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France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign

Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset reviews France’s matches against Portugal and Austria that kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign (27/9/23) Above: France’s Selma Bacha scores from 25 metres out against Portugal. Photo: Tim Guigon, FFF. France 2-0 Portugal France opened their inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with a home game against Portugal in Valenciennes onContinue reading “France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign”

Norfolk Weekend Wrap

by Darrell Allen (26/9/23) Above: Katie Knights was a scorer in Norwich City’s 5-1 win at Actonians on Sunday. Photo: Norwich City Women FC. FA Women’s National League Division One South-East Norwich City produced a fantastic away performance by thrashing Actonians 5-1 at Rectory Park. Megan Todd continued her fine form with a brace andContinue reading “Norfolk Weekend Wrap”

Comprehensive win ends superb week for Pride Park

Pride Park 8-1 Bakewell Town by ‘Doug Outt’ (26/9/23) Above: Pride Park’s Steph Eadon (blue shirt), who capped a commanding performance in midfield with two goals. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. There was a one-minute silence observed by all prior to the kick-off out of respect for and to commemorate player Maddy Cusack who passed away aged 27 lastContinue reading “Comprehensive win ends superb week for Pride Park”

Young Lionesses v Belgium Photo Gallery

Impetus’ Andy Wicks was at Shrewsbury Town FC last night to capture the best of the action from England U23’s game with Belgium (26/9/23) Above: Celebration time for Aggie Beever-Jones (left) and Missy Bo Kearns as the Young Lionesses went 1-0 up last night. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. England U23 3-0 Belgium U23 EnglandContinue reading “Young Lionesses v Belgium Photo Gallery”

Scottish Weekend Wrap

It’s Impetus’ weekly review of all the action in tiers three and below in Scotland (25/9/23). Above: Buckie celebrate in their Highlands and Islands League Cup Final against Caithness. Photo: Donald Cameron/Sportpix. Buckie Ladies have secured the Highlands and Islands League Cup with a 3-1 victory over Caithness in the final at Nairn County’s StationContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Wrap”

Dons storm to the points in 11 goal thriller

Cambridge United 3-8 AFC Wimbledon by Sophia Axelsson – AFC Wimbledon (25/9/23) Above: Ashlee Hincks (9) jumps for joy at The Abbey Stadium yesterday after scoring for AFC Wimbledon with Impetus sponsored Emma Plewa (7) rushing in to join the party. Photo: Emily Topping. Ashlee Hincks struck four goals to take her tally to 84Continue reading “Dons storm to the points in 11 goal thriller”

Photography Showcase

Impetus had photographers at four matches from tier four to tier six yesterday, and they’ve selected their favourite images to share (25/9/23). Above: Eyes on the prize! Barnsley (red) and Middlesbrough tussle yesterday in the tier four FA Women’s National League Division One North. Photo: Matthew Appleby for Impetus. Cambridge United 3-8 AFC Wimbledon fromContinue reading “Photography Showcase”

Wanderers sign WA’s Young Matildas starlet Brooking

25/9/23 Above: Ischia Brooking (blue shirt) in action for Hyundai NTC during the NPLW WA season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed the scholarship signing of rising star Ischia Brooking for the next two A-League Women seasons. Brooking joins Western Sydney off the back of the Junior Matildas qualificationContinue reading “Wanderers sign WA’s Young Matildas starlet Brooking”

Lionesses take the spoils against stubborn Scotland

England 2-1 Scotland by Ruby Perry (24/9/23) Above: Rachel Daly (left) and Lucy Bronze celebrate on Friday night. Photo: Lionesses. England overcame a typically energetic and stubborn Scotland side at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The game took place amidst the backdrop of the tragic news of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack’s passing. It united theContinue reading “Lionesses take the spoils against stubborn Scotland”

Mariners add another former WSL player to squad

23/9/23 Above: New Central Coast Mariners signing Faye Bryson. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners today unveiled the signing of former Women’s Super League defender Faye Bryson for the upcoming A-League Women’s season. The 26-year-old Englishwoman signs having most recently played for Reading FC, making 37 appearances over two seasonsContinue reading “Mariners add another former WSL player to squad”