By Genevieve Henry (20/5/23). Above: Catarina Macario for action for Olympique Lyon. Photo: OL Feminin. With USWNT starlet Catarina Macario set to join Chelsea, here’s a look at what she could bring to the Blues. Catarina Macario is a superstar. Anyone with eyes can see that. A prototype of an attacking midfielder, the Brazilian-born playerContinue reading “Catarina, Chelsea and Kerr: What Macario will bring to The Blues”
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Clash of the Titans: Gotham FC faces OL Reign
by Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger (18/5/23) Above: Gotham FC’s Ali Krieger in the huddle. Photo: Devon Cafaro / Gotham FC. Third-ranked Gotham FC faces a significant challenge as they take on OL Reign, the second-ranked team in the NWSL, at Lumen Field on May 21, 2023. It will be a matchup to watch asContinue reading “Clash of the Titans: Gotham FC faces OL Reign”
Cup Final joy for Needham Market
Needham Market 6-0 Bungay Town by Darrell Allen (17/5/23) Above: Needham Market’s two-goal hero Mia Etheridge celebrates after scoring in the final last night. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. Eastern Region Premier Division side Needham Market secured the Suffolk Women’s Cup on Tuesday night at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium with victory over a BungayContinue reading “Cup Final joy for Needham Market”
The Impetus A-League Women’s finals preview: Week One
by Jonathan Tay and Kieran Yap (13/4/23) Above: Cortnee Vine (left) and Mackenzie Hawkesby (right) hold up the premiers plate for top-placed Sydney FC. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The regular season is over, and the top four has been decided. Melbourne Victory will face off against Melbourne City on Saturday afternoon. The winner willContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women’s finals preview: Week One”
Matildas show continued signs of promise, but one concern remains
By Kieran Yap (12/4/23) Above: Charli Grant celebrates her goal for Australia against England. Photo: Football Australia Australia had mixed results over the two games in this international window, but fairly consistent performances. Overall, the international window should be seen as a successful one, despite some lingering concerns. Although a 1-0 loss to Scotland frustratedContinue reading “Matildas show continued signs of promise, but one concern remains”
Ante Juric: The Oracle
By Jamie Dunkin (4/4/23) Above: Sydney FC lift the Premiers Plate on Saturday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. When Ante Juric took over as Sydney FC manager ahead of the 2017/18 season, there was something that stood out in his team which made it unlike competitors – a high number of youth players who hadContinue reading “Ante Juric: The Oracle”
Winners and losers from the Conti Cup Final
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea by Nathan Edwards (6/3/23) Arsenal scored three goals all in the first half to overcome Sam Kerr’s early header, to run out deserved winners of their first trophy in four years in front of a record crowd for a Conti Cup Final at Selhurst Park yesterday. Kerr excellently controlled a long ballContinue reading “Winners and losers from the Conti Cup Final”
Four games to define Spurs’ season
by Rachel Lara Cohen (26/2/23). Above: Tottenham Hotspur’s Celin Bizet plays the ball in against Liverpool earlier this season. Photo: Spurs Women. Tottenham Hotpur are on a seven-game losing streak in the WSL. This is relegation form. Yet, ironically, with the addition of Mana Iwabuchi and Bethany England, plus Ashleigh Neville’s return from suspension, Spurs’Continue reading “Four games to define Spurs’ season”
Matildas can change the momentum of a match & strike when they have it
By Kieran Yap (23/2/23) Above: The belief is strong and the trust is there in the Matildas squad. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The Matildas have won all three games in the latest international window. They scored 10 goals, while conceding just two. But not everything went exactly to plan, and this might be theContinue reading “Matildas can change the momentum of a match & strike when they have it”
Daly boosts claims for striker spot as newcomers shine
by Nathan Edwards (21/2/23) Above: Rachel Daly celebrates after scoring for England against Italy in the Arnold Clark Cup on Sunday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Rachel Daly’s headed brace overcame Italy’s second-half scare and maintained England’s flawless record in the Arnold Clark Cup. Daly scored either side of Sofia Cantore’s controversial finish, to keepContinue reading “Daly boosts claims for striker spot as newcomers shine”
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