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Brighouse Tier Three Debut Ends In Narrow Loss

Brighouse Town 2-3 Derby County Report Supplied by Brighouse Town AFC. Photo: Munro Sports Pics Brighouse Town Women started their first ever campaign in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier with narrow 3-2 defeat to title favourites Derby County. Town found themselves 1-0 down mid way through the first half, and nearly went 2-0Continue reading “Brighouse Tier Three Debut Ends In Narrow Loss”

UEFA Women’s Champions League: New System For A New Season

by Catherine Paquette Above: Last season’s Champions League winners Barcelona list the trophy. Photo: David Lidstrom/Getty Images The UEFA Women’s Champion’s League starts this week. Under changes by UEFA, it will now follow a different format compared to previous years, transforming how the competition will occur. The competition will start with a group stage qualificationContinue reading “UEFA Women’s Champions League: New System For A New Season”

A Day With Wroxham Women & Bure Valley Youth

Impetus’ relationship with Wroxham Women dates back to the end of 2020 when the Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division side became our first partner club and their defender Harriet Meers became the first player that the site sponsored ourselves. Shortly afterwards, we also linked up with their local girls club Bure Valley Youth.Continue reading “A Day With Wroxham Women & Bure Valley Youth”

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 both on and off the pitch Above: Fifteen year-old Olivia Moultrie, who made her NWSL debut for Portland Thorns last weekend. Photo: Equaliser Soccer. It has been a busy week and a half in the National Women’s SoccerContinue reading “Notes From North America”

Pride Park FC’s Junior Sportswriters

Derbyshire based Pride Park are one of Impetus’ partner clubs. Earlier this summer they ran a Young Sports Writing competition for their youngsters. We’re delighted to publish below three of the entries. First, this piece by under-eights player Edie: “I couldn’t wait to get back into the routine of getting dressed and going to football.Continue reading “Pride Park FC’s Junior Sportswriters”

The Swedish Scene

This week saw the transfer window close and the second tier Elitettan return along with some friendly matches between Damallsvenskan sides. @DandalBs rounds up all the action. Photo: Julia Olsson, newly signed by AIK. Photo: Jesper Zerman/Bildbyrån NEWS ROUND-UP: AIK have continued their signing spree with the arrival of 24 year-old defender Julia Olsson, whoContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Wanderers Re-Sign Key Youngster Matos

Above: Danika Matos (left) in action for Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney derby last season. Photo: Jason McCawley/Getty Images. Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed defender Danika Matos will again play for the club in the upcoming W-League season. The young defender had a breakout season at the Red & Black in 2020/21 featuring inContinue reading “Wanderers Re-Sign Key Youngster Matos”

Wexford Youths: Successful Past And A Bright Future

Wexford Youths are the most successful club the FAI Women’s National League’s history and are enjoying another great season this time round. The club’s media officer Ronan McCarthy spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about the club, its development and their aims. Photo above: Wexford Youths. Wexford Youths are one of the most successful teamsContinue reading “Wexford Youths: Successful Past And A Bright Future”

Huddersfield Preparations Complete For New Season

by Oliver Eaton Above: The Huddersfield Town squad for 2021/22. Photo: Jess Hornby. After a month of preparation, Huddersfield Town Women are gearing up for their FA Women’s National League Northern Premier opener away to Nottingham Forest this Sunday. They will go into the season with great momentum especially after finishing the 2020/21 season topContinue reading “Huddersfield Preparations Complete For New Season”

Kyah Simon: Spurs Sign The Ultimate Fighter

Above: Kyah Simon after being unveiled as Tottenham Hotspur’s latest signing. Artwork: Tottenham Hotspur. Kyah Simon’s road to the FA Women’s Super League has not been an easy one. After all, this is a player some people wrote off when she was 15 years old. Despite her setbacks though, Simon has come back time and time again,Continue reading “Kyah Simon: Spurs Sign The Ultimate Fighter”