by Emmanuel Faith (31/10/24) Above: Zambia’s power duo Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji pose in front of their compatriots after a match between Bay FC and Orlando Pride. Photo: Fervora on Twitter. The home fans went crazy when the Malawian striker, Temwa Chawinga scored her 20th goal of the season. It was record-breaking as itContinue reading “Africans set the NWSL alight”
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Talaslahti becomes ambassador for Africa on the Ball
(31/10/24) Above: Dijon goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti, Scottish-based charity Africa on the Ball’s latest ambassador, in action. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset. Katriina Talaslahti, goalkeeper for D1 Arkema club DFCO Dijon Football Côte-d’Or (DFCO) in France, has been announced as the latest ambassador for Scotland-based Africa On The Ball (AOTB), a charity dedicated to using the power ofContinue reading “Talaslahti becomes ambassador for Africa on the Ball”
Peters & Dalton: We’re pumped and ready for the challenges ahead
by Ben Gilby (30/10/24) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking earlier today to the media. Image: Perth Glory. A new look Perth Glory side face one of the toughest possible opening round tasks – a trip to Melbourne City – but new head coach Stephen Peters and captain Izzy Dalton cannot wait. FacingContinue reading “Peters & Dalton: We’re pumped and ready for the challenges ahead”
A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25
Seven Impetus writers who will be covering the league for us this season come together to provide a team-by-team preview (30/10/24). Above: Sydney FC celebrate during last season’s Grand Final – can they repeat that success again in 2024/25. Photo: A-League Women. Adelaide United by Jonathon Hagger Adelaide United starts the season with a freshContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25”
Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win
Germany 1-2 Australia by Ben Gilby (28/10/24) Above: Australia celebrate after Kyra Cooney-Cross’s stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a performance of grit, determination, and no little skill to pick themselves up off the floor from a nightmare start to claim a stunning win over Germany in Duisburg. After falling behind just five minutesContinue reading “Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win”
Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives
by Ben Gilby (27/10/24) Above: Caitlin Foord (9) in action for Australia against Switzerland on Friday. Photo: Marcio Machado / Football Australia. Some powerful performances for Arsenal in the WSL this season were transferred onto the international scene for Caitlin Foord on Friday night local time. The 29-year-old attacker put the Matildas in front againstContinue reading “Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives”
Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway
by Ben Gilby (15/10/24) Above: New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking at today’s season launch event in Kings Park. Image: Perth Glory. New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters recognises that his much-changed squad may take a while to settle, but their playing style and plans to help develop local players will standContinue reading “Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway”
Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas”
by Ben Gilby (12/10/24) Above: Tom Sermanni discusses his first squad and immediate aims for the Matildas squad. Image: Football Australia. Tom Sermanni admits that anyone who suggested he would be returning to international coaching was “mad” – but for the interim period that he is back in charge of the Matildas, he wants toContinue reading “Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas””
Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score
Adelaide United 2-0 Western United by Ben Gilby (7/10/24) Above: Miley Grigg (looking left) celebrates after scoring her goal against Western United. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United. Adelaide United boss Adrian Stenta hailed a job well done as his team stepped up their preparations for the new A-League Women season with a 2-0Continue reading “Stenta praises “strong” performance as young starlets score”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Just over a month out from the start of the 2024/25 season, two head coaches met the media. Ben Gilby and Ryan Miller-Woods report (28/9/24). Above: Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaking at Suncorp Stadium this week. Photo: Chris Hyde / Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Brisbane Roar FC. Brisbane Roar by BenContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
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