Impetus’ North American correspondent, Catherine Paquette details the quite staggering arrangements for this year’s NWSL Championship Final which has been saddled with arguably the least player and fan friendly kick-off time of any major women’s football match ever. All leagues conclude their season with a team as their champion. For the National Women’s Soccer LeagueContinue reading “One Step Forward, Three Steps Back”
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Villains Steal Last Gasp Point
West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa By Kris Goman Above: Adriana Leon celebrates after putting West Ham United ahead after just eight minutes. Photo: Sky Sports. Dagenham is turning on the good weather for this important early-season game. Both teams with a lot to prove today but a draw gets them each a point inContinue reading “Villains Steal Last Gasp Point”
The Swedish Scene
Ben Gilby rounds up all the week’s news from the Champions League, Damallsvenskan and Elitettan. Above: Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, scorer of BK Häcken’s third goal against Vålerenga that sealed their spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages in midweek. Photo: Expressen. UEFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS: BK Häcken made it through to theContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Australian Round-Up
Melbourne City, Western Sydney Wanderers, Canberra United and Brisbane Roar have all announced significant additions to their W-League squads this week. Impetus hears from all of the players and head coaches involved as the big kick-off gets ever closer. Three additions by Melbourne City: This week, the Sky Blues have announced three major players forContinue reading “Australian Round-Up”
W-League Expansion Announced As New Zealand Joins The Party
There has been talk about a New Zealand-based club joining the W-League for quite a while. Wellington Phoenix, who initially looked like joining last season were finally announced overnight as the newest club for 2021/22. We hear from the APL, Phoenix officials and also discover further expansion plans for 12 months time. Artwork: W-League. TheContinue reading “W-League Expansion Announced As New Zealand Joins The Party”
Bure Valley Youth: Back With A Bang!
Ted McCarter is the chairman of Bure Valley Youth, one of Impetus’ partner clubs. He spoke to Ben Gilby to bring us up to date with everything that has been going on at the Norfolk club since spring. Above: Bure Valley youngsters pictured with their player pathway senior neighbours Wroxham – both teams have contentContinue reading “Bure Valley Youth: Back With A Bang!”
Scottish Women’s Football Receives £100,000 Funding Boost
The Scottish Football Partnership Trust pictured here at Hampden Park today with a cheque for £100,000. Photo supplied by: Scottish Women’s Football. An anonymous benefactor has donated a further £100,000 to The Scottish Football Partnership Trust (SFP Trust) in support of Scottish Women’s Football (SWF). This donation will help strengthen the infrastructure and capacity of SWFContinue reading “Scottish Women’s Football Receives £100,000 Funding Boost”
Australia Announce Squad For Ireland Friendly
Above: The Matildas group are coming back together later this month. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson today announced the finalised 25‑player squad to take on the Republic of Ireland on 22 September 2021 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. The September training camp and international friendly marks the beginning of a new international cycle thatContinue reading “Australia Announce Squad For Ireland Friendly”
Wroxham Maintain 100% Start
Bedford 1-3 Wroxham By Richard Giles Above: There was plenty more for Wroxham to celebrate on Sunday. Photo: @WroxhamWomen. The Yachtswomen made it four wins out of four with a hard-fought victory at Bedford on Sunday afternoon. Going into the game without leading scorer Grace Birchall, a change in formation saw Lauren Bullard leading theContinue reading “Wroxham Maintain 100% Start”
Brighouse Pick Up Another Impressive Win
Brighouse Town 4-1 Middlesbrough Report supplied by Brighouse Town. Above: The Brighouse Town team that defeated Middlesbrough 4-1. Photo supplied by: @btafcwomen. Brighouse Town continued their bright start to the season with an empthatic 4-1 win against Middlesbrough. The first half saw Town miss two guilt edge chances when one v one with Boro keeperContinue reading “Brighouse Pick Up Another Impressive Win”
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