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”
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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”
Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth RedStar‘s top scorer Reina Kagami speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that started as a young girl in Japan and has taken her to Western Australia (11/7/23). Above: Reina Kagami gets a shot in on goal for Perth RedStar against Murdoch University Melville. Photo: RobbieContinue reading “Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar”
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”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 14 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition with photos from the Subiaco v Perth SC match supplied by Rob Lizzi (10/7/23). Above: Fremantle City’s match-winner on Sunday, Olivia Trueman in action earlier in the season Photo: Denyse McCulloch. Main report ofContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 14 Wrap”
Cymru prepare for USWNT clash
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru correspondent (9/7/23) Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger speaking to the media ahead of today’s game with the World Champions. Photo: FAW Gemma Grainger and her Cymru squad are in California as they prepare to face the USA as part of the World Champions’ preparations to defend their trophy. TheContinue reading “Cymru prepare for USWNT clash”
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