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Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come”

For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Fremantle City’s Annabelle Leek spoke to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Freo, and her aims for this season in the NPLW WA (19/7/23). Above: Annabelle Leek plays a pass for Fremantle City against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Denyse McCulloch, supplied to Impetus by Annabelle Leek. AnnabelleContinue reading “Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come””

West is best?

The vast majority of women’s football fans heading to Australia for the World Cup will be spending their time on the east coast of the country where most of the big-name nations will be playing their matches. Impetus’ Ben Gilby is not following that trend. Instead, he’ll be covering the tournament’s group stages from theContinue reading “West is best?”

World Cup Preview: South Korea

by Genevieve Henry (17/7/23) Above: South Korea celebrate after reaching the Asian Women’s Cup Final last year. Photo: KFA. South Korea have a group of talented, cohesive, and passionate players who will aim to make their mark on the world stage after a decent run of form that saw them finish second in the 2022Continue reading “World Cup Preview: South Korea”

Australia v France Photo Gallery

Impetus’ Kris Goman was pitchside at Marvel Stadium to capture this EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from The Matildas’ final World Cup friendly against France in front of a record crowd for a women’s match in Australia (17/7/23) Above: Mary Fowler (centre) celebrates her winning goal with (left to right) Steph Catley, Tameka Yallop, and Katrina Gorry.Continue reading “Australia v France Photo Gallery”

NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 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 and Rob Lizzi provides images from Perth SC’s win at Balcatta Etna (17/7/23). Above: Poppie Hooks heads home for Perth SC at Balcatta Etna yesterday. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Main reportContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 15 Wrap”

World Cup Preview: Colombia

by Genevieve Henry (16/7/23) Above: Colombia celebrate their win over Argentina that not only sealed their place in the 2022 Copa America Femenina Final, but also qualification for both the World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: CONMEBOL. Colombia, also affectionately known as Las Chicas Superpoderosas or The Powerpuff Girls, are one the best teamsContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Colombia”

World Cup Preview: Morocco

by Genevieve Henry (15/7/23) Above: Morocco will be making history over the coming weeks. Photo: 7e News. The African Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) runners-up have been making history as of late and will want to break a few new records in Australia and New Zealand this summer. As the first-ever Arab country to qualify forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Morocco”

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”