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The Windy City derby previewed

Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger begin their new weekly feature focusing on the NWSL bringing us previews and behind-the-scenes opinions, including access to the club media conferences (4/5/22). Above: Kristie Mewis and Lynn Williams celebrate a goal for Gotham FC against Washington Spirit last month. Photo: Vincent Carchietta/USA Today. Chicago Red Stars will battle GothamContinue reading “The Windy City derby previewed”

Norfolk Weekly Wrap

Darrell Allen provides his weekly round-up of all the women’s football action in Norfolk, including the county’s seven-a-side action (25/4/23). Above: AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Faye Baker claims the ball at Plough Lane on Sunday against Norwich City as the Dons keeper sealed another clean sheet. Photo: Richard Brown. FA Women’s National League Division One SouthContinue reading “Norfolk Weekly Wrap”

Grainger: “We are hard for anyone”

Martin Townley reports from Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger‘s media conference after their UEFA Women’s Nations League draw (3/5/23). Above: Cymru boss Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger told the media after the UEFA Nations League draw that her side will be hard for any opponent to face.  Grainger believes strongly thatContinue reading “Grainger: “We are hard for anyone””

Canaries’ wings clipped as Plewa strikes winner for Dons

AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Norwich City by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon (2/5/23) Above: Norwich City head clear under pressure in the first half on Sunday. Photo: Richard Brown. Emma Plewa’s first-half goal was enough for AFC Wimbledon to end an impressive season with victory at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. A crowd of 1,138 watchedContinue reading “Canaries’ wings clipped as Plewa strikes winner for Dons”

Cwmbran Celtic seal Cup Final win over higher level Cascade YC

Cascade YC 2-3 Cwmbran Celtic Report and photography by Perry Dobbins (2/5/23) Above: Cwmbran Celtic celebrate after their South Wales FA Women’s Cup Final win against higher level opponents Cascade YC. Photo: Perry Dobbins. If the Welsh women’s football pyramid needed an advert, this was it!  Perhaps Cascade were favourites to win this South Wales FAContinue reading “Cwmbran Celtic seal Cup Final win over higher level Cascade YC”

Scottish Weekend Review

from Tom Freeman (1/5/23) Above: Gleniffer celebrate their vital win over Dundee West in SWF League One. Photo: Ger Harley / Sportpix SWF Championship Inverness Caledonian Thistle secured fifth position with a 2-1 home victory over Greenock Morton, with Dryburgh Athletic falling to a 3-2 defeat at Ayr United. The third tier now splits forContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”

Southampton v Sheffield United Photo Gallery

Andy Wicks was at St. Mary’s for Impetus yesterday to capture all the action in this Championship encounter (1/5/23). Above: Southampton goalkeeper Kayla Rendell makes a spectacular save yesterday. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. Southampton 0-1 Sheffield United A full match report from Impetus‘ Johnathan Stack who was in the St. Mary’s pressbox for usContinue reading “Southampton v Sheffield United Photo Gallery”

Birmingham City v Bristol City Photo Gallery

Suvadeep Biswas was at St. Andrews for Impetus to capture all the action as the top two sides in this season’s Championship faced off in the final game of the season (1/5/23). Above: Shania Hayles fires in a shot for Bristol City yesterday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Birmingham City 2-0 Bristol City Birmingham CityContinue reading “Birmingham City v Bristol City Photo Gallery”

Manchester City v Reading Photo Gallery

Matthew Appleby was at the Academy Stadium yesterday to capture all the action for Impetus from the WSL match (1/5/23). Above: Khadija Shaw jumps for joy after putting Manchester City ahead with her 18th goal of the season yesterday. Photo: Matthew Appleby for Impetus. Manchester City 4-1 Reading Manchester City closed the gap on WSLContinue reading “Manchester City v Reading Photo Gallery”