(9/2/22) Above: Wales are back together for the first time in 2022. Photo: Lewis Mitchell/YCPD Gemma Grainger has announced a 26-player squad for the 2022 Pinatar Cup which takes place in the small town of San Pedro del Pinatar in Spain from next week. Wales has entered the tournament for the first time and willContinue reading “Wales Announce Squad For Pinatar Cup”
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Victory Dance To Hendrix’s Tune
Newcastle Jets 0-1 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap (8/2/22) Above: Melbourne Victory’s Brooke Hendrix celebrates her debut goal to the delight of her new teammates. Photo: A-League Women. ‘Football Frenzy’ started on Tuesday night when Melbourne Victory travelled to play the Newcastle Jets. Victory’s season would have best been described as interrupted so far withContinue reading “Victory Dance To Hendrix’s Tune”
Talking Thetford Town With The Captain & Manager
Above: Thetford Town captain Sausha Levy-Twomey in action. Photo: Hannah Parnell. Thetford Town captain Sausha Levy-Twomey and manager David Skipp speak to Darrell Allen about how the club has come such a long way in a short period of time (8/2/22). Captain Sausha Levy-Twomey and manager David Skipp have both have been involved with ThetfordContinue reading “Talking Thetford Town With The Captain & Manager”
Impetus Achievers Awards
Round Ten of the A-League Women saw Sydney break a long-standing record and the two Melbourne sides along with Adelaide United earn significant wins in the Finals race. Impetus’ writing team of Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap reveal who caught their eye this weekend (7/2/22). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ben: In a dramaticContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
The View From France
Above: Ellie Carpenter crosses for Melvine Malard to score Olympique Lyonnais’ winning goal against Bordeaux. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the fourteenth round of D1 Arkema (7/2/22). Fleury won 1-0 at home to Montpellier. While they were dominated by Montpellier (62% of possession for Montpellier) who put a lot of pressure onContinue reading “The View From France”
Melissa Boulton: On The Thetford Journey From The Start
Above: Melissa Boulton (left) in possession for Thetford Town this season. Photo: Hannah Parnell. Thetford Town’s Melissa Boulton spoke to Darrell Allen about being on the journey at the club since it formed in 2018 and described the whole club ethos into the present success in Step Seven (6/2/22). Thetford Town midfielder Melissa Boulton, althoughContinue reading “Melissa Boulton: On The Thetford Journey From The Start”
McNamara Aids City In Hard Fought Win
Melbourne City 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap (6/2/22) Above: City celebrations. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City maintained second position and continued to nip at the heels of Sydney FC with a hard-fought win over Western Sydney Wanderers. The resurgent former champions welcomed back Holly McNamara to the line-up. After limping off against ThailandContinue reading “McNamara Aids City In Hard Fought Win”
Canberra Come Back From The Dead To Deny Glory
Above: Canberra United’s Ash Sykes gets a shot away in the second half against Perth Glory today. Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United 3-3 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby (5/2/22) Canberra United hit back from 3-1 down with two goals in the last 11 minutes to put a major dent in Perth Glory’s Finals hopes. PerthContinue reading “Canberra Come Back From The Dead To Deny Glory”
Victory Boosts Finals Hopes As Wellington Nixed Again
Above: Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Brianna Edwards dives in an attempt to repel a Melbourne Victory attack. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix 0-2 Melbourne Victory Words and Pictures by Kris Goman exclusively from WIN Stadium (5/2/22). A blustery, rainy day at WIN Stadium in Wollongong finds Wellington Phoenix up against Melbourne Victory who haven’tContinue reading “Victory Boosts Finals Hopes As Wellington Nixed Again”
Sunday’s A-League Women Preview
Above: Melbourne City’s Emma Checker speaking to the media on Friday ahead of her team’s game with Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Melbourne City. With Melbourne City hosting Western Sydney Wanderers tomorrow at AAMI Park, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from head coaches Rado Vidosic and Catherine Cannuli, plus City’s Australian international defender Emma Checker (5/2/22). MelbourneContinue reading “Sunday’s A-League Women Preview”
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