The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas

Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s 3-2 desperately disappointing 3-2 loss to the Republic of Ireland and shows how the Young Matildas class of 2019 are starting to make their mark in the senior side. He also argues that less game time in upcoming friendlies for Sam Kerr will be to everyone’s benefit in the future. Above:Continue reading “The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas”

Two Overseas Signings Check In At Perth

Overnight Perth Glory added two overseas players to a squad which has had a number of exciting Australian talent signed over the past few months. Ben Gilby hears from the players, head coach Alex Epakis and club CEO Tony Pignata. Perth Glory have added two overseas players to their exciting new look squad for theContinue reading “Two Overseas Signings Check In At Perth”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up all the week’s news from the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan. Above: Jelena Cankovic, who scored leaders Rosengård‘s second goal against Hammarby. Photo: Aftonbladet. DAMALLSVENSKAN:   Djurgården gained an important point courtesy of a 2-2 draw at home to Vittsjö in front of 300 fans. Fernanda da Silva put the visitors ahead after 20 minutesContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Australian Round-Up

It’s been another week packed full of player signings and the first kits for the new season have been unveiled. Ben Gilby brings you the views of all the players, coaches and officials involved. Canberra United re-sign two major players: Above: Grace Maher (right) is back in lime green for 2021/22. Photo: Canberra Times CanberraContinue reading “Australian Round-Up”

Catching Up With Bristol City Vixencast

Impetus‘ Ben Gilby (BG) spoke to D-M Withers (D-M), Shahan Miah (SM) and Nat Brown (NB) from Bristol City Vixencast – the weekly podcast featuring all things Bristol City Women – about their thoughts on a tough season last time round and their thoughts about the new Championship campaign. BG: Last season was tough, obviously.Continue reading “Catching Up With Bristol City Vixencast”

Eastern Region Premier and London & SE Premier Round-Up

Darrell Allen returns with all the news from last weekend’s matches in these two tier five divisions which are both led by clubs partnered by Impetus! Above: Dulwich Hamlet (pink) battle it out with Saltdean United in the London & SE Premier on Sunday. Photo: Liam Asman Another extraordinary Sunday in the Eastern Region PremierContinue reading “Eastern Region Premier and London & SE Premier Round-Up”

Birchall’s On Fire As Wroxham Make It Five From Five

St. Ives Town 1-4 Wroxham by Richard Giles Above: Grace Birchall’s hat-trick – her third of the season, saw her rack up a half century of goals for the Tier Five ERWFL Premier leaders. Photo: Ben Gilby. The Yachtswomen moved to the top of the Eastern Region Women’s Premier after a 4-1 victory at StContinue reading “Birchall’s On Fire As Wroxham Make It Five From Five”

Irish Women’s Club Football To Be Shown Free To Air

Above: Players from DLR Waves, Cork City, Peamount United and Shelbourne lining up with TG4 ahead of free to air broadcast of the FAI Women’s National League. Photo: @LOIWomen In what will be a first for the League – which was established in 2011 – a national broadcaster will show four League games free-to-air overContinue reading “Irish Women’s Club Football To Be Shown Free To Air”

News From Inside The Matildas Camp

Impetus hears the latest goings-on in Australia’s camp ahead of their friendly next week with the Republic of Ireland. There is news of a late squad change and the views of Jenna McCormick and Chloe Logarzo. Above: Jenna McCormick, back in training with the Matildas in Dublin this week. Photo: Football Australia. Ellie Carpenter andContinue reading “News From Inside The Matildas Camp”

Dominant Chelsea Leave Everton Feeling Blue

Chelsea 4-0 Everton by Ben Gilby Above: Erin Cuthbert puts in a superb tackle. Photo: Ben Gilby For Chelsea, what a difference a week makes! Blues boss Emma Hayes moved to provide more cover at the back after their below-par defensive performance against Arsenal – an unsuccessful system left Chelsea dangerously vulnerable at the Emirates Stadium with JessContinue reading “Dominant Chelsea Leave Everton Feeling Blue”