@DandalBs brings us our weekly wrap of the goings on in Swedish women’s football with the Olympic squad announcement, the latest round of Damallsvenskan and Elitettan action plus all the latest transfer news. Sweden have announced their Olympic squad. Goalkeepers: Jennifer Falk, Hedvig Lindahl. Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Nathalie Björn, Magdalena Eriksson (pictured above via ChelseaContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
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Perth Glory Announce Return of Craine & Signing Of Young Matilda
After such a promising start to her first W-League season with Perth Glory, English-born striker Gemma Craine (pictured above by Tom McCarthy) suffered a season-ending injury in her first home game for the club. This week, the club announced that they had re-signed her for the 2021/22 W-League campaign. As well as detailing the wholeContinue reading “Perth Glory Announce Return of Craine & Signing Of Young Matilda”
Perth SC – Aiming To Reach An Azure Sky
Ben Gilby spoke to Perth SC’s head coach Danielle Brogan, (pictured above) about the development of women’s football at the club, to review their inaugural NPL Women’s campaign and look ahead at their aims for 2021. Danielle Brogan is a former Matilda who has played for Sydney FC, Adelaide United and Perth Glory in additionContinue reading “Perth SC – Aiming To Reach An Azure Sky”
Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks
by Ben Gilby Australia announced their squad for the Olympic Games early this morning, and it is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title and Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (pictured above, supplied by Football Australia), Lyon star defender EllieContinue reading “Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks”
Irish Women’s National League Round-Up
Abi Ticehurst rounds up all of the action as the FAI Women’s National League returned from its early summer break. Pictured above – DLR Waves‘ Carla McManus, sponsored by Impetus, slots home a penalty against Wexford Youths. Photo supplied by Peter Minogue Photography. In the Spotlight: Wexford open up the gap in the race forContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”
The NWSL – Nine Years Strong
Impetus is delighted to welcome Catherine Paquette, of Her Beautiful Game as our newest writer. Catherine will be producing weekly round ups of the NWSL as well as playing a leading role in our coverage of next season’s FAWSL, international football and many other aspects of women’s football. Here, Catherine gives us all the backgroundContinue reading “The NWSL – Nine Years Strong”
Irish Women’s National League Round-Up
Ciarán Duffy of Post to Post Sport sets the scene in the FAI WNL ahead of the beginning of the second stage of the season. With the return to action following the mid-season break, with most sides having played nine games, the league is heating up. Peamount United Unbeaten with a near-perfect record. Having interviewed multiple Peamount playersContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”
Carla McManus: Riding The Crest of a Wave
Impetus are exceptionally proud to announce our sponsorship of Carla McManus, the twenty year-old DLR Waves striker who is a Republic of Ireland U16, U17 and U19 international. Ben Gilby spoke to Carla about her footballing journey so far and how she is coming back from the bitter blow of injury which prevented her fromContinue reading “Carla McManus: Riding The Crest of a Wave”
The Swedish Scene
@DandalBs updates us with this week’s news from around the Swedish women’s game. There’s the latest Damallsvenskan and Elitettan action plus all the latest movements and speculation ahead of the transfer window opening. DAMALLSVENSKAN: After the international break, action resumed with crowds still capped at 500 due to coronavirus restrictions. The bottom two in theContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Lisa Topping: Loving The Return To Football
Impetus has been hugely privileged to be able to sponsor Lisa Topping of Chorley Women (pictured above in a late spring friendly against Chester by John Shirras) from the FA Women’s National League Division One North this season. In this our final catch up of 2020/21, Lisa tells us about how the re-start of footballContinue reading “Lisa Topping: Loving The Return To Football”
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