Inside The Lionesses: Mead and Bronze speak ahead of Dutch test

by Aimee Logan at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/11/23). Above: Beth Mead speaking to the media at St. George’s Park. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. Significantly, this November camp has Beth Mead return to Sarina Wiegman’s squad. Mead has been impressing with Arsenal, scoring two superb goals against West Ham United in the process.Continue reading “Inside The Lionesses: Mead and Bronze speak ahead of Dutch test”

Turner: Chance of playing at Wembley for Lionesses “is all I’ve ever dreamed of”

The Impetus’ pair of writer Aimee Logan and photographer Madeleine Blount were at St. George’s Park as the Lionesses’ preparations for their do-or-die UEFA Nations League games begin (29/11/23). Above: Millie Turner speaking to the media at St. George’s Park. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. The Lionesses were out on the pitch for a coldContinue reading “Turner: Chance of playing at Wembley for Lionesses “is all I’ve ever dreamed of””

Canaries Cup hopes ended by Boldmere St. Michaels

Norwich City 1-2 Boldmere St. Michaels by Lucy Chen at The Nest for Impetus (28/11/23). Above: The Norwich City squad gather round after the game. Photo: Norwich City Women. Norwich City lost the battle of two tier four sides on Sunday in the FA Cup second round. The Norfolk hosts returned to a 4-2-3-1 formationContinue reading “Canaries Cup hopes ended by Boldmere St. Michaels”

Welsh Weekend Wrap

by Martin Townley, Impetus’ Cymru correspondent (28/11/23). Above: Emily Ridge of The New Saints, who scored her side’s third goal against Pontypridd United at the weekend. Photo: F28 Online. Cwmbran Celtic were involved in an eleven goal fest with Swansea City in the Welsh Cup.  The New Saints move back into the top half ofContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories”

by Ben Gilby (28/11/23). Above: Clare Polkinghorne speaking today as the Matildas began to gather in Canada for two matches this international window. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s legendary defender Clare Polkinghorne told the media today that whilst she has “pretty good memories” of the nations’ most recent meeting with forthcoming opponents Canada at the WorldContinue reading “Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories””

Chelsea take the honours in seven-goal thriller

Chelsea 5-2 Leicester City Report by Ruby Vince and exclusive photos from Mariella Prew both at Kingsmeadow for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Lauren James celebrates another great goal for Chelsea. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. In a thrilling encounter at Kingsmeadow Chelsea saw off a feisty Leicester City in a match that was full of goalsContinue reading “Chelsea take the honours in seven-goal thriller”

Mead brace & Cooney-Cross masterclass seals Arsenal win

Arsenal 3-0 West Ham United by Aimee Logan at Meadow Park for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Beth Mead is swamped by Arsenal team mates after scoring her first goal since returning from her ACL injury yesterday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal took all three points in a home win over West Ham in the WSL whilst keepingContinue reading “Mead brace & Cooney-Cross masterclass seals Arsenal win”

Everton profit to gain vital win over below par Villa

Aston Villa 1-2 Everton Report by Emily Brown, exclusive photography from Suvadeep Biswas, both at Villa Park for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Aston Villa’s Ebony Salmon (facing away from camera) looks to beat her marker. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Aston Villa’s mistakes led to a physical Everton gaining reward, securing them the win at VillaContinue reading “Everton profit to gain vital win over below par Villa”

A-League Women Weekly Awards

Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition reveal their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. Every vote for player and coach of the week is kept and tallied up just ahead of Finals when our Player and Coach of the season will be announced (27/11/23). Player of the week: BEN GILBY: EmilyContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”

Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat

Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (25/11/23). Above: Chloe Knott, Wellington Phoenix’s match winner. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix produced a sparkling performance as they came from behind to become the first team defeat A-League Women leaders Perth Glory this season to win the Distance Derby in Auckland. Paul Temple’s side played someContinue reading “Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat”