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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”

Last gasp Daly devastates West Ham

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”

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”