Ben Gilby spoke to Inga Schlegel, the deputy head of women’s football at FC St. Pauli about how a club with a huge reputation for social inclusion are progressing in the third tier of German league system. Inga opened our conversation by detailing the history of women’s football at the Hamburg based club: “Our departmentContinue reading “FC St. Pauli: Inclusivity and Stability The Key.”
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Jet Propelled Support
For our latest #MidweekDub feature, Ben Gilby spoke to Claire Taylor, Amanda Wetzel, Bekki Spratford, and Jess Kolbas of W-Jets Active, the Newcastle Jets W-League supporters group about their passion for the club, what’s been going on in Newcastle in recent times and how they view this current campaign. Amanda, Claire, Bekki, and Jess allContinue reading “Jet Propelled Support”
Red Hot Adelaide Break Another Record
Adelaide United 3–1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap In front of W-League record 5,159 fans, Adelaide United faced Western Sydney with plenty to play for, to keep their finals hopes alive they needed a win and to hope Canberra drop points against Sydney FC next week. For the Wanderers, this season is ending aContinue reading “Red Hot Adelaide Break Another Record”
Canberra Win Sets Up Do Or Die Clash Next Weekend
Newcastle Jets 0–1 Canberra United By Ben Gilby. Canberra United kept their Finals hopes alive going into the last week of the regular season after earning a 1-0 win in the rain at the Number Two Sportsground. Despite the huge amount of rain that had fallen in New South Wales in the lead up toContinue reading “Canberra Win Sets Up Do Or Die Clash Next Weekend”
City Seal Win In Battle At The Bottom
Perth Glory 0-1 Melbourne City By Ben Gilby Photos supplied from Dorrien Gardens by Tom McCarthy. Reigning champions Melbourne City gained an important victory in their battle at the bottom of the W-League against Perth Glory at Dorrien Gardens. In a game played in 30o heat despite the early evening kick-off, the W-League’s heat policyContinue reading “City Seal Win In Battle At The Bottom”
In Profile: Michelle Heyman – Record Scorer and All-Time Legend
Michelle Heyman has just overtaken Sam Kerr to become the W-League’s all-time record goal scorer. After missing the competition last year, the 32 year-old has come back better than ever at her spiritual home of Canberra United this season – and the possibility of a Matildas recall grows. Ben Gilby profiles her stellar career. MichelleContinue reading “In Profile: Michelle Heyman – Record Scorer and All-Time Legend”
The Swedish Scene
In our weekly Saturday wrap of all the week’s goings on in the Swedish women’s game, @DandalBs updates us on last weekend’s Swedish Cup action and a plethora of transfer news. Renée Slegers, who coaches Rosengård‘s second team in the third tier of the game, has been appointed head coach of Sweden U23s. SWEDISH CUPContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Bure Valley Youth U12s Big Interview!
In the latest of our articles written especially for Impetus by the players of our partner club, Bure Valley Youth FC, their U12s, the Panthers, interview Emma, the coach of the U11s team, the Bobcats. Emma is also the club treasurer and secretary. Q – Layla asked: Who is your favourite footballer? A – EmmaContinue reading “Bure Valley Youth U12s Big Interview!”
Tyler Dodds: From The North-East Of England To The South of Italy
Tyler Dodds swapped life at Middlesbrough in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier to take up a professional contract at Serie B Italian side Pomigliano in the midst of a global pandemic. Ben Gilby spoke to Tyler to find out how it all came about and what life is like near Naples. “I loveContinue reading “Tyler Dodds: From The North-East Of England To The South of Italy”
Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South
Adelaide United are enjoying the greatest season in their history. Ben Gilby had the opportunity to speak to two of their key young players, striker Chelsie Dawber who has scored 75 goals in 46 games at State League level and Emily Condon, who made her W-League debut for the South Australian side at the ageContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South”
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