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”
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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”
Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival
by Genevieve Henry (16/9/23) Above: Steph Catley (left) and Caitlin Foord’s telepathic connection at club and country is reaping rewards. Photo: Arsenal FC. Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley play like a well-oiled machine, pumping out chances and baffling the opponents. Arsenal’s Aussies have a relationship matched by no other duo in football, and it’s noContinue reading “Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival”
Championship News
Impetus has the latest news from England’s second tier with reports from Reading, London City Lionesses, and Crystal Palace (15/9/23). Above: Reading boss Liam Gilbert, who spoke to the media earlier this week. Photo: Reading FC Women. Reading by Mia Kipling (15/9/23) Ahead of Reading’s home game with Southampton this weekend, Royals boss Liam GilbertContinue reading “Championship News”
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