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”
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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”
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”
