveal the inaugural Impetus A-League Women Player ofContinue reading “A-League Women Awards For 2021/22”
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Finals Preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne City
Ahead of Sydney FC’s Finals game against Melbourne City, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Sydney FC striker Remy Siemsen and the City duo of Emma Checker and head coach Rado Vidosic (10/3/22). This season sees an additional week of Finals. On Friday night, the top two, Sydney FC and Melbourne City go head to headContinue reading “Finals Preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne City”
Roar + Canberra = Late Drama Again
Brisbane Roar 3-3 Canberra United Above: Canberra United’s Michelle Heyman celebrates at Brisbane today. Her hat-trick extended her record-breaking tally of A-League Women goals. Photo: Canberra United. By Kieran Yap (10/3/22) Brisbane and Canberra faced off in the final game of the season for both sides and played out a classic to match the incredibleContinue reading “Roar + Canberra = Late Drama Again”
Victory Vikings: Bringing People Together (With Homer)
Above: The Victory Vikings’ famous mascot Homer is taught to play the drums by Melbourne Victory players. Photo: Victory Vikings. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Simon from Melbourne Victory’s A-League Women fans group, Victory Vikings spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s season, crazy schedule, and thoughts ahead of the Finals (9/3/22). Melbourne Victory’sContinue reading “Victory Vikings: Bringing People Together (With Homer)”
Holly Caspers Reviews Her Season At Canberra
Above: Canberra United’s Holly Caspers (left) in action against Melbourne City at Viking Park. Photo: Canberra United. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard Canberra United’s Holly Caspers review her first season in the A-League Women with the club, and how her team’s long search for a win has helped to develop her resilience (8/3/22). Canberra United’s 22-year-oldContinue reading “Holly Caspers Reviews Her Season At Canberra”
Matildas Turn To Townsville
Above: Townsville’s QCB Stadium, which will host the first of Australia’s two matches against New Zealand next month. Photo: Queensland Government. Just under a month before the Football Ferns come to play Australia twice, the venue for the first encounter was revealed today, and it is a brand new city for the team to showcaseContinue reading “Matildas Turn To Townsville”
Lionesses Outline Pre-Euros Preparations
Above: Lauren Hemp in action for England in their recent Arnold Clark Cup match against Spain in Norwich. She will be a key part of the squad for the forthcoming friendlies announced today. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. (9/3/22) England’s final preparations before UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 will include two home internationals against fellow tournamentContinue reading “Lionesses Outline Pre-Euros Preparations”
The View From France
Above: Fleury goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti makes the decisive save in her team’s penalty shoot win over Paris FC. Photo: Anne Talaslahti. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the France Cup 2022 Quarter-Finals (8/3/22). Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier. Paris SG made a serious game and passed this round easily. No surprise, and the best team won. GoalsContinue reading “The View From France”
Irish FA Mark International Women’s Day
Above: Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey with Northern Ireland international players Nadene Caldwell, Toni Leigh Finnegan, and Julie Nelson after announcing she has made £100,000 available to help promote female sport through football. Photo: Irish FA. With thanks to Irish FA (8/3/22). Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced funding of £100,000 for the Irish FootballContinue reading “Irish FA Mark International Women’s Day”
Dussindale Take Dominant Victory Over Stratton
Long Stratton 0-4 Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers Above: Calista Tink one Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers’goalscorers at Long Stratton. Photo: Darrell Allen. By Darrell Allen (8/3/22) Bright and breezy conditions greeted both Long Stratton and Dussindale and Hellesdon for this Norfolk Women and Girls League Division One clash at Manor Road. Both teams represent good qualityContinue reading “Dussindale Take Dominant Victory Over Stratton”
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