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Illustrious Legends: Five of the best

by Emmanuel Faith (15/7/23) Above: Canadian legend Christine Sinclair who will be going all out to add to her world record tally of goals at the World Cup at the age of 40. Photo: City News, Toronto. Recently, Impetus published our list of 23 players under the age of 23 that you should watch outContinue reading “Illustrious Legends: Five of the best”

World Cup Preview: Germany

by Johnathan Stack (14/7/23) Above: Germany – lining up for another bid for World Cup glory. Photo: Her Football Hub. Germany, who hosted the 2011 tournament, will be a strong contender, and their coach, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, has announced a strong squad for this summer’s tournament. Squad Goalkeepers: Anne-Katrin Berger, Merle Frohms, Stina Johannes. Defenders: Sara Doorsoun, MatinaContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Germany”

World Cup Preview: Argentina

by Jorge Ceron (13/7/23). Above: Argentina battle against Colombia in the knock-out stages of the Copa América last year. Photo: Inside The Games Argentine soccer continues to celebrate after the World title won last winter in the men’s world cup, and now the Argentine women’s team will try to continue with the mysticism and magic.Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Argentina”

World Cup Preview: Italy

by Genevieve Henry (12/7/23) Above: Italy celebrate their qualification after edging out Switzerland for an automatic spot at the World Cup. Photo: FIFA. The Italian Women’s National Team, known as Le Azzure (The Blues) are a rising team in the world of women’s football. They have always been a steadily growing team on the EuropeanContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Italy”

Ashley Cheatley: We want to work hard and push on

Impetus has sponsored Ashford Town (Middx) hotshot Ashley Cheatley for several seasons now. She recently spoke to Ben Gilby about the club’s first season in the FA Women’s National League, close season changes at the club, and aims for next season (12/7/23). Above: Impetus sponsored Ashley Cheatley. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Ashley Cheatley. AshleyContinue reading “Ashley Cheatley: We want to work hard and push on”

World Cup Preview: South Africa

by Genevieve Henry (11/7/23) Above: South Africa lift the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations last year. Photo: CGTN Africa. South Africa, affectionately known as Banyana Banyana (The Girls), has been on the brink of something special for some time now. After winning the Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), they will be looking to prove thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: South Africa”

Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud”

Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on today’s Matildas pubic shirt presentation ceremony and presents the views of Australia stars Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and head coach Tony Gustavsson (11/7/23) Above: The Matildas are presented with their World Cup jerseys at a public ceremony in Melbourne today. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia. The Matildas received theirContinue reading “Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud””

World Cup Preview: Sweden

by Camilia Lane (10/7/23) Above: Sweden will be hoping for plenty of celebrations in July and August at the World Cup. Photo: Naomi Baker. Ranked third in the world, Sweden always seen to produce strong performances when a major tournament comes around. Peter Gerhardsson will manage the team for his sixth year after taking overContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Sweden”

Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz

Ahead of Friday’s final friendly with France, Australia’s Hayley Raso spoke about the exciting times ahead for The Matildas. Ben Gilby reports (10/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Big life-defining moments have a habit of creeping up on you. For Real Madrid’s latest signing Hayley Raso, the realisation that we areContinue reading “Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz”