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The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up the news from Sweden over the past fortnight. Above: Sweden’s squad pictured during the penalty shoot-out at the Olympic Final against Canada. Photo: Getty Images Sweden announced a 25-player squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifying ties away to the Republic of Ireland and a friendly in Scotland on Tuesday. TheContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Australian and NZ Football Round-up

Brisbane Roar announce the return of a key player and Wellington Phoenix unveil a further nine players for their inaugural A-League Women’s squad. Ben Gilby hears from all the players and coaches. Artwork: Brisbane Roar Roar Announce Key Return of Katrina Gorry: Brisbane Roar great Katrina Gorry has re-signed with the Club for a tenthContinue reading “Australian and NZ Football Round-up”

Gustavsson’s Aims For Brazil Clash & Whyman’s Call Up

Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke to the media today ahead of Australia’s game with Brazil tomorrow. Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the session for us. There is also news and photos from Jada Whyman’s call up to the squad after Teagan Micah’s withdrawal through injury Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson during the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson’s Aims For Brazil Clash & Whyman’s Call Up”

Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream

Remy Siemsen went to the Matildas last game in Parramatta on 9th November 2019 as a fan. On Saturday, she returned to the stadium as a player for her country and made her debut. Ben Gilby was in Siemsen’s press conference where she spoke about her incredible weekend. Above: Remy Siemsen pictured after her debut.Continue reading “Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream”

“Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do”

Impetus’ Kris Goman was our representative at Comm Bank Stadium for Australia’s first game on home soil since early 2020. She sums up the evening in words and pictures plus brings us all the news from the post-match press conferences. Above: Clare Polkinghorne after scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Kris Goman The last timeContinue reading ““Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do””

Dons Delight As History Is Made

AFC Wimbledon 7-1 Walton Casuals Words and Pictures By Ben Gilby AFC Wimbledon ran out comfortable winners against a hard working Walton Casuals side in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup Third Qualifying Round tie. It was a history making afternoon as the Dons Women played their first match at the new Plough Lane stadium (seeContinue reading “Dons Delight As History Is Made”

Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction

Ben Gilby heard from Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy and Clare Polkinghorne plus debutants Bryleeh Henry and Remy Siemsen. Above: The Australia team that started against Brazil yesterday in Parramatta. Photo: Football Australia. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry, who came on for her debut in her home region was extremely emotional to be wearing the MatildasContinue reading “Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction”

Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games

Impetus editor Ben Gilby listened to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson’s press conference today prior to the Matildas return to home soil for the first time since early 2020 when they take on Brazil in Parramatta tomorrow. Picture of Matildas training at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium provided to Impetus by Football Australia. Gustavsson opened the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games”

Cork City Women: Building For A Bright Future

Paul Farrell, the first team manager of Cork City WFC spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about the club’s history, the current campaign, and their hopes for the future. Photo: Cork City celebrate in the FAI WNL this season. Photo: Salem Photos. Cork City’s women’s team has been active now for about 11 years. PaulContinue reading “Cork City Women: Building For A Bright Future”

First Scottish Players of the Month Crowned

Above: Hibernian’s Colette Cavanagh with the SWPL 1 Player of the Month Award. Photo supplied to Impetus by Scottish Women’s Football. Colette Cavanagh of Hibernian has been voted as the winner of the SWPL 1 Player of the Month for September 2021 while Rachel Todd of Dundee United is the winner of the SWPL 2Continue reading “First Scottish Players of the Month Crowned”