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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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”
Jets Announce Re-Signing Of Key Pair
Hot on the heels of their retention of head coach Ash Wilson as well as co-captains Gema Simon and Cassidy Davis, Newcastle Jets have re-signed another two important players ahead of November’s W-League kick-off. Artwork: Newcastle Jets. Newcastle Jets have announced overnight that they have secured key players Tara Andrews and Hannah Brewer once moreContinue reading “Jets Announce Re-Signing Of Key Pair”
Things Have To Change
Above: Team GB taking the knee at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo: Getty Images Catherine Paquette observes that football still has a long way to go before it gets rid of its racist, ableist, xenophobic, sexist, and homophobic problems. At the end of this week, a released PFA report on social media abuse was then followedContinue reading “Things Have To Change”
That Was Fun
Kieran Yap reviews Australia’s record run at the Olympics and sees huge positives in not only the team’s fortunes and future prospects, but in the way they brought fans together and connected with them (8/8/21). Above: Sam Kerr celebrates her last gasp goal to take the Quarter-Final with Great Britain into Extra Time. Photo: GettyContinue reading “That Was Fun”
Perth Glory Re-Sign Anton
Above: Liz Anton’s return is another hugely important piece of business completed by Perth Glory. Photo via Perth Glory. Perth Glory have confirmed that defender New Zealand international Liz Anton, who won the club’s player of the year award last season, is returning to the club for the new W-League campaign. The 22-year-old made aContinue reading “Perth Glory Re-Sign Anton”
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