Olympique Lyonnais 3-0 Stade de Reims Exclusive Words and Photos by Jean-Pierre Thiesset at the Groupama Training Centre for Impetus. Above: Christiane Endler dives to make a save on her D1 Arkema debut for Olympique Lyonnais. Photos exclusive to Impetus by: Jean-Pierre Thiesset. Lyon started by playing very high on the field and putting aContinue reading “Lyon Off And Running”
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A Night Out At: Thetford Town
Darrell Allen shares his experience in words and pictures of last night’s pre-season friendly between tier eight Thetford Town and a Cambridge City Under 18 side. Above: Cambridge City get a shot in on goal at Thetford Town last night. Photo: Darrell Allen. Thetford Town 0-6 Cambridge City XI A rare Friday night Norfolk Women’sContinue reading “A Night Out At: Thetford Town”
Ward’s Well Organised Villa Narrowly Lose To Full Strength Chelsea
Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa Words and Pictures by Ben Gilby Above: Chelsea celebrate after Beth England’s first half header sealed their 1-0 win at Kingsmeadow. Photo: Ben Gilby Chelsea ended their pre-season campaign with victory over Aston Villa in front of over 1,000 noisy spectators at Kingsmeadow. It was a disjointed performance from Emma HayesContinue reading “Ward’s Well Organised Villa Narrowly Lose To Full Strength Chelsea”
The Swedish Scene
@DandalBs brings us his Saturday morning round-up of all the week’s news from Sweden. This time, as well as the return of the Damallsvenskan and yet more drama at the top of the Elitettan, there is a record transfer fee paid for a Swedish star as Hanna Bennison’s move to Everton, first mentioned here manyContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Roar and City Continue To Add To Squads
Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City both announce the re-signing of players who have worked their way back after long term injuries as Queenslander Larissa Crummer is back for another season with the Roar and Chelsea Blissett returns to the sky blue. Artwork: Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar have announced the latest addition to their 2021/22 W-LeagueContinue reading “Roar and City Continue To Add To Squads”
Wroxham Wrap Up A Second Win
Haringey Borough 2-3 Wroxham By Richard Giles Above: Wroxham celebrate after Amber Cantwell’s winning penalty. Photo: @MikeyTheTowner Wroxham’s unbeaten start to the Eastern Region Women’s Football League (Tier Five) season continued with a 3-2 victory at Coles Park, Haringey on Sunday afternoon. It was the hosts who mounted the first attack of the game butContinue reading “Wroxham Wrap Up A Second Win”
Brighouse Pick Up Superb Point
Huddersfield Town 1-1 Brighouse Town Report supplied by Brighouse Town Brighouse Town picked up an excellent point away at Huddersfield Townunder the lights of the Stafflex Arena. A very tight and tense affair sprang in to life with Town being awarded a penalty after Leah Embley was brought down in the box, Amy Woodruff steppedContinue reading “Brighouse Pick Up Superb Point”
Djurgårdens IF: Building From The Academy Upwards
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Djurgårdens IF’s Linda Wijkström (board member and previously Head of Women’s Football) and Jean Balawo (Sports Director and Head of Girl’s Academy) about how the Stockholm based side, once one of the top sides in Europe are now aiming to consistently push higher up the Damallsvenskan table once more.Continue reading “Djurgårdens IF: Building From The Academy Upwards”
Roar and Wanderers Announce Further Squad Additions
There’s yet more W-League signing news with Brisbane Roar announcing two hometown heroes re-signing with the club and Western Sydney Wanderers handing a first W-League contract to Sheridan Gallagher. We hear from all three players and both head coaches. Artwork: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have announced Young Matildas midfielder Hollie Palmer and goalkeeper Georgie WorthContinue reading “Roar and Wanderers Announce Further Squad Additions”
Irish Women’s National League Round-Up
Abi Ticehurst updates us with all the action from Round Nineteen in the FAI WNL as Shelbourne gained a vital win to close the gap on Peamount United at the top and Bohemians involved in a hugely important match in the context of the lower reaches of the table. Above: Treaty United goal scorer Jenna SlatteryContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”
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