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The View From France

Above: Action from Olympique Lyonnais’ game at Reims last weekend. Photo: OL Feminin. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 15th round of D1 Arkema (3/3/22). Montpellier at home won 2-0 against Dijon. It was an easy game for Montpellier who dominated (64% possession, 19 shots with eight on target). However, they had to wait until the veryContinue reading “The View From France”

Five Minutes With Susan Phonsongkham

Above: Susan Phonsongkham gets in a tackle for Perth Glory at Sydney FC in January. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Perth Glory’s Susan Phonsongkham had a quick question and answer exchange with Impetus’ Ben Gilby (2/3/22). BG: Can you give us a taster of your footballing journey from junior footballContinue reading “Five Minutes With Susan Phonsongkham”

City Keep Premiership Dreams Alive

Melbourne City 2-0 Newcastle Jets Above: Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City battle it out on Tuesday. Photo: Newcastle Jets. By Kieran Yap (2/3/22) Melbourne City has delayed Sydney FC’s premiership celebrations with a 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets. Anything less than three points would have handed to title to Sydney. Rado Vidosic brought Hannah WilkinsonContinue reading “City Keep Premiership Dreams Alive”

Wellington Rewarded With Win

Western Sydney Wanderers 2-3 Wellington Phoenix Above: Joy unconfined for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. By Ben Gilby (2/3/22) Wellington Phoenix claimed their second A-League Women victory of the season at Western Sydney Wanderers. Gemma Lewis’ side are now only bottom on goal difference. Once more, the New Zealanders had to do it the hardContinue reading “Wellington Rewarded With Win”

Thetford Run Out Winners In Nine Goal Thriller

Above: Thetford Town’s Shannon Richardson and Chloe Webb (maroon shirts) in defensive action at North Walsham on Sunday. Photo: Darrell Allen. North Walsham Angels 4-5 Thetford Town By Darrell Allen (1/3/22) After two weeks without a game, Thetford Town returned to Norfolk Women and Girls League Division One action with a tricky trip to NorthContinue reading “Thetford Run Out Winners In Nine Goal Thriller”

Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue

Above:The announcement of Canberra as the venue of the Matildas’ second April international with New Zealand was supported by the local football community. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Football Australia CEO James Johnson and Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson as Australia’s plans for the April international window wereContinue reading “Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue”

Impetus Achievers Awards

Above: Adelaide United and their Coopers Stadium home set up ready for the competition’s first Pride Game at the weekend. Photo: Adelaide United. As the A-League Women season heads towards its final round of the regular season, our writing team covering the competition Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman reveal their player, coach, andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”

Women’s Football Deserves Commitment To Time Frames And Tangible Aims

by Kieran Yap (28/2/22) We are all on the same team, but women’s football fans need to know what the game plan is. The priority this season as it was last, is to keep the league running against unprecedented challenges. For this the APL and Football Australia deserve commendation. However, with good reason, the fansContinue reading “Women’s Football Deserves Commitment To Time Frames And Tangible Aims”

A Vine Time For Sydney In Tassie

Perth Glory 1-3 Sydney FC Above: Cortnee Vine celebrates after scoring against Perth Glory today. Photo: A-League Women. By Ben Gilby (27/2/22) At University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston, Tasmania. Sydney FC gained an important victory over Perth Glory which puts them back in the driving spot for top spot in the end-of-season ladder. Going intoContinue reading “A Vine Time For Sydney In Tassie”

Night Series Kicks Off in WA

Above: Stella Zampogna wheels away after scoring Perth SC’s winner against Curtin University as the WA NPL Women’s Night Series got underway. Photo: Rob Lizzi This season Impetus’ coverage of the women’s game in Australia will step up even further as we begin focusing on the NPL (state leagues) in several states. To open ourContinue reading “Night Series Kicks Off in WA”