by Liberty Simons (23/6/23) Above: Germany star Alexandra Popp celebrates scoring in the Euros Semi-Finals last year – whilst she is a well-known international name, so many more of her team-mates should be as well. Photo: Euro 2022. It’s strange to think that the two-time world champions, eight-time European champions, and 2016 Olympic gold medallistsContinue reading “Germany the “underrated” major nation”
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Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru correspondent The Adran Leagues have come to end for 2022/23 – a season that has seen the contued growth of women’s football in Cymru. Cardiff City won the Adran Premier and the FAW Women’s Welsh Cup while Cardiff Met secured the Adran Trophy. Wrexham will go into the Adran PremierContinue reading “Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23”
World Cup Preview: Republic of Ireland
by Ruby Vince (22/6/23). Above: The Republic of Ireland celebrate the playoff win over Scotland that secured their qualification for their first World Cup. Photo: FIFA. The continued development of the Republic of Ireland under Vera Pauw’s stewardship has led them to qualify for their first-ever World Cup this year. Squad A preliminary squad ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Republic of Ireland”
Harriet Meers: Flourishing back at East Bergholt
Harriet Meers was the very first player that Impetus sponsored back in 2020/21. Now, three seasons later, we still sponsor the defender, and she spoke to Ben Gilby about the season just finished at tier six side East Bergholt United (22/6/23). Above: Harriet Meers has had a successful first season back at East Bergholt UnitedContinue reading “Harriet Meers: Flourishing back at East Bergholt”
NWSL Preview: The Pizza derby sees Gotham FC host Chicago Red Stars
by Denise Duffy & Jonathon Hagger (22/6/23) Above: Chicago Red Stars will be all out to come together to defeat Gotham FC this weekend. Photo: IMAGN. Whether you like your pizza crust thick or thin, there is quality on both sides of the line in this matchup. Gotham FC and Chicago have their first re-matchContinue reading “NWSL Preview: The Pizza derby sees Gotham FC host Chicago Red Stars”
Perth Glory announce triple signings ahead of 2023/24 campaign
22/6/23 Above: Local young stars Georgia Cassidy (third right) and Grace Johnston (far right), pictured here with Hyundai NTC in the NPLW WA this season, have been unveiled by Perth Glory as new A-League Women singing this week. Photo: Football West. Perth Glory have unveiled three new signings this week with two of Western Australia’sContinue reading “Perth Glory announce triple signings ahead of 2023/24 campaign”
World Cup Preview: Canada
by Johnathan Stack (21/6/23) Above: The defending Olympic champions, Canada will be aiming to put off-field problems behind them to reach their potential in Australia. Photo: Canada Soccer. Olympic champions Canada will be looking to put off-field problems behind them as the 2015 hosts look to go build on their performance in Tokyo to goContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Canada”
Lionesses speak as World Cup preparations get under way
Words by Rebecca Hall, exclusive photography by Rafaella Macintosh – both at St. George’s Park for Impetus (21/6/23) Above: Mary Earps makes a superb save during the Lionesses’ training session at St. George’s Park. Photo: Rafaella Macintosh for Impetus. The Lionesses arrived on Monday night at St. George’s national training facility, and yesterday they beganContinue reading “Lionesses speak as World Cup preparations get under way”
World Cup Preview: Philippines
by Kris Goman (20/6/23) Above: The Philippines have come together and are now one of the rising stars of Asian women’s football. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The Philippines are an Asian team on the rise. They’ve recently beaten regional opponents including Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. They are made up of a team ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Philippines”
World Cup Preview: Switzerland
by Aimee Logan (19/6/23) Above: Switzerland celebrate their World Cup qualification after defeating Wales in the play-off. Photo: FIFA. Switzerland, known as ‘La Nati’, are set to play in their second FIFA Women’s World Cup this year. They will be hoping to counteract their disappointing 2022 Euros performance and make it past the group stageContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Switzerland”
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