Impetus editor Ben Gilby heard from Australia coach Tony Gustavsson plus players Steph Catley, Emily Gielnik and Hayley Raso in the lead up to tomorrow’s first of two friendlies between the Matildas and world champions USA in New South Wales. Above: The Matildas in training this week ahead of the first of two matches againstContinue reading “Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash”
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“Football Is A Powerful Vehicle For Social Good And Transformation”
In the fourth of our special features for our charity partners John Moriarty Football’s (JMF) Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap spoke to Ros Moriarty, JMF co-founder, co-chair, and co-MD. Ros is also the Women’s Football Council Chair of Football Australia. Above: Ros Moriarty. Photo: Storyboard Media, supplied by John Moriarty Football. The impact that football canContinue reading ““Football Is A Powerful Vehicle For Social Good And Transformation””
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the ninth round of D1 Arkema. Above: Fleury celebrate their 6-2 win over Guingamp. Photo: @FCF91_Feminines. Soyaux won 2-1 at home against Saint-Etienne. In an equal game between two teams which were both at the bottom of the table, Soyaux scored twice in the last 20 minutes. With this win, Soyaux areContinue reading “The View From France”
Lydia Williams: Influential Matilda & Indigenous Role Model
In the third of our special features for our charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap profiles Lydia Williams, Arsenal’s hugely experienced goalkeeper who is well worth keeping an eye on both on and off the pitch. Above: Lydia Williams pictured in typical pose whilst playing for Australia. Photo: Sky Sports. Australia’s goalkeeper is waitingContinue reading “Lydia Williams: Influential Matilda & Indigenous Role Model”
Jada Whyman: An Inspirational Player With A Big Future
In the second of our special features for our charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Ben Gilby profiles Jada Whyman, Sydney FC’s young and highly talented goalkeeper who is a fabulous role model for female indigenous Australian football players. Above: Jada Whyman training with the Matildas during the October international window this year. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Jada Whyman: An Inspirational Player With A Big Future”
Tiffany Stanley: A Role Model Empowering Indigenous Children For JMF
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”
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”
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