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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”

The View From France: Champions League Week One

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action from the three French teams in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: Olympique Lyonnais won, whilst Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain lost (16/11/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter leading the celebrations after Olympique Lyonnais’ big win over Slavia Prague with her teammates. Photo: Damien LG – Olympique Lyonnais. Slavia PragueContinue reading “The View From France: Champions League Week One”

Champions League: The African Stars

With this season’s Champions League getting underway this week, Impetus’ Africa Correspondent Emmanuel Faith examines the African stars represented in the competition in 2023/24 (15/11/23). Above: L-R, Asisat Oshoala takes a selfie with Christy Ucheibe after their group-stage match last season with other members of the Nigerian national team in frame. Photo: X It’s anotherContinue reading “Champions League: The African Stars”

Book Review: ‘The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers’ by Leah Williamson and Jordan Glover

by Clara Hickman (15/11/23) “I was asked to referee the first women’s football match at Crouch End. I declined, but I went to see the match and came to the conclusion that the game was not suitable for them.” Frederick Wall, FA secretary from 1895 to 1934 used this explanation as the reason why heContinue reading “Book Review: ‘The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers’ by Leah Williamson and Jordan Glover”