Darrell Allen rounds-up the weekend’s action which saw the shock result of the season at St. Andrews (11/1/22). Above: Birmingham City celebrate their sensational win over Arsenal. Photo: Birmingham City Women. Another depleted programme in the FAWSL saw just 50% of the weekend programme take place. Impetus was due to be at Kingsmeadow for theContinue reading “Barclays FAWSL Wrap”
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Impetus Achievers Awards
With Round Six done and dusted on the pitch, all that remains is for the Impetus A-League Women writing team of Kieran Yap, Kris Goman, and Ben Gilby to hand out their awards for player, coach, and event of the week (10/1/22). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kieran: Cortnee Vine she’s unstoppable at the moment. VineContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
Wanderers Win Leaves Roar Frustrated…Again
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kris Goman (9/1/22) Above: Bryleeh Henry (centre) celebrates with Sheridan Gallagher and Libby Copus-Brown after scoring from the spot. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. We’re at the part of the season where wins are becoming crucial and both Brisbane and the Wanderers are desperately needing a win to haveContinue reading “Wanderers Win Leaves Roar Frustrated…Again”
Northern Ireland News Round-Up
From the Irish FA (9/1/22) Above: Northern Ireland’s European Championship preparations have stepped up a notch this week. Photo: Irish FA. A seven-month training camp to prepare the Northern Ireland team for the UEFA Women’s European Championships this summer kicked-off this week. The creation of the camp means players in Kenny Shiels’ squad who doContinue reading “Northern Ireland News Round-Up”
Two Goal Burst Before Break Seals City Win
Melbourne City 4-0 Wellington Phoenix By Ben Gilby (9/1/22) Above: Melbourne City’s prolific striker Hannah Wilkinson about to put her side 2-0 up over Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Melbourne City. A spell of two goals in five minutes before half-time ultimately proved to be the difference as Melbourne City saw off Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.Continue reading “Two Goal Burst Before Break Seals City Win”
Dominant Sydney Ease Past Perth
Sydney FC 4-0 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby (9/1/22) With an Exclusive photo gallery from Kris Goman (at bottom of the page) Above: Eyes on the prize – Sydney FC’s Cortnee Vine jumps to win the ball. Photo: Kris Goman. Three goals in the opening 25 minutes ensured that Sydney FC stayed top of theContinue reading “Dominant Sydney Ease Past Perth”
A-League Women Media Wrap
Ben Gilby brings you the news from this week’s press conferences around the A-League Women ahead of Sunday’s games (8/1/22). BRISBANE ROAR: Garrath McPherson on Getting That First Win and Keeping Gorry The Brisbane Roar head coach has highlighted some of the off-pitch work that was done to help his team finally record their firstContinue reading “A-League Women Media Wrap”
Matildas Asia Cup Training Squad Announced
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”
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”
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