Denise Duffy, an admin of the Wellington Phoenix Facebook group ‘Flight of the Nix’, has been following Kiwi women’s football for quite a while despite only moving to New Zealand this year. For our latest #MidweekDub Feature, she spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about how fan culture is growing for the Phoenix’s new A-LeagueContinue reading “Flight of the Nix: Supporting The Pride of NZ Women’s Football”
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Dylan Holmes Returns!
One of Adelaide United’s biggest names from last season is back in red. Ben Gilby heard from both Dylan Holmes and head coach Adrian Stenta (15/12/21). Above: Dylan Holmes pictured on her debut for Australia in the Netherlands earlier this year. Photo: Football Australia. Adelaide United today announced the return of midfielder, Dylan Holmes forContinue reading “Dylan Holmes Returns!”
Impetus Achievers Awards
Our A-League Women writing team of Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman hand out their weekly player, coach, and event of the week awards. Whilst there was a general consensus for the player and coach awards, there were diverging views for the event award! (13/12/21). PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ben: Honourable mentions have toContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the eleventh round of D1 Arkema. Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter salutes the crowd after her team’s 2-1 win at Paris FC. Photo: @OLFeminin Fleury won 1-0 at home against Issy. In a game dominated by the hosts (66% of possession and 17 shots), we had to wait the 71st minute toContinue reading “The View From France”
Defending Champs Come From Behind To Seal Victory
Melbourne City 1-2 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap (12/12/21) Above: Melbourne Victory’s Claudie Bunge (3) tries to hold off Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Photo: @gomvfc The champions had named Alex Chidiac and Lyn Williams in their matchday squad and they were coming off a 5-1 thrashing of Adelaide United, But Melbourne City were not thereContinue reading “Defending Champs Come From Behind To Seal Victory”
Siemsen Seals Sydney Success
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Sydney FC By Kris Goman (12/12/21) Above: Two goal Remy Siemsen in celebratory mood. Photo: @SydneyFC Sydney put on a dominant display against Western Sydney Wanderers in the doubleheader at Commbank Stadium. Although possession was only marginally in Sydney’s favour, it was what they did when they had the ball thatContinue reading “Siemsen Seals Sydney Success”
Sasaki’s Skill Sets Up Adelaide’s First Win
Adelaide United 2-1 Canberra United By Ben Gilby (12/12/21). Above: Adelaide United’s Emma Stanbury (right) wins a battle for the ball. Photo: @CanberraUnited. Adelaide United claimed their first victory of the campaign with a stoppage-time winner which sealed a 2-1 over Canberra United side at Marden Sports Complex. Canberra, who are still looking for theirContinue reading “Sasaki’s Skill Sets Up Adelaide’s First Win”
Chorley: “The Game Is Massive In Stature”
Ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round tie, Ben Gooden, head coach of Impetus partner club Chorley spoke to editor Ben Gilby about their win over Bradford City in Round Two and tomorrow’s home game tie against Newcastle United (10/12/21). Above: Chorley’s Aleesha Collins strides through purposefully against Bradford City in the FA Cup SecondContinue reading “Chorley: “The Game Is Massive In Stature””
Déjà vu For Brisbane As Perth Take The Glory Again
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby (11/12/21) Above: Perth Glory celebrate Alana Jancevski’s late winner. Photo: @PerthGloryFC For the second week in a row, a late goal ensured that Perth Glory defeated Brisbane Roar in front of a big and vocal crowd at Perry Park. Conditions were warm, but the pitch was showingContinue reading “Déjà vu For Brisbane As Perth Take The Glory Again”
Melbourne Derby: The Coaches Views
Ahead of tomorrow’s A-League Women derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, Ben Gilby heard from both coaches – Jeff Hopkins of Victory and Rado Vidosic from City (11/12/21). Above: Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins pictured speaking to the media ahead of the derby. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory Jeff Hopkins admitted that excitementContinue reading “Melbourne Derby: The Coaches Views”
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