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”
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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”
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”
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