Three clubs have announced signings today, and Impetus has all the details for you (1/9/23). Above: Sharn Freier who is back for another season at Brisbane Roar. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar have welcomed back versatile attacker Sharn Freier for the upcoming A-League Women season on a multi-year deal. Freier signed her firstContinue reading “Friday A-League Women Signing News”
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Thursday A-League Women News
As five clubs announce a total of ten new players, and Melbourne Victory revealing their new home venue for the campaign, Impetus brings you up to date with all the details (31/8/23). Above: Shea Connors, who has been announced as a new arrival at Sydney FC today, pictured during her time with Brisbane Roar. Photo:Continue reading “Thursday A-League Women News”
ParaMatildas announce squad for trip to Japan
30/8/23 Above: The ParaMatildas squad at the World Cup last year. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Head Coach Kelly Stirton has named a ten-player squad for the ParaMatildas’ upcoming international series with Japan. As the build-up to the 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships (Para Asian Cup) gathers momentum, Australia will travel to Osaka, JapanContinue reading “ParaMatildas announce squad for trip to Japan”
Five clubs announce major signings ahead of new A-League Women season
30/8/23 Above: Young Matildas star Naomi Chinnama has re-signed with Melbourne City. Photo: Football Australia. Melbourne City have today announced the re-signing of Australian youth internationals Daniela Galic and Naomi Chinnama. The talented duo have both re-committed to City, signing one-year contract extensions that will keep them in City colours for the 2023/24 A-League Women’s season. Young MatildasContinue reading “Five clubs announce major signings ahead of new A-League Women season”
Hastings hit back from early defecit to beat Steyning
Match summary and exclusive photo gallery from Jon Smalldon (29/8/23). Above: Goalmouth action as Hastings United (maroon) host Steyning Town. Photo: Jon Smalldon for Impetus. Hastings United 3-2 Steyning Town Two teams who lost their opening fixtures in Division One South of the London & South East Regional League (tier six) met at the PilotContinue reading “Hastings hit back from early defecit to beat Steyning”
The Women’s World Cup through the years
In her debut article for Impetus, Hannah Neal charts the history and growth of the Women’s World Cup (29/8/23). Over a week since the World Cup has ended, and I think it’s safe to say it is not just me who has World Cup fever. This World Cup was certainly one to remember and honestly,Continue reading “The Women’s World Cup through the years”
Miley Shipp: Dubbo youngster reaching for the stars
As part of Impetus‘ charity partnership with Moriarty Foundation, we have just entered our second year of supporting one of the organisation’s female scholars, Miley Shipp from Dubbo – 400 km (250 miles) northwest of Sydney. To mark the second year of our support, Miley answered Ben Gilby‘s questions (29/8/23). Above: Miley Shipp in action.Continue reading “Miley Shipp: Dubbo youngster reaching for the stars”
McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings
Above: Tijan McKenna, who has departed Perth Glory to join her sister Leticia at Melbourne City. Photo: Perth Glory 29/8/23 Melbourne City FC today announced the signings of Leticia McKenna and Tijan McKenna ahead of the upcoming A-League Women’s season. Leticia McKenna has re-committed to City for a further two seasons, where she will be joined by her youngerContinue reading “McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings”
Dons down Chatham to bag another higher league scalp
AFC Wimbledon 2-0 Chatham Town by Isabelle Rogerson – AFC Wimbledon (28/8/23) with exclusive photo gallery from Ben Gilby. Above: AFC Wimbledon celebrate Ellie Dorey’s stunning second goal in the closing stages on yesterday’s FAWNL Cup Determining Round tie with Chatham Town. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. AFC Wimbledon left it late to start theContinue reading “Dons down Chatham to bag another higher league scalp”
RFEF has given us a glimpse of the institutional misogyny women footballers face
by Rachel Cohen (28/8/23) Above: Players from Atlético Madrid and AC Milan show their solidarity with Jenni Hermoso, a former Atléti player before their Women’s Cup match yesterday. Photo: Diego Souto. If you’re like me you were a) obsessed with the World Cup and b) have spent much of the week since then alternately flabbergasted,Continue reading “RFEF has given us a glimpse of the institutional misogyny women footballers face”
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