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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”

Victory and Canberra unveil new arrivals

15/9/23 Above: New Melbourne Victory singing McKenzie Weinert. Photo: University of Washington Athletics. Melbourne Victory today announced the signing of American forward McKenzie Weinert for the 2023/24 A-League Women season. The 24-year-old joins the club from American NWSL side OL Reign where she made two appearances for the club as a National Team Replacement PlayerContinue reading “Victory and Canberra unveil new arrivals”

Junior reporter prize winner interviews Pride Park star

Earlier this year, Impetus chief editor Ben Gilby was on the judging panel for our partner club Pride Park’s Junior reporter competition. The prize for the three best entries was the opportunity to interview a Pride Park first-team player which we would publish on the site (14/9/23). Above: Summer Evans (blue shirt) in action forContinue reading “Junior reporter prize winner interviews Pride Park star”