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International Round-Up

The past week has seen a huge amount of international women’s football. Ben Gilby rounds up the action in detail from Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. Our French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset provides a special feature on France’s two matches. Above: Carli Lloyd waves to the crowd ahead of her final international appearance forContinue reading “International Round-Up”

Leah Embley: Loving Life At Brighouse

Impetus are proud to sponsor Leah Embley, who plays for Brighouse Town in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier. Around two months into Leah’s first campaign with Brighouse and the club’s debut season in tier three, she caught up with Ben Gilby. Above: Leah Embley gets in a shot for Brighouse Town against WestContinue reading “Leah Embley: Loving Life At Brighouse”

Matildas Coaches React To Asian Cup Draw

The draw for the 2022 Asian Cup, which takes place during January in India took place today. Impetus’ Ben Gilby got reaction to the draw from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson and assistant Mel Andreatta. Artwork: Football Australia The draw for the 2022 Asian Cup in India was made earlier today and Australia will beContinue reading “Matildas Coaches React To Asian Cup Draw”

Matildas Wrap: Confidence & Swagger Returns

Impetus’ Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s two games against Brazil over the past five days and asserts that whilst it wasn’t perfect, there are some positive signs from Tony Gustavsson’s team. Photo: Football Australia. Marta is one of the best players the world has seen. Brazil is consistently one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Yes,Continue reading “Matildas Wrap: Confidence & Swagger Returns”

Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!

Photo: Fans are encouraged to attend their local women’s game – and there is plenty of action to watch in grounds or on TV. Photo: Chloe Knott/The FA The weekend of 14th/15th November will see the return of Women’s Football Weekend in England with coverage across Sky Sports, the BBC and The FA Player. NotContinue reading “Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!”

FAW Outline Five Year Women’s & Girls Strategy

Above: The FAW press conference announcing their female football strategy. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Association of Wales. The Football Association of Wales released their women and girls’ strategy for 2021-2026, with a mission to create the best environment, support structures, and opportunities to accelerate the growth of women’s football, to make it reachContinue reading “FAW Outline Five Year Women’s & Girls Strategy”

Battling Pride Take The Points

Belper Town 1-2 Pride Park By Boot Room Above: Eliot Sayavong (14, centre) slots home the winner for Pride Park. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. The teams fought out an extremely close and competitive game at Moorways only two weeks ago, with Belper coming away with the points thanks to a late penalty in a 3-2 win.Continue reading “Battling Pride Take The Points”

Gustavsson: Positives In Flexibility; Disappointment In Concession

Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Kris Goman were in the Matildas post-match press conference and spoke to both Tony Gustavsson and Lydia Williams. Plus, Ben Gilby‘s round up beneath of the main events of a dramatic night. Above: Sam Kerr pictured after putting the Matildas 2-0 up. Photo: Getty Images Tony Gustavsson was in reflective moodContinue reading “Gustavsson: Positives In Flexibility; Disappointment In Concession”

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”