By Ben Gilby (8/1/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson, who today unveiled his training squad for the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. Tony Gustavsson has announced 25 players who will depart for the Matildas pre-Asia Cup training camp in the United Arab Emirates. 21 of the players have received final selection for the tournament,Continue reading “Matildas Asia Cup Training Squad Announced”
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Reds Get Season Firing
Canberra United 1-3 Adelaide United By Kieran Yap (8/1/22) Above: Adelaide United celebrate after sealing a second straight win which renews their hopes of a first Finals place. Photo: A-League Women. Canberra United hosted Adelaide United in their second game in three days. The home side had fought out a tough but exciting draw withContinue reading “Reds Get Season Firing”
FC United: One-Club Culture At Heart Of Bright Future
FC United of Manchester head coach Tom Fitton spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about his team’s first season in the FA Women’s National League, their large supporter base, and some exciting plans for a successful one club future (6/1/22). Above: FC United Women 2021/22. Photo: @FCUnitedWomen Tom arrived at the club this season forContinue reading “FC United: One-Club Culture At Heart Of Bright Future”
Rebekah Stott: Helping Others Whilst on the Comeback Trail
For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Rebekah Stott spoke to Kieran Yap about her business Beat It By Stotty, the new podcast she is launching, and her footballing comeback (5/1/22) Above: Rebekah Stott on her first appearance for Melbourne City this season on the opening night at Canberra United. Photo: Melbourne City. If she was judgedContinue reading “Rebekah Stott: Helping Others Whilst on the Comeback Trail”
Chances Created But None Taken
Perth Glory 0-0 Canberra United At Wanderers Park, Blacktown, NSW Report by Kieran Yap, Photos by Kris Goman (5/1/22) Above: Perth Glory’s Gemma Craine in possession with Ashlee Washington keeping a close eye on the English-born striker. Photo: Kris Goman. Perth Glory welcomed Canberra United to their home away from home at Blacktown Football Park.Continue reading “Chances Created But None Taken”
Norfolk Women’s & Girls League Returns With A Bang!
By Darrell Allen (4/1/22) Above: Mulbarton Wanderers’s Rebekah Lake in action in recent fixture vs Bungay Town, she will be hoping to add to her goal tally this weekend. Photo: Hardy Scott Photos. The Norfolk Women & Girls League gets underway again this coming Sunday following its festive break, with nine games scheduled across the league’sContinue reading “Norfolk Women’s & Girls League Returns With A Bang!”
John Smith’s Stadium Cup Date For Huddersfield Town
Above: Huddersfield Town pictured on a previous match staged at the John Smith’s Stadium. Photo provided to Impetus by: Huddersfield Town Women (4/1/21). Huddersfield Town Women announced this afternoon that their Fourth Round Vitality Women’s FA Cup fixture against Everton will be held at the mens’ team’s 24,500 capacity John Smith’s Stadium on January 30thContinue reading “John Smith’s Stadium Cup Date For Huddersfield Town”
First Impressions
England-based women’s football writers Lucy Fuller, Allie Coker, and Darrell Allen watched an A-League Women’s match over the festive period for either the first time or the first time in a few years. Here’s what they made of the action (3/1/22). Above: Perth Glory’s Cyera Hintzen (left) and Adelaide United’s Matilda McNamara battle it outContinue reading “First Impressions”
Impetus Achievers Awards
With three games and late drama, Round Five of the A-League Women had plenty to enjoy. Our writing team covering the competition Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap are joined this week by Catherine Paquette to hand out our awards for the week (3/1/22). Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby – the choice of Ben, Kris, andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Roar Of Celebration After First Victory
Melbourne Victory 2-4 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap (2/1/22) Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate Katrina Gorry’s goal that brought them level after being 2-0 down. Photo: A-League Women Chaos and quality defined the game as Melbourne Victory hosted Brisbane Roar. Brisbane arrived at AAMI Park in search of their first win of the season and sittingContinue reading “Roar Of Celebration After First Victory”
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