Western United 0-2 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ryan Miller-Woods (25/11/23). Above: Sophie Harding celebrates her opening goal for Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: A-Leagues. Despite only having had 38.7% possession come the end of the match, Western Sydney Wanderers achieved their first win of the season against Western United with goals from Sophie Harding and CushlaContinue reading “Wanderers grab season’s maiden win at Western United”
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A-League Women Media Conferences
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the league report on the media conferences ahead of this weekend’s action (24/11/23). Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United head coach Njegosh Popovich and Ruby Nathan reflected on the club’s long-awaited return to A-League Women action against Newcastle Jets on Sunday. This will be their firstContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Last gasp Ilestedt sneaks win at super Saints
Southampton 1-2 Arsenal by Beth McCowen at St. Mary’s Stadium for Impetus (24/11/23). Above: Molly Pike celebrates her goal that put Championship side Southampton ahead over Arsenal last night. Photo: Isabelle Field/Southampton. Arsenal needed a goal from Amanda Ilestedt two minutes into stoppage time to seal their comeback from a 1-0 deficit to edge outContinue reading “Last gasp Ilestedt sneaks win at super Saints”
Eight young players taking the WSL by storm
by Ava-Marianne Elliott (23/11/23) Above: Arsenal’s Australian midfield maestro Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Young players play integral roles in the WSL, and so far, this season we have seen some praiseworthy performances from the next generation of players that are bound to become some of the best in the world. From NorthContinue reading “Eight young players taking the WSL by storm”
Welsh Weekend Wrap
by Martin Townley, Impetus Cymru Correspondent (23/11/23). Above: Katy Hosford celebrates her winning goal for Swansea City against Wrexham in front of a big crowd at the swansea.com Stadium. Photo: FAW. Swansea City go level on points with Wrexham at the top after 2-1 win at the swansea.com Stadium. Cardiff City win the capital cityContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”
Young Lionesses: U23 and U19 squads revealed for international window
22/11/23 Above: Chelsea’s in-form Aggie Beever-Jones – one of many stars in the U23 squad announced today. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. England U23s Head Coach Emma Coates has selected a 23-player squad for the Young Lionesses’ upcoming fixtures against France and Spain. England’s U23s are back in action for the final two matches ofContinue reading “Young Lionesses: U23 and U19 squads revealed for international window”
Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home
by Ben Gilby (22/11/23) Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. A-League Women leaders Perth Glory are about to make one of the longest journeys in any of the world’s leagues to fulfil a domestic club fixture as they prepare to face Wellington Phoenix at Auckland’s MountContinue reading “Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarises the eighth round of the 2023-2024 D1 Arkema season. Plus, his MATILDAS WATCH and photos from pitch side at Olympique Lyonnais game (21/11/23). Above: Alice Pinguet, Dijon’s goalkeeper, in one of her numerous saves. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais 4-1 Dijon Lyon’s Melchie Dumornay, a World Cup star with HaitiContinue reading “The View From France”
Norfolk Weekend Wrap
by Darrell Allen (21/11/23). Above: Ellie Smith (yellow) scored for Norwich City in their 1-1 draw at Worthing on Sunday. Photo: Norwich City Women FC. FA Women’s National League Division One South East Norwich City and Worthing shared the points in a 1-1 draw on the south coast. Chloe Winchester had given Worthing a half-timeContinue reading “Norfolk Weekend Wrap”
Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test
23/11/23 Above: Georgia Cassidy (purple shirt), so impressive in her first A-League season, has received a Young Matildas call-up. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Perth Glory FC. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24-player squad as The Young Matildas continue their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup whenContinue reading “Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test”
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