Ahead of tomorrow’s Semi-Finals ties, Lisa Topping from Chorley Women (pictured above by John Shirras), who Impetus are proud to sponsor, previews both games. I’m gutted for Team GB that they had to bow out of the competition in the quarter finals. But, looking to the semi finals they’re going to be a great couple of gamesContinue reading “Olympics Semi-Final Preview With Chorley’s Lisa Topping”
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Canada Advance To Semis
Canada 0-0 Brazil After Extra Time, Canada win 4-3 penalties Above: Canada celebrate their win over Brazil on penalties which sets up yet another Olympic semi-final. Photo: Getty Images. By Catherine Paquette The Canada-Brazil match was a clash of Olympic giants. Canada entered the match as back-to-back Olympic bronze medalists, participating in their fourth consecutive Games. HeadContinue reading “Canada Advance To Semis”
Impetus Announces Sponsorship of Sasha Sparkes
In the latest hugely exciting player sponsorship and club partnership move, Impetus are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Helston Athletic’s goalscorer supreme, Sasha Sparkes for the new season. Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Sasha. Sasha Sparkes is a player with a quite phenomenal scoring record for Helston Athletic. A tally ofContinue reading “Impetus Announces Sponsorship of Sasha Sparkes”
The Swedish Scene
@DandalBs brings us our weekly round-up of all the news from the Swedish domestic game. As well as the national team reaching the semi-finals at the Olympics, it’s been a busy week of transfers. Above: Sweden celebrate reaching the Semi-Finals at the Olympics yesterday with victory over host nation Japan. Photo: Getty Images NEWS ROUND-UP:Continue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Matildas Historic Win Built On Flexibility & New Found Depth
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s dramatic victory over Great Britain, and how the Tony Gustavsson era is beginning to show new opportunities and new hope. Above: The Australian squad come together after yesterday’s match with Great Britain. Photo: Getty Images. In previous tournaments the biggest issue with The Matildas has been flexibility and depth.Continue reading “Matildas Historic Win Built On Flexibility & New Found Depth”
Matildas Waltz Into The Semis After Drama Filled GB Battle
Great Britain 3-4 Australia By Ben Gilby Pictured above: Sam Kerr after scoring Australia’s last gasp equaliser towards the end of normal time. Photo: Getty Images. The Matildas ran out victors in one of the most dramatic games you could imagine in Kashima. It was a game that swung this way and that, with incredibleContinue reading “Matildas Waltz Into The Semis After Drama Filled GB Battle”
Olympics QF Preview with Wroxham’s Harriet Meers
Ahead of tomorrow’s Quarter-Finals ties, Harriet Meers from Wroxham Women, one of Impetus’ partner clubs, previews all of the games. Canada v Brazil Canada have started this tournament solidly, but haven’t demonstrated the danger that they could possess with the talent they have within the squad. With players such as Allysha Chapman, Christine Sinclair andContinue reading “Olympics QF Preview with Wroxham’s Harriet Meers”
Jets Co-Captains Sign On For Another Year
Newcastle Jets‘ preparations for the next W-League season are underway with key names being secured for another campaign. Pictured above: Gema Simon, centre, celebrates with her Newcastle Jets team-mates. Photo: Getty Images. Newcastle Jets followed up the recent news of a new contract for highly respected head coach Ash Wilson by announcing yesterday that co-captainsContinue reading “Jets Co-Captains Sign On For Another Year”
Irish Women’s National League Round-Up
Abi Ticehurst updates us with all the action from Round Fifteen of action in the FAI WNL as Shelbourne and Peamount United remain separated by the slenderest of margins at the top. Pictured above: Cork City goalkeeper Abby McCarthy reaches for the ball. Photo supplied to Impetus by Salem Photos. Wexford Youths 4-1 Cork CityContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”
Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team
Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s performance against the USA yesterday and sees signs of a positive future. Pictured above: The Matildas team that took on the USA on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images. A lot gets said about playing football in keeping with The Matildas identity. Fans are used to brave, attacking football. We have become accustomedContinue reading “Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team”
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