To mark the beginning of our week-long series of special features to mark our charity partner Moriarty Foundation’s Indigenous Football Week, Wiradjuri Woman and Dubbo-based JMF coach Tiffany Stanley spoke to Ben Gilby about her background, her work for the Foundation, and the importance of role models. Above: Tiffany Stanley pictured with John Moriarty, co-founder,Continue reading “Tiffany Stanley: A Role Model Empowering Indigenous Children For JMF”
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Impetus Supports Indigenous Football Week
This coming week, John Moriarty Football, Impetus’ charity partner is marking Indigenous Football Week with the theme of Gender Equality in Football. We’re exceptionally proud to be supporting this project on our site and social media channels. Above: Artwork: John Moriarty Football. The theme for Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) is “Gender Equality in FootballContinue reading “Impetus Supports Indigenous Football Week”
A-League Women Wrap
Ben Gilby hears from Melbourne City’s Emma Checker, Melbourne Victory’s Kayla Morrison plus Adelaide United’s Grace Taranto, and Leia Varley. There’s also Tony Gustavsson‘s explanation of his selection for the Matildas’ friendlies with the USWNT next week. Above: Melbourne City’s Emma Checker spoke to the media this week about how she sees good things aheadContinue reading “A-League Women Wrap”
Women’s Football Weekend: An Opportunity Missed
With a schedule worse than a normal WSL weekend, lack-lustre coverage and a forgotten pyramid, the third edition of Women’s Football Weekend (WFW) didn’t feel very ‘weekendy’ at all. Impetus contributor Abi Ticehurst, takes us through why she thinks it was an opportunity missed (19/11/21). Above: Reading’s Brooke Chaplen on the ball for Reading inContinue reading “Women’s Football Weekend: An Opportunity Missed”
CAF Women’s Champions League Round-Up
Impetus’ African correspondent Esther Owusua Appiah-Fei updates us on all the CAF Women’s Champions League action as the semi-finals took place. Action from the semi-final between Mamelodi Sundowns (right) and Malabo Kings. Pic: CAF Women The CAF Women’s Champions League has been nothing short of enthralling and riveting, capturing all the emotions as Africa andContinue reading “CAF Women’s Champions League Round-Up”
Carla McManus and DLR Waves: Best Season Yet
With the FAI Women’s National League season concluding last weekend, Impetus sponsored striker Carla McManus of DLR Waves, who finished in fourth place in Ireland’s top tier – their best-ever finish – reviewed her season with Ben Gilby and looked ahead to 2022. Above: Carla jumps for joy after scoring for DLR Waves earlier thisContinue reading “Carla McManus and DLR Waves: Best Season Yet”
Wales and Northern Ireland Annouce Squads
With the approach of the next International Window, both Wales and Northern Ireland have unveiled their squads for their two matches. We bring you all the news: Photo: Wales will be looking for further celebrations in their next two games. Photo: Kunjan Malde/FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced a 26-player squad as Wales look to continueContinue reading “Wales and Northern Ireland Annouce Squads”
Matildas Unveil Squad For USWNT Matches
Overnight, Australia announced their 25 player squad for their doubleheader against the USA at the end of this month. Head coach Tony Gustavsson revealed the reasons behind his selections Above: The Matildas face the World Champions twice at the end of this month with their all-time attendance record set to be smashed. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Matildas Unveil Squad For USWNT Matches”
Scottish Women’s Football Wrap
Some big news in the Scottish Women’s Premier Leagues over the past two days with the October player of the month awards announced and a major title sponsor for the competition unveiled 17/11/21. Above: Rangers’ Rachel McLauchlan with the SWPL 1 Player of the Month Trophy. Photo: Rangers FC/Kirk O’Rourke. SWPL Player of the MonthContinue reading “Scottish Women’s Football Wrap”
Sam Stays!
Above: Sam Kerr pictured for the media this afternoon after extending her deal at Kingsmoeado for another two years. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FCW. Chelsea announce this afternoon that forward Sam Kerr has extended her contract at the club for a further two years – until the summer of 2024. Following a stellarContinue reading “Sam Stays!”
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