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”
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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”
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: Washington Spirit celebrate Ashley Sanchez’s winning goal against Orlando Pride. Photo: Washington Post. The past week in the National Women’s Soccer League was an odd one. Racing Louisville and the Chicago Red Stars participated in the inauguralContinue reading “Notes From North America”
Heyman Re-Signs For Canberra & City Announce Wilkinson
The big news overnight from the latest batch of W-League signings is Canberra United announcing the retention of iconic league record goal scorer Michelle Heyman with Melbourne City adding New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson. We hear from both players and head coaches. Above: Michelle Heyman scoring for Canberra United in the W-League last season againstContinue reading “Heyman Re-Signs For Canberra & City Announce Wilkinson”
Three More Major Additions To W-League Squads
Overnight, Melbourne City announced the hugely important retention of Emma Checker on two year deal, Western Sydney Wanderers have brought Teigen Allen back to the club and Brisbane Roar announce the signing of Shea Connors. We hear from the players and head coaches. Above: Emma Checker – back in sky blue. Artwork supplied by: MelbourneContinue reading “Three More Major Additions To W-League Squads”
Ashford Pride In Opening Day Win
Ashford Town (Middx) 9-1 Millwall Lionesses Words and Photos by Ben Gilby Above: Millwall goalkeeper Millie Carter makes a save at Ashford Town yesterday. Photo: Ben Gilby. Yesterday, Impetus made our first visit to partner club Ashford Town (Middx) for their opening day Tier Five London & South-East Regional Football League Premier Division game againstContinue reading “Ashford Pride In Opening Day Win”
Brighouse Claim Opening Tier Three Win In Style
Hull City 1-5 Brighouse Town Report Supplied by Brighouse Town AFC Photo From: @btafcwomen Brighouse Town Women picked up their first three points as a tier three team away at Hull City with a 5-1 win. Town started the game brightly and probably should have been ahead as early as the third minute when AmyContinue reading “Brighouse Claim Opening Tier Three Win In Style”
Hickson Header Sinks Leeds
Chorley 2-1 Leeds United Report supplied by Chorley FC. Above: Rachel Hindle equals the scores for Chorley from the spot. Photo: John Shirras. After a battling display last week saw Chorley take all 3 points away at Bradford City, this week they faced a Leeds side who are already fancied by most for promotion thisContinue reading “Hickson Header Sinks Leeds”
Scottish Women’s Football Unveil New CEO
Ben Gilby hears from the new leader of the Scottish Women’s Football about how she aims to develop the game further across the country after the sad demise of senior football at Forfar Farmington. Above: Aileen Campbell, unveiled to the media to day at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Photo: Colin Poultney. Aileen Campbell was today presentedContinue reading “Scottish Women’s Football Unveil New CEO”
