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Trio of Americans among A-League Women signings

Four clubs announced new arrivals on Wednesday ahead of the new A-League Women season. Impetus has all the details (13/9/23). Above: New Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz. Photo: Iowa State University Athletics. Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar today welcomed shot-stopper Jordan Silkowitz from the United States ahead of the 2023/24 Liberty A-League season.  Silkowitz made historyContinue reading “Trio of Americans among A-League Women signings”

Lyon bag first silverware with win over PSG

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the “Trophée des Championnes” 2023 game between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain (12/9/23). Above: Lyon celebrates their first title of the 2023/24 season: the Trophée des Championnes. Photo: courtesy of Pauline Figuet. Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain  Taking place in the central French city of Troyes, this opening game of the 2023/4Continue reading “Lyon bag first silverware with win over PSG”

Norfolk Weekend Wrap

by Darrell Allen (12/9/23) Above: Cambridge United’s Ruth Fox (left) battles with Norwich City’s Anna Larkins in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Carrow Road. Photo: Ben Phillips. FA Women’s National League Division One South East On a blisteringly hot day for all teams, Norwich City were held to a 1-1 draw by Cambridge United at CarrowContinue reading “Norfolk Weekend Wrap”

Scottish Weekend Wrap

Tom Freeman provides a detailed review of all the action from tiers three and four in Scotland (12/9/23). Above: Morton (blue and white) contest possession during their trip to Edinburgh City in the SWF Championship. Photo: Alex Todd / Sportpix. SWF Championship Three red cards marred Edinburgh City’s first home game of the Scottish Women’sContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Wrap”

Phoenix announce second home venue

12/9/23 Above: Jerry Collins Stadium, where Wellington Phoenix will play six A-League Women matches during 2023/24. Photo: stuff.co.nz Wellington Phoenix will take half a dozen matches to Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua Park during the upcoming A-League Women season. The recently upgraded stadium, a training venue for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, will host sixContinue reading “Phoenix announce second home venue”

Robins rock the Dons in FAWNL Cup

Swindon Town 4-2 AFC Wimbledon by Sophia Axelsson – AFC Wimbledon (11/9/23) Above: Aerial action as AFC Wimbledon’s Ashlee Hincks rises for a header in the Swindon Town box. Photo: Emily Topping. It was a tough day at the office for AFC Wimbledon Women, as they exited the League Cup after a defeat to DivisionContinue reading “Robins rock the Dons in FAWNL Cup”

Photo Gallery Special

Ben Gilby was at the Championship game between Crystal Palace and Durham which saw a sensational show from the Eagles, with Chris Myatt at the Bromley v Sevenoaks Town FA Cup tie (11/9/23) Above: Charlotte Lee scores a stunning overhead kick for Bromley yesterday. Photo: Chris Myatt for Impetus. Barclays Women’s Championship Crystal Palace 9-1Continue reading “Photo Gallery Special”

Last gasp Wade earns Royals another draw

London City Lionesses 1-1 Reading Report by Liberty Simons and photography by Mariella Prew at Princess Park. Above: New Zealand international Paige Satchell on her debut for London City Lionesses yesterday. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. In what was an overall dominant display from the home side, the 1-1 draw between London City Lionesses andContinue reading “Last gasp Wade earns Royals another draw”

Paris FC stun Gunners to end Champions League dream

Impetus’ Rebecca Hall has been in Linköping for Arsenal’s Champions League qualifying campaign all week. For her final dispatch, she hears the conflicting emotions of players and coaches in both camps after Paris FC’s sensational win over the North London side (10/9/23). Above: Joy for Paris FC after they send Arsenal crashing out of theContinue reading “Paris FC stun Gunners to end Champions League dream”