Perth Glory 0-0 Sydney FC Report by Ben Gilby with EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Rob Lizzi at Macedonia Park (17/12/23). Above: Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby (left) under pressure at Macedonia Park tonight. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Sydney FC dominated the chances and possession, but the combination of Morgan Aquino in outstanding form andContinue reading “Sydney dominate but Perth earn a share of the spoils”
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A tale of two halves as Brisbane and Wanderers share the points
Brisbane Roar 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ben Carey (17/12/23) Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier (orange shirt) in possession today. Photo: Brisbane Roar. On a piping hot Sunday evening in the Sunshine State, Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers traded blows in an exciting, high-energy draw. The Roar came into the match hoping to overcomeContinue reading “A tale of two halves as Brisbane and Wanderers share the points”
Thomas Spurs on Tottenham to first North London derby success
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Arsenal Report by Ruby Vince in the press box and EXCLUSIVE photos from Mariella Prew pitch side (16/12/23). Above: Spectacular action from today’s big WSL derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. A historic day for North London after a highly anticipated match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, andContinue reading “Thomas Spurs on Tottenham to first North London derby success”
Stott’s rocket earns City point on the Central Coast
Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Melbourne City by Jamie Spangher (15/12/23) Above: Leticia McKenna in action for Melbourne City at Central Coast Mariners today. Photo: Melbourne City. A superb strike from Rebekah Stott 12 minutes from the end of regular time earned Melbourne City a point at Central Coast. A power outage at Central Coast StadiumContinue reading “Stott’s rocket earns City point on the Central Coast”
Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship
Four Impetus writers, Tara Murray, Ava-Marianne Elliott, Ben Gilby, and Elsie Nash identify and profile some of the best players aged 22 or under in the Championship this season (13/12/23). Tara Bourne Age: 20. Club: Sheffield United. by Tara Murray Throughout the last three seasons, Tara Bourne has played her way through the Championship atContinue reading “Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship”
The women’s football journey at Leyton Orient
by Caitlin Kelly (13/12/23). Above: Leyton Orient celebrate their second successive promotion in the 2022/23 season with two games to spare, finishing their season unbeaten and 10 points clear at the top. Photo: Leyton Orient Official Media. The current Leyton Orient team lie in the Greater London Women’s Football League Premier Division, the seventh tierContinue reading “The women’s football journey at Leyton Orient”
The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?
by Emily Wyatt (12/12/23). Above: England lift the European Championship trophy – an achievement which accelerated a boost in interest in the women’s game. Photo: Lionesses. Since the European Championships 2022 when the Lionesses brought football home, the UK has seen swift growth in the women’s game, and the incline of interest is becoming biggerContinue reading “The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset returns after the international break with all the news from the 10th round of the 2023-2024 D1 Arkema season with his MATILDAS WATCH and exclusive photos from pitchside at Olympique Lyonnais v Lille (12/12/23). Above: Julie Swierot of Olympique Lyonnais (multicolour shirt), fighting for the ball. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique LyonnaisContinue reading “The View From France”
England’s return fails to Spur Tottenham to success over United
Tottenham Hotspur 0-4 Manchester United Report by Mia Kipling in the press box and EXCLUSIVE photography from Morganna King at Brisbane Road (11/12/23). Above: Hannah Blundell (centre) celebrates her goal with Leah Galton (11). Photo: Morganna King for Impetus. After going into the game with the positive news that Bethany England was ready to return,Continue reading “England’s return fails to Spur Tottenham to success over United”
Milton Keynes’ giant killing hopes finally extinguished by Blues
Milton Keynes Dons 0-2 Birmingham City by Hannah Chadwick at Stadium: MK for Impetus. Above: Birmingham City (blue) look to break through at Milton Keynes yesterday. Photo: Chris Foxwell via X. A dramatic game in the third round of the FA Cup ended with Championship side Birmingham City finally get past Milton Keynes from theContinue reading “Milton Keynes’ giant killing hopes finally extinguished by Blues”
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