Impetus brings you up to date with all the player movements over the past 24 hours with Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory, and Sydney FC each announcing new players (25/8/23). Above: Elise Kellond-Knight in action for Melbourne Victory at Perth Glory last season. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Melbourne Victory have announced the key re-signing of midfielder EliseContinue reading “A-League Women Signings News”
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Competition: Win a copy of ‘Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Journal’
by Ben Gilby (24/8/23) Photo: Simon & Schuster AU. Author Louise Blair has given Impetus one copy of her book ‘Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Journal’ for a lucky young player to win in this special competition. Originally published in Australia, this 160-page book is aimed at junior footballers early in their journey in the sport.Continue reading “Competition: Win a copy of ‘Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Journal’”
Le Havre: The right move for Katriina Talaslahti?
Impetus‘ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively with goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti who recently signed a two-year deal with D1 Arkema side Le Havre (24/8/23) Above: Katriina Talaslahti with her new jersey. Photo: Anne Talaslahti. Katriina Talaslahti, the previous number one goalkeeper helped Fleury to finish fourth in D1 Arkema in the 2021-2022 season. However, sheContinue reading “Le Havre: The right move for Katriina Talaslahti?”
Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza
Over the past few days, a total of 17 players have been announced by seven clubs in the A-League Women, and there have been coaching developments at a further two sides. Here’s Impetus’ in-depth guide of who is going where (24/8/23). Above: Cortnee Vine talking earlier this week about her decision to stay at SydneyContinue reading “Two Matildas sign up for new A-League Women season amidst signing bonanza”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 20 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full round-up of all the matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition plus details of the latest Young Matildas selection (21/8/23). Above: Olivia Trueman celebrates her goal for Fremantle City which levelled the scores at 1-1 on Friday night with Hyundai NTC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Denyse McCulloch. Latest newsContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 20 Wrap”
Spain emerge victorious: World Cup Final analysis
In her debut article for Impetus, Aimee-Lou Caldecourt reflects on the World Cup Final, looking at how Spain won the day against an England side who grew into the tournament (21/8/23). Above: Spain lift the World Cup at Stadium Australia last night. Photo: SEFutbolFem. Joy for Spain, heartbreak for England, but how did Spain getContinue reading “Spain emerge victorious: World Cup Final analysis”
Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do”
Ben Gilby reports on the Matildas’ post-match media conference after their Third Place Play-Off defeat to Sweden as head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined the “serious investment” he wants to see now, and players Caitlin Foord and Alex Chidiac reflected on an incredible month (20/8/23). Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson at last night’s post-match media conference.Continue reading “Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do””
The ongoing battle to support Human Rights in sport
by Genevieve Henry in Sydney (19/8/23) Above: From left to right: Craig Foster, Kate Gill, and Minky Worden take part in the event on Thursday. Photo provided to Impetus by: UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australian Human Rights Institute, alongside international nonprofit Human Rights Watch hosted an eventContinue reading “The ongoing battle to support Human Rights in sport”
Four clubs announce A-League Women signings
18/8/23 Above: Millie Farrow in action during her time with Bristol City. Photo: The FA. Perth Glory yesterday announced the signing of English forward Millie Farrow for the 2023/24 season. The 27-year-old brings a wealth of top-flight experience from England where she represented Chelsea, Bristol City, Reading, Leicester City, and Crystal Palace and has mostContinue reading “Four clubs announce A-League Women signings”
Norfolk Weekly Round-Up
Darrell Allen is back with the first of his detailed weekly reviews of the women’s football scene in the country of Norfolk (17/8/23). Above: Rebekah Lake fires the ball over Yaxley Phoenix goalkeeper Kira Markwell to score Mulbarton Wanderers’ first ever goal in Tier Six. Photo: Ben Cunningham. Match of the Weekend Eastern Region DivisionContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Round-Up”
