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”
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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”
Norfolk Weekend Wrap
Darrell Allen provides a detailed review of all the weekend’s 11-a-side and seven-a-side across the county, and Lucy Chen reports in depth from The Nest (14/11/23). Above: Norwich City celebrate their superb win over Hashtag United in the FA Cup. Photo: Lucy Copsey for Impetus. Norwich City 1-0 Hashtag United by Lucy Chen at TheContinue reading “Norfolk Weekend Wrap”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarises the seventh round of the 2023-2024 D1 Arkema season with his MATILDAS WATCH and a short exclusive interview with Montpellier’s Marie Levasseur (14/11/23). Above: Lyon’s Ellie Carpenter, white shirt, tussles with Montpellier’s Marie Levasseur. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais 5-0 Montpellier Lyon continued their series of wins and are stillContinue reading “The View From France”
