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Sydney FC are Champions after emphatic win over Western United

Sydney FC 4-0 Western United Report by Kieran Yap, EXCLUSIVE photography from Kris Goman at CommBank Stadium for Impetus. Above: Sydney FC lift the trophy after their Grand Final success today against Western United. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Madison Haley’s brace will get the headlines, Nat Tobin lifted the trophy, and Mackenzie Hawkesby wasContinue reading “Sydney FC are Champions after emphatic win over Western United”

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion Photo Gallery

Jay Patel was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last night for Impetus to capture all the action from this vital WSL game in the battle to avoid relegation (30/4/23). Above: Lee Geum-min (9) looks to beat Spurs’ Drew Spence last night. Photo: Jay Patel. Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Brighton and Hove Albion Spurs and Brighton sharedContinue reading “Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion Photo Gallery”

Beall and Torcaso: It’s an unbelievable achievement but we’re ready for Sydney

Ahead of Sunday’s A-League Women Grand Final, Western United‘s Hillary Beall and head coach Mark Torcaso spoke to the media about their team’s incredible achievements across their inaugural season and their preparations for the big game – Ben Gilby reports (28/4/23). Above: Western United goalkeeper Hillary Beall speaking to the media today. Image: Western United.Continue reading “Beall and Torcaso: It’s an unbelievable achievement but we’re ready for Sydney”

Brave Dons go down to Gunners in Cup Final

AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Arsenal Academy by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon (27/4/23) Above: The AFC Wimbledon side that started last night’s Capital Cup Final at CB Hounslow. Photo: Emily Topping. AFC Wimbledon gave Arsenal’s young talent a scare before succumbing to a narrow Capital Cup Final defeat last night. A 2-1 loss came after EmmaContinue reading “Brave Dons go down to Gunners in Cup Final”

I don’t need to be inspired

by Rachel Cohen (27/4/23) Above: The crowd at Tottenham Hotspur home game at Brisbane Road this season. Photo: Spurs Women. The focus of women’s football on inspiring young girls limits the growth of the game. When Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters in 9.58 seconds. I was mesmerised. It was spectacular. It did not mean myContinue reading “I don’t need to be inspired”

Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances

Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg at Camp Nou, Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith joined Chelsea’s pre-game media conference with head coach Emma Hayes, and club captain, Magdalena Eriksson (27/4/23). Above: Sam Kerr is crowded out by Barcelona players in Saturday’s first leg at Stamford Bridge, she will be hoping to put up a moreContinue reading “Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances”

Sydney FC’s Rule & Tobin speak ahead of Grand Final

by Ben Gilby (27/4/23) Above: Charlize Rule speaking to the media today. Image: Sydney FC. Sydney FC’s Charlize Rule is confident that her team has what it takes to end their run of three Grand Final defeats in a row when they take on Western United on Sunday at CommBank Stadium. The 20-year-old spoke ofContinue reading “Sydney FC’s Rule & Tobin speak ahead of Grand Final”

Pride wounded by Wirksworth

Pride Park 3-4 Wirksworth Colts by Doug Outt (26/4/23) Above: Pride Park goalkeeper Jade Howell put in a great performance in her return between the sticks for the club. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. Pride Park were brought down from the buzz of a resounding win last week, to a feeling of disappointment after defeat to theContinue reading “Pride wounded by Wirksworth”