Impetus are proud to be joint-sponsors of Sutton United Women’s Olivia Watson. One of Olivia’s early football experiences came at local girls side Beecholme Belles. Ben Gilby spoke to the club about their set up, challenges and how they remember Olivia. Can you tell us about the journey that girls’ football has taken at Beecholme?Continue reading “Beecholme Belles: Doing Great Work In Banstead”
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Convincing Champions League Wins For Top Two Ahead of D1 “Decider”
Jean-Pierre Thiesset reports on the last game from the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League round of sixteen between Paris Saint Germain and Sparta Prague and on the second leg game in Copehagen where Brondby hosted Lyon Paris St. Germain 5–0 Sparta Prague on March 9, 2021: This game was supposed to be playedContinue reading “Convincing Champions League Wins For Top Two Ahead of D1 “Decider””
Jenna McCormick – Choosing To Challenge
Melbourne City and Australian international Jenna McCormick is one of Australia’s finest female athletes. She is a true example of someone who did #ChooseToChallenge, the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. Jenna won Australian Rules Football grand finals in front of huge crowds whilst also playing in the W-League and since switching full-time toContinue reading “Jenna McCormick – Choosing To Challenge”
Jets Take All The Glory
Perth Glory 0–4 Newcastle Jets By Kris Goman. After the weekend of upsets, who knows what to expect from this game. We’re at Dorrien Gardens to watch this bottom of the table match. On paper you’d have to put your money on the Jets but it has been a strange weekend. Glory kick off. TheContinue reading “Jets Take All The Glory”
Marking #IWD2021 With Wroxham Women
To launch a whole week of special features on Impetus to mark International Women’s Day, Ben Gilby spoke to Kate Pasque, Cyan Fullbrook and Rhianne Brister from our partner club, Wroxham Women about what International Women’s Day means to them, their impressions on the treatment of women in the sport and the importance of roleContinue reading “Marking #IWD2021 With Wroxham Women”
Lime Green Machine Dismantle Roar In Style
Canberra United 4–1 Brisbane Roar By Ben Gilby Canberra United produced arguably the result of the W-League season by demolishing previously unbeaten Brisbane Roar in front of a big crowd at Viking Park. It was a result that renewed the capital city side’s Finals hopes and came with the added delight of club icon MichelleContinue reading “Lime Green Machine Dismantle Roar In Style”
Record Breaking Adelaide Make Big Statement
Adelaide United 2-0 Sydney FC By Ben Gilby Adelaide United put down a real marker for the finals as they produced an excellent performance in defeating league leaders Sydney FC at Marden Sports Complex. This 2-0 win also ensured that the club have won their highest number of W-League games in a season (six) andContinue reading “Record Breaking Adelaide Make Big Statement”
Dark Blues’ Victory Dents WSW Finals Hopes
Melbourne Victory 1-0 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap On an immaculate pitch, in perfect conditions and in finals bound form, Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers played in front of an empty stadium and put on a display of fast, wonderfully chaotic football that would have delighted the crowd had fans been able toContinue reading “Dark Blues’ Victory Dents WSW Finals Hopes”
Wroxham Women Podcast
Impetus are very proud of our partnership with Wroxham Women which includes the player sponsorship of defender Harriet Meers. This week, our founder Ben Gilby joined Harriet and club media officer Darrell Allen in a podcast episode with Stu Barker of Since ’71 – it’s well worth a listen and provides more background on theContinue reading “Wroxham Women Podcast”
The Swedish Scene
It’s Saturday, so that can only mean one thing on Impetus, @DandalBs round-up of all the news from the women’s game in Sweden. This week, there’s news from the UEFA Women’s Champions League, lots of pre-season action and a multitude of transfers. Rosengård are in a precarious position after the first leg of their UEFAContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
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