Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarises Olympique Lyonnais’ 2-1 win in the away leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League second qualifying round tie against Levante in Valencia, Spain. Above: A midfield tussle between Olympique Lyonnais and Levante last night. Photo: Levante UD. This game was not an easy one for Olympique Lyonnais and there were a lot ofContinue reading “Important But Difficult Win For Lyon”
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Hamilton Academical: Back To The Top Flight
With the new season of the Scottish Women’s Premier League One kicking off this weekend, Robert Watson, assistant manager of newly promoted Hamilton Academical spoke to Ben Gilby. Above: Hamilton Academicals celebrate their promotion back to the SWPL 1 at the end of last season. Photo: Ian Steel Photography, supplied by: Hamilton Academical WFC. TheContinue reading “Hamilton Academical: Back To The Top Flight”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action in D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight. Above: Paris St. Germain celebrate their 5-0 opening day win over Fleury. Photo: OJB Sport. Olympique Lyonnais won 3-0 at home against Reims. Goals for Lyon from Easther Mayi Kith (6, Own Goal), Delphine Cascarino (10), and Selma Bacha (93). ForContinue reading “The View From France”
Ashford Town & Impetus’ FAWSL Predictions
Ahead of the new Barclays FAWSL season which kicks off this Friday, Ellie Luscombe, Lucy Potter and Charlotte Baker from Impetus partner club Ashford Town (Middx) joined up with three of the site’s writers, Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap to discuss their predictions for the season. PREDICTED CHAMPIONS: Ellie: Chelsea as I feelContinue reading “Ashford Town & Impetus’ FAWSL Predictions”
Increased TV Coverage For Scottish Women’s Football
Ahead of the Scottish Women’s Premier League’s new season kicking off this weekend, Impetus hears of increased free to air TV coverage, key summer signings and the draw for the next stage of League Cup competitions. Above: UEFA Women’s Champions League action between Glasgow City and Sparta Prague last season. Photo: BBC. Scottish Women’s FootballContinue reading “Increased TV Coverage For Scottish Women’s Football”
Three More W-League Player Announcements
Overnight, Canberra United and Western Sydney Wanderers have added to their rosters in addition to Brisbane Roar‘s announcement from weekend. We hear from all the players and head coaches. A breakout season in the W-League has seen Emma Ilijoski sign on with Canberra United for a second year. The pocket rocket defender made her W-LeagueContinue reading “Three More W-League Player Announcements”
Second Half Comeback Sees Yachtswomen Sail Off With The Points
Wroxham 5-2 King’s Lynn Town Words and Photos By Ben Gilby Above: Wroxham keeper Cyan Fullbrook punches away as King’s Lynn Town put the pressure on. Photo: Ben Gilby. Wroxham ended up comfortable winners from this derby clash at Trafford Park to continue their 100% start to the tier five East Regional Premier, but theyContinue reading “Second Half Comeback Sees Yachtswomen Sail Off With The Points”
Eastern Region Premier and London & SE Premier Round-Up
Darrell Allen looks at all of the action in two of the tier five divisions from yesterday. Above: Wroxham’s Holly Walker gets a shot away against King’s Lynn Town yesterday. Photo: Ben Gilby. After an exciting two opening weekends, the final Sunday of August saw a dramatic day in the Eastern Region Premier with fiveContinue reading “Eastern Region Premier and London & SE Premier Round-Up”
A Day Out At: Needham Market
Darrell Allen continues his journeys around the women’s football clubs of East Anglia with a trip to Needham Market yesterday for their Eastern Region Women’s Football League Division One North game with Newmarket Town. Above: Needham Market on the attack at Bloomfields yesterday. A Bank Holiday Sunday train trip saw me take in the EasternContinue reading “A Day Out At: Needham Market”
Ellie Carpenter: A Brilliant Player And Getting Better
Last week, Ellie Carpenter was announced as both the Australian PFA’s Player of Year and Young Player of the Year. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines the continued growth of this outstanding 21 year-old from Cowra. Above: Ellie Carpenter went toe-by-toe with Megan Rapinoe at the Olympics and came out on top. Photo: Getty Images. Sam KerrContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter: A Brilliant Player And Getting Better”
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