Darrell Allen profiles Team GB who make their first appearance in the women’s football event at the Olympic Games since 2012 (as pictured above via Sky Sports). Squad News: After the excitement that the England team brought to the men’s Euros, it is now the turn of Team GB in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, delayedContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Great Britain”
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Impetus Enters Into Content Partnership With Pride Park FC
Impetus are delighted to be able to announce a partnership with Pride Park FC. Based in Derbyshire, the club who play in the tier seven Derbyshire Ladies League Division One, are a true community grass roots club providing football from girls and youth up to their first team. For more information about the club, weContinue reading “Impetus Enters Into Content Partnership With Pride Park FC”
The Swedish Scene
@DandalBs updates us on the goings on in Sweden with the final round of matches in the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan before the Olympic break. There’s also lots of transfer news, with Eskilstuna United featuring prominently. DAMALLSVENSKAN: Linköping went down to a 3-0 loss at home to second placed BK Häcken with all the goals comingContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin
By Kieran Yap Australia lost for the fifth straight time in a row against Japan earlier this week in their final warm up game before the Olympics (pictured above via Getty Images), but Tony Gustavsson has remained consistent in his messaging that the results do not matter. He has maintained from the first game ofContinue reading “Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin”
We Are Matildas
Impetus editor Ben Gilby was born in South-West London but is known to be a long-time supporter of The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s team. He explains his journey from discovering this very special team to interviewing their players and reporting on their games (16/7/21). Craven Cottage, Fulham FC on 9th October 2018. England v Australia.Continue reading “We Are Matildas”
Penalty The Difference In Matildas’ Final Warm-up
Japan 1-0 Australia by Kris Goman This match, played at Sanga Stadium in Kyoto saw a limited crowd of 3,000 spectators allowed in due to the Coronavirus pandemic (photo above via YouTube). The Matildas played 3-4-3 formation with Ellie Carpenter, Clare Polkinghorne and Steph Catley playing the back three, Tameka Yallop, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily VanContinue reading “Penalty The Difference In Matildas’ Final Warm-up”
Notes From North America
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”
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”
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