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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”

World Cup Preview: Panama

by Genevieve Henry (9/7/23) The Panama Women’s National Team has been on the brink of success for years, and in qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, they have gone above and beyond expectations. Nicknamed Las Canaleras, this young, talented, and beloved team will aim to give their fans hope for the future. Above: Panama celebrateContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Panama”

World Cup Preview: Jamaica

by Rachel Cohen (8/7/23) Above: Heading for their second World Cup in a row – Jamaica. Photo: JFF. Known as the Reggae Girlz, this is Jamaica’s second World Cup qualification in a row. They have few expectations but have sufficient quality to hope they might pull off a surprise. More trivially, off the pitch, forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Jamaica”

23 Players under the age of 23 to look out for at the World Cup

Impetus’ Genevieve Henry and Liberty Simons team up to highlight who they believe are the young players who will light up this year’s World Cup (7/7/23) Above: Germany’s Lena Oberdorf, one of the top young stars identified by Impetus to keep an eye on at the World Cup. Photo: 90 Minutes. Lena Oberdorf  It’s noContinue reading “23 Players under the age of 23 to look out for at the World Cup”

World Cup Preview: Brazil

by Aimee Reynolds (7/7/23) Above: Brazil celebrate their qualification. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez. The Brazil national women’s team is one of the strongest teams in the world, ranked ninth overall. Pia Sundhage’s side has some of the most skillful players in the world which could lead to big things for this July and August.  Squad Goalkeepers:Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Brazil”

World Cup Preview: France

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (6/7/23) Above: France look to acclimatise for their trip to Australia for the World Cup. Photo: FFF. The France women’s national football team, nicknamed ‘Les Bleues’ (The Blue ones) will be looking to live up to their FIFA World Ranking of fifth to go deep into this year’s tournament. Squad French headContinue reading “World Cup Preview: France”

Ashford Town (Middx): Changes made but still the same progressive ethos

Above: Ashford Town (Middx) celebrating at the end of the previous season. They had so much to be proud of during 2022/23 as well. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Ashford Town (Middx). Ashford Town (Middx) have been on an upward trajectory since their formation. Their latest promotion saw them finally reach the FA Women’s NationalContinue reading “Ashford Town (Middx): Changes made but still the same progressive ethos”

World Cup Preview: Vietnam

by Genevieve Henry (5/7/23) Above: Vietnam celebrate after qualifying for their first World Cup after winning the play-offs at the Asian Cup last year. Photo: Tuoi Tre News. The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, also known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng (Golden Star Women Warriors) are a vibrant team full of young talent andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Vietnam”

Tanika Lala: One of Western Australia’s brightest young stars

For this week’s WA on Wednesday feature, Hyundai NTC’s attacking star Tanika Lala speaks exclusively to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey from the Western Australia Goldfields to becoming one of the NPLW WA’s top scorers and going on trial in Scotland. All whilst still a teenager (5/7/23) Above: Tanika Lala (right) celebrates a goalContinue reading “Tanika Lala: One of Western Australia’s brightest young stars”