Impetus’ Cymru correspondent Martin Townley returns for the new campaign with his first detailed review of all the Adran Leagues action from the opening day of the season (20/9/23). Above: Katy Hosford (white shirt) looks to break through for Swansea City at Wrexham. Photo: Swansea City. Adran Premier Wrexham 3-3 Swansea City Swansea started theContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”
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Norfolk Weekend Wrap
by Darrell Allen (19/9/23) Above: Rachel Lawrence was a hat-trick hero for Norwich City in their 6-1 win over Haywards Heath Town at The Nest on Sunday. Credit: Norwich City Women FC FA Women’s National League Division One South East Norwich City responded to their disappointing draw with Cambridge United with a 6-1 thrashing ofContinue reading “Norfolk Weekend Wrap”
The View From France
The D1 Arkema is back for the 2023/24 season, and so is Jean-Pierre Thiesset‘s weekly review of all the action across every match (19/9/23). Above: Eugénie Le Sommer, 34 years old, who scored her 185th goal for Lyon in D1 Arkema. Photo: Damien LG, Olympique Lyonnais. Le Havre 0-4 Olympique Lyonnais The first half wasContinue reading “The View From France”
Tuesday A-League Women signing news
Three clubs revealed additions to their squads for the 2023/24 season today. Impetus has all the news (19/9/23). Above: Melbourne City’s new signing Taylor Otto. Photo: University of North Carolina Athletics. Melbourne City today announced the signing of American defender, Taylor Otto, on a one-year deal. The 25-year-old joins City from Gotham FC, having joined theContinue reading “Tuesday A-League Women signing news”
Five-star Dons back to winning ways
AFC Wimbledon 5-2 Chesham United by Isabelle Rogerson – AFC Wimbledon (18/9/23) Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate a goal in their win at home to Chesham United yesterday. Photo: Emily Topping. Ashlee Hincks struck a double to help AFC Wimbledon back to winning ways in a thrilling match at Carshalton Athletic against Chesham United. Kevin Foster’sContinue reading “Five-star Dons back to winning ways”
Photography Showcase
Every Monday, we’ll be publishing the best images from Impetus’ team of photographers who were covering matches for us at the weekend. This week, we had photographers at five matches from tier two to tier six. Here’s the best of their photographs (18/9/23). Above: Reading and Southampton jostle ahead of the ball being played inContinue reading “Photography Showcase”
Canberra add Clough ahead of new season
18/9/23 Above: Canberra United’s new signing Cannon Clough seen in action for Brisbane Roar. Photo via: Capital Football. Canberra United today announced the signing of American Cannon Clough for the forthcoming A-League Women season. The defender is no stranger to the competition having impressed for both Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar in the elite levelContinue reading “Canberra add Clough ahead of new season”
Westrup header seals draw for Sunderland in battle with Palace
Sunderland 1-1 Crystal Palace by Ben Gilby (17/9/23) Above: Sunderland (red and white stripes) look for a way through this afternoon against Crystal Palace. Photo: Sunderland AFC Women. An equaliser in the 90th minute from Brianna Westrup gave Sunderland a share of the spoils in a hard-fought battle with fellow unbeaten Championship side Crystal Palace.Continue reading “Westrup header seals draw for Sunderland in battle with Palace”
Red hot RedStar seal second successive Top Four Cup win
Perth RedStar 4-1 Perth SC Report by Ben Gilby, photos supplied by Rob Lizzi (17/9/23) Above: Perth RedStar celebrate after their Top Four Cup Final win. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Perth RedStar produced an all-round impressive display to retain their Football Top Four Cup title with victory over Perth SC at theContinue reading “Red hot RedStar seal second successive Top Four Cup win”
Victory bring Lydia Williams back to the A-League Women
16/9/23 Above: Experienced Matildas’ goalkeeper Lydia Williams has returned to the A-League Women. Photo: Sky Sports. Melbourne Victory today announced the signing of Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams for the 2023/24 A-League Women season. The 35-year-old joins the Club on a two-year deal from English WSL side Brighton and Hove Albion, previously representing Paris Saint-Germain andContinue reading “Victory bring Lydia Williams back to the A-League Women”
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