It’s been another busy week in Swedish women’s football with Champions League action and the first post Olympics Damallsvenskan match. If that wasn’t enough, there’s some major transfer news. Above: Alice Nilsson celebrates after scoring for Kristianstad against Brøndby in the Champions League in midweek. Photo: SVT DAMALLSVENSKAN: Kristianstad beat Brøndby 1-0 in their UEFAContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
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D1 Arkema 2021/22 – Ins And Outs
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the consequences of the transfer window ahead of the new season of D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight, which begins next week. The D1 Arkema championship for 2021/22 will start on August 27th and 28th 2021 with several changes in the team’s staff. This new campaign will see the D1 Arkema remain atContinue reading “D1 Arkema 2021/22 – Ins And Outs”
Pride Park Prepare For The New Season
The return of a club favourite and the publication of their league fixtures emphasize that a new campaign is just around the corner for Impetus partner club Pride Park. ‘Boot Room’ reports. Above: Hannah Roberts, who is returning to Pride Park. Photo: Pride Park FC. Tier Seven Derbyshire Ladies League Division One side Pride ParkContinue reading “Pride Park Prepare For The New Season”
More Key Signings in the W-League
Overnight news from the W-League with Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers all announcing exciting additions to their squads. Above: Mariel Hecher celebrates with Tameka Yallop for Brisbane Roar last season. Photo: W-League. Brisbane Roar have announced the re-signing of highly talented attacker Mariel Hecher for a second season in orange. The Brazilian-bornContinue reading “More Key Signings in the W-League”
Euxton Girls: Lancashire Grassroots Club of the Year
Michael Taylor, secretary of Euxton Girls, based near Chorley, spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about how the club have navigated their way through the pandemic and the successes they have celebrated since then. Above: Euxton Girls were named Grassroots Club of the Year by the Lancashire County FA. Photo: Euxton Girls. We last caughtContinue reading “Euxton Girls: Lancashire Grassroots Club of the Year”
Rankin Returns To The Roar and Striker Hayward Joins Reds
More overnight signing news from the W-League with Brisbane Roar re-signing the hugely talented teenager Jamilla Rankin and Paige Hayward comes on board at Adelaide United. Above: Jamilla Rankin in possession for Brisbane Roar against Melbourne Victory last season. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have confirmed that W-League Young Footballer of the Year nominee JamillaContinue reading “Rankin Returns To The Roar and Striker Hayward Joins Reds”
Rebekah Stott: Back At City
Overnight, news broke of Rebekah Stott‘s return to Melbourne City, the culmination of one of the toughest years of the New Zealand international’s life. Above: Rebekah Stott in action for Melbourne City against Perth Glory. Photo: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images. Rebekah Stott has re-joined Melbourne City FC. The 28-year-old will make her return to the W-League this season after successfully battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The inspirationalContinue reading “Rebekah Stott: Back At City”
Major International Club Tournaments Kick-Off
by Catherine Paquette Above: Fans gather for The Women’s Cup. Photo: Dash Photography The upcoming week will see two National Women’s Soccer League clubs host two major invitational women’s cups. The first, The Women’s International Champions Cup, will be held in Portland, Oregon to crown the world’s best club. The second, the Women’s Cup, willContinue reading “Major International Club Tournaments Kick-Off”
W-League News Round-Up
There’s a new head coach at Brisbane Roar, three players announced by Adelaide United and two by Newcastle Jets. Impetus brings you up to date. Brisbane Roar have announced Garrath McPherson as its new W-League Head Coach on a multi-year deal. The appointment marks a welcome return to the Roar for the 38-year-old, who previouslyContinue reading “W-League News Round-Up”
Notes From North America
Impetus’ North American Women’s Football expert Catherine Paquette brings us up to date with all the action from the NWSL. Above: England star Jodie Taylor who made a big impact for Orlando Pride in the latest round of matches. Photo: Orlando Sentinel. Five National Women’s Soccer League matches were disputed last weekend. As has been the situation forContinue reading “Notes From North America”
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