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)”
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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”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With the final full round of matches for the regular season, our A-League Women writing team of Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, and Kris Goman outline their player, coach, and event of the week (7/3/22). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kieran: For me, it’s Rhianna Pollicina. She’s been one of the league’s best players all season andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Hincks’ Hat-Trick Propels Dons To Final
Sporting Khalsa 1-4 AFC Wimbledon Above: Hitting the target – AFC Wimbledon at Sporting Khalsa in the FAWNL National Plate Semi-Final yesterday. Photo: Glyn Roberts. By George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Ladies (7/3/22) AFC Wimbledon made history on Sunday by reaching their first national final since being reformed. The journey in their FA Women’s NationalContinue reading “Hincks’ Hat-Trick Propels Dons To Final”
Brisbane Roaring Home As Depleted Jets Crash
Brisbane Roar 4-0 Newcastle Jets Above: Brisbane Roar’s two-goal Shea Connors takes on Newcastle Jets’ Tiana Jaber. Photo: Brisbane Roar. By Kris Goman (7/3/22) Brisbane are coming home strong as they play out their catch-up matches, unfortunately, too late to have any impact on the Finals, but at least restoring some pride to the team.Continue reading “Brisbane Roaring Home As Depleted Jets Crash”
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