by Kieran Yap (20/7/22) Above: The Women’s World Cup – the tournament starts in a year’s time today. Photo: USA Today. Australia and New Zealand have started the 365-day countdown to the Women’s World Cup with the unveiling of the Unity Pitch in Sydney, along with some other big announcements for football fans. Landmarks acrossContinue reading “One Year Milestone Marked By World Cup Hosts”
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Journeying To Watch Some Of World’s Best
Darrell Allen started attending FAWSL games regularly for the first time this season, making 300+ mile round-trips to Kingsmeadow. He shares his experiences from the campaign below (30/5/22). Above: Chelsea lift the FA Cup at Wembley to cap the end of Darrell Allen’s first season watching them at Kingsmeadow. Photo: Vitality Women’s FA Cup. ThatContinue reading “Journeying To Watch Some Of World’s Best”
No Jonas, Football Was Not “The Winner”
By Rachel Lara Cohen (9/5/22) Above: Things get tasty in Wednesday night’s North London Derby. Photo: Arsenal WFC. Following the North London Derby at the Emirates, Arsenal Manager Jonas Eidevall, stated that his team beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 meant that “football was the winner”. It’s a tired cliché, but there are lots of tired clichésContinue reading “No Jonas, Football Was Not “The Winner””
Busselton City: A Proud History And Building For A Big Future
As an extension of Impetus’ coverage of the Western Australian women’s football scene, Sharon Cowley from WA’s South-West Soccer Association Premier League club Busselton City spoke to Ben Gilby for this week’s WA On Wednesday feature (4/5/22). Above: Busselton City FC. Photo: Sharon Cowley. Busselton City, located in the South-West of the state are celebratingContinue reading “Busselton City: A Proud History And Building For A Big Future”
Master Magician Ji To Depart Chelsea
Impetus brings you news of the imminent departure of one of the FAWSL’s outstanding players. Ben Gilby ends the article with his own personal tribute to the South Korean star – one of his stand out players in three years covering Chelsea Women (29/4/22). Above: Ji So-Yun pictured hitting a trademark shot from outside theContinue reading “Master Magician Ji To Depart Chelsea”
Liskeard Athletic: Pushing For Promotion In Cornwall
Lee Mann is the manager of tier six club Liskeard Athletic. He spoke to Ben Gilby about the club’s great progress, and high hopes for the future (28/4/22). Above: Liskeard Athletic FC. Photo: Janina Augustynowicz. Liskeard Athletic are a big part of a growing successful women’s football scene in Cornwall. Manager Lee Mann came inContinue reading “Liskeard Athletic: Pushing For Promotion In Cornwall”
Mexican Women’s Football
Impetus welcomes new writer Jorge Ceron who will be providing us with regular news from the club and international football scene in Mexico. He begins by introducing us to the game in his country (26/4/22). Above: Women’s Pumas salute the crowd at the University Olympic Stadium. Photo: Liga MX. Let’s start with a brief history.Continue reading “Mexican Women’s Football”
FAWSL: Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea Preview
Rachel Lara Cohen‘s detailed look at two FAWSL clashes between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in five days emphasizes how hugely important in the context of both team’s seasons the games are. Rachel also considers the importance of squad depth in a successful outcome to the matches (22/4/22). Above: Action from Tottenham Hotspur’s game with ArsenalContinue reading “FAWSL: Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea Preview”
Marine Academy Plymouth: Giving Opportunities To Showcase Passion
Samantha Drewery fulfils many roles at Tier Five South-West Women’s Regional Premier side Marine Academy Plymouth, whether it be player, treasurer, and social media officer. She spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club, player pathway and aims of FA Women’s National League football (21/4/22). Above: Marine Academy Plymouth players gather together prior to theirContinue reading “Marine Academy Plymouth: Giving Opportunities To Showcase Passion”
AFC St. Austell: Big Progress In Cornwall
Ben Cooper, assistant coach at tier five AFC St. Austell spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the team’s rapid development over the past three years and how they are building towards a place in the FA Women’s National League (14/4/22). Above: AFC St. Austell 2021/22. Photo: Ben Cooper. Whilst women’s football in the Cornish townContinue reading “AFC St. Austell: Big Progress In Cornwall”
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