West Ham United 2-3 Aston Villa by Beth McCowen at the Chigwell Construction Stadium for Impetus (20/11/23). Above: Anna Patten (arm raised) celebrates Aston Villa’s opening goal with Rachel Corsie (6). Photo: Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly’s strike in stoppage time at the end of the game secured Aston Villa’s second successive win against aContinue reading “Last gasp Daly devastates West Ham”
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A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices as player, coach, and event of the week. The votes are tallied up across the season and totals revealed just before Finals as we crown our Player and Coach of the Season (20/11/23) Player of the week: BEN GILBY: Whilst we await confirmation of whatContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western United by Ben Carey at Ballymore Stadium (19/11/23). Above: Brisbane Roar’s Sharn Freier and Western United’s Alana Cerne challenge for the ball. Photo: Western United. Western United recorded a tight 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on a warm, overcast Sunday afternoon in the Sunshine State. The match was the second thatContinue reading “Contentious goal gives Western United the win in Brisbane”
Homophobia: Why is it so prevalent in the men’s game compared to women’s football?
by Trinity Brown (19/11/23) Above: The LGBTQAI+ flying at Camp Nou. Photo: FC Barcelona. Male footballers tend to come out as gay after they retire, compared to the openness of the women’s game, where it is never seen as a particularly big deal if the players identify as gay. One can name many female footballersContinue reading “Homophobia: Why is it so prevalent in the men’s game compared to women’s football?”
James stars as five-star Chelsea defeat Liverpool
Chelsea 5-1 Liverpool by Myles Thornton at Stamford Bridge for Impetus (19/11/23) Above: Chelsea’s hattrick hero Lauren James (far right) celebrates with team mates yesterday. Photo: Chelsea Women. Lauren James shone as Emma Hayes’ Chelsea stormed to their sixth win in the WSL on Saturday afternoon as they beat Liverpool 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. ChelseaContinue reading “James stars as five-star Chelsea defeat Liverpool”
Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten
Perth Glory 2-2 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. EXCLUSIVE match photography by Rob Lizzi at Macedonia Park (18/11/23). Above: Hana Lowry (centre) celebrates with team mates after her late equaliser at Macedonia Park. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Two goals from Perth Glory young gun Hana Lowry book-ended a superb match at Macedonia ParkContinue reading “Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten”
Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall
18/11/23 Above: Chelsie Dawber (right) in action for Adelaide United last season at Perth Glory. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Adelaide United have announced the major news that forward Chelsie Dawber has returned to the club for the rest of the season after completing a two-year stint with Chicago Red Stars. Dawber rejoins her hometown team havingContinue reading “Dawber makes Adelaide return whilst Mariners add Woodall”
Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges
18/11/23 Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson, who today named his squad for the December international window. Photo: Joseph Mayers/Football Australia. Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player Matildas squad to face Canada in a two-match series next month. In their final internationals for 2023, Australia will take on the world number 10 at StarlightContinue reading “Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges”
A-League Women Media Conferences
17/11/23 Above: New Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith speaks to the media today. Image: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby Ahead of his first game in charge of the club, new Brisbane Roar boss Alex Smith has outlines what he wants to see from his team against Western United at Ballymore Stadium onContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on Perth Glory’s media conference with captain Tash Rigby ahead of her 100th appearance for the club on Saturday, and head coach Alex Epakis on his skipper’s influence, the challenge of Melbourne Victory and the impact of his young locally produced stars (16/11/23). Above: Tash Rigby speaking to the media todayContinue reading “Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby”
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