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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”

Melbourne’s Victory Could Have Sealed Finals Spot

Perth Glory 0-1 Melbourne Victory By Kris Goman. After a thrilling game with lots of drama against Canberra United on Friday, Perth are back home at their actual home in Dorrien Gardens against Melbourne Victory. Apparently it’s hot in Perth so they’ll be having drinks breaks to keep everyone hydrated. Perth start off full ofContinue reading “Melbourne’s Victory Could Have Sealed Finals Spot”

No Points: New Book on Women’s Football

Ben Gilby spoke to Beth Pritchard whose new book No Points, about the premature end of the women’s football season due to Coronavirus last year, comes out today. In the interview, Beth tells us about how the idea of the book developed and some of the contents that we can all look forward to reading.Continue reading “No Points: New Book on Women’s Football”

Bittersweet Cup Victory for Rampant Chelsea

Bristol City 0–6 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Chelsea produced an absolutely rampant performance to retain the Continental Tyres League Cup Final at Vicarage Road but the success was tempered by an appalling injury to Maren Mjelde. The first final not to feature either Arsenal or Manchester City was effectively over before the half-hour mark asContinue reading “Bittersweet Cup Victory for Rampant Chelsea”

City Claim Big Win At The Bottom

Melbourne City 1-0 Newcastle Jets By Kieran Yap. Just three full days after their last game, Melbourne City faced the travelling Newcastle Jets and were eager to bounce back after their defeat to Western Sydney Wanderers. City hadn’t won in the league since January and restored Rhali Dobson to the starting line-up, Newcastle were freshContinue reading “City Claim Big Win At The Bottom”