1/1/24 Today sees the joining together of two women’s football sites to create a merged entity with over 120 contributors based on four continents. Whilst Impetus and Since 71 have both built strong reputations covering the women’s game in their own individual rights, this coming together creates huge opportunities to grow coverage even further andContinue reading “Welcome to Impetus 71”
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A-League Women Weekly Awards
Members of the Impetus 71 team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of theContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Jets hit back to defeat Adelaide
Newcastle Jets 3-1 Adelaide United by Emma Burke (31/12/23). Above: Newcastle Jets icon Gema Simon in action last season, made a historic 150th appearance for the club today. Photo: Newcastle Jets. In the final A-League Women game of 2023, Newcastle Jets defeated visitors Adelaide United in a 3-1 win at Number Two Sportsground. Adelaide openedContinue reading “Jets hit back to defeat Adelaide”
23 of the best moments in 2023
Emmanuel Faith unveils his choices of the most memorable moments in women’s football during 2023 (31/12/23). Above: Spain lift the World Cup after defeating England in the Final this August. Photo: FIFA Women’s World Cup. Where were you when Sam Kerr scored a rocket at the World Cup semifinals in Stadium Australia? Were you inContinue reading “23 of the best moments in 2023”
Farrow fires Perth to New Year’s Eve Glory
Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (31/12/23). Above: Millie Farrow leads the celebrations for Perth Glory at Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Liberty A-League. Two goals from Millie Farrow – her sixth in the last five A-League Women games – ensured Perth Glory returned to winning ways against a Central Coast MarinersContinue reading “Farrow fires Perth to New Year’s Eve Glory”
The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition
by Immy Sanders (30/12/23). Above: The Australia team lining up before their Olympic Qualifier with Chinese Taipei in Perth on 1st November. Nine of the 11 players shown either currently or have played in the WSL Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Across July and August this year the Matildas co-hosted a home World Cup, whereContinue reading “The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry, and Kieran Yap report on four media conferences from A-League Women clubs ahead of round ten (29/12/23). Adelaide United by Genevieve Henry Ahead of Adelaide United’s meeting with Newcastle Jets on Sunday, the South Australian side’s head coach Adrian Stenta spoke to the press about his expectations for his team.Continue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
A look at the prospects for Araya Dennis
by Beth McCowen and Liberty Simons (29/12/23). Above: Araya Dennis (centre) in a thoughtful mood for Crystal Palace at Reading prior to Christmas. Photo: Liberty Simons for Impetus. Araya Dennis is a 17-year-old footballer with a lot of potential. An exciting Arsenal academy product, the youngster has displayed a range of talents for the teamsContinue reading “A look at the prospects for Araya Dennis”
Dos Santos’ maiden strike seals Sydney success
Sydney FC 1-0 Wellington Phoenix by Callum Logie (29/12/23) Above: Sydney FC match winner Jynaya Dos Santos (facing camera, eyes closed) celebrates with her sister Indiana today. Photo: Liberty A-Leagues. Sydney FC, featuring returning star Mackenzie Hawkesby, earned an important three points with this win over Wellington Phoenix thanks to teenager Jynaya Dos Santos’ first-everContinue reading “Dos Santos’ maiden strike seals Sydney success”
The 12 captains of the Championship – Part Two
Emily Evans concludes her series profiling the leaders of each of the Championship clubs (28/12/23). Tyler Toland Blackburn Rovers Toland, a 22-year-old Irish midfielder, joined Blackburn Rovers in 2023, after being at Levante for the 2022/23 season. However, during her time in Spain, she didn’t play a lot of games and so came to a mutual agreementContinue reading “The 12 captains of the Championship – Part Two”
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