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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!”

Collins Creates Cup Chaos!

Chorley 4-4 Middlesbrough Chorley win 4-1 on penalties Above: Aleesha Collins, who put in a stunning performance on her FA Cup debut, drives at the Middlesbrough defence once more. Photo: Munro Sports Photography From Chorley Women FC The First Round Proper of the Vitality FA Cup saw fourth-tier Chorley drawn against third-tier Middlesbrough. After lastContinue reading “Collins Creates Cup Chaos!”

Lyon Show PSG Who Is The Boss!

Impetus‘ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside EXCLUSIVELY for us as Olympique Lyonnais recorded a sensational result against their big rivals Paris St. Germain. He also rounds up all the weekend’s other action in the D1 Arkema 15/11/21. Above: Ada Hegerberg converts Ellie Carpenter’s cross to put Lyon 5-1 up over Paris St. Germain. Photo:Continue reading “Lyon Show PSG Who Is The Boss!”

Reds Double Denies Durham In Table Topping Clash

Durham 0-2 Liverpool Above: Leanne Kiernan celebrates after finally breaking the deadlock in the battle of the top two in the Championship. Photo: @LiverpoolFCW By Ben Gilby Liverpool gained a hugely important win in their bid to return to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at the second attempt after winning the battle of theContinue reading “Reds Double Denies Durham In Table Topping Clash”

SWPL Cup Semi-Final Previews

This afternoon sees both of the Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup Semi-Finals take place at Forthbank Stadium in Stirling. Ben Gilby hears from Glasgow City’s Hayley Lauder, Spartans’ Katherine Smart, Celtic’s Jodie Bartle, and Hibernian’s Amy Muir along with the four head coaches. Above: The Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup – the trophy that today’sContinue reading “SWPL Cup Semi-Final Previews”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up another busy week of action in Sweden with Champtions League, the final round of the Damallsvenskan, the penultimate weekend of the Elitettan and transfer news 13/11/21. Above: BK Häcken celebrate after Elin Rubensson’s penalty sealed a midweek win in Portugal over Benfica in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Photo: @_OBOSDamallsv UEFAContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”