Catherine Paquette casts her expert eye over Round Eight of the NWSL and highlights all the moments that mattered. All ten National Women’s Soccer League matches took place last weekend. At this point in the summer, all Olympic bound internationals, except two Kiwis who were controversially held back by their clubs, were missing from the starting line-ups. While manyContinue reading “Notes From North America”
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Guildford City: New Kids On The Block
Towards the end of Spring, a brand new women’s football club was born in Surrey. Ben Gilby spoke to Benson Miyoba, the foundation manager of Guildford City about launching the club and their aims ahead of their first ever season. Benson began our conversation by outlining the journey behind the formation of Surrey’s newest women’sContinue reading “Guildford City: New Kids On The Block”
Peamount United Set For Champions League Return
by Abi Ticehurst “We want to give a good account of ourselves, as we’re representing Peamount,” said Peamount United boss James Callaghan as his team’s opponents were revealed in UEFA Women’s Champions League draw. “It’s occasions like these that I feel it’s important to highlight the need for our league to go semi-professional. A taskContinue reading “Peamount United Set For Champions League Return”
Jets Announce Contract Extension for Ash Wilson
Overnight European time, Newcastle Jets announced that Ash Wilson (pictured above via Newcastle Herald) has extended her tenure as Westfield W-League Head Coach for a further season. Executive Chairman Shane Mattiske said; “We’re very pleased to confirm our continued commitment to Ash Wilson as our W-League Head Coach. “The W-League is a valued part ofContinue reading “Jets Announce Contract Extension for Ash Wilson”
Irish Women’s National League Round-Up
Abi Ticehurst rounds up all of the action as Peamount United looked to get back off the canvas after their first defeat last tie out. She brings us all the action from the latest round of FAI Women’s National League action. In the Spotlight: Despite a fantastic performance from Cork City, it was DLR Waves whoContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”
Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk
by Kieran Yap Chloe Logarzo (pictured above via Football Australia) has not played under Australia’s new manager, she has missed recent matches, been replaced by Amy Harrison and a major tournament approaches. This was the scenario in 2019 before the World Cup and it is eerily similar as the Olympics approach. As it was beforeContinue reading “Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk”
Paige Walder – Backing One of The #ImpetusFamily
Paige Walder (pictured above via Saltdean United) may be known to regular readers of Impetus for all of the high quality graphics and artwork she provides the site with via Graphics by PW. But she is also an extremely talented footballer and recently joined Saltdean United of the London & SE Regional Premier (tier five).Continue reading “Paige Walder – Backing One of The #ImpetusFamily”
The Swedish Scene
@DandalBs brings us our weekly round-up of all the happenings in the Swedish women’s game. All the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan action plus a busy week of news and transfers, particularly involving Damallsvenskan leaders Rosengård. DAMALLSVENSKAN: Injury ravaged AIK’s poor run continues after a desperately disappointing 4-0 loss to fellow relegation candidates. Piteå. Selina Henriksson, AstridContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Impetus Announces Olympic Games Coverage
With the Women’s Football competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games just a couple of weeks away, Impetus unveils its team of writers for the event and outlines our in-depth coverage of the event. The forthcoming Olympic Games is the first major international women’s football competition since Impetus‘ founding in September 2019. We are delighted toContinue reading “Impetus Announces Olympic Games Coverage”
KIF Örebro: Aiming To Return To Past Glories
KIF Örebro chairman Frederik Sterngard spoke to Ben Gilby about the Damallsvenskan club’s history, which included a Champions League run which led to financial pressures before rebuilding towards their present status. KIF Örebro can trace their roots back to 1980 when Karlslunds IF men’s club put together a women’s side. However, as Frederik Sterngard reveals,Continue reading “KIF Örebro: Aiming To Return To Past Glories”
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