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”
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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”
Perth Glory: Riding The Storm And Thriving
Impetus’ Ben Gilby has followed Perth Glory’s women’s team since they were formed in 2008 and now covers the team throughout the A-League Women season. He reflects on one of the toughest seasons in the club’s history and reveals the inside story of how the team overcame the challenges to experience one of the greatestContinue reading “Perth Glory: Riding The Storm And Thriving”
Sermanni To Be WSW Inaugural Head of Women’s Football
25/3/22 Above: The hugely respected figure of Tom Sermanni unveiled as Western Sydney Wanderers’ first Head of Women’s Football. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers today made the significant announcement that the hugely respected Tom Sermanni has been appointed as the club’s inaugural Head of Women’s Football. Sermanni will oversee the Wanderers’ Liberty A-LeagueContinue reading “Sermanni To Be WSW Inaugural Head of Women’s Football”
Women’s Football Deserves Commitment To Time Frames And Tangible Aims
by Kieran Yap (28/2/22) We are all on the same team, but women’s football fans need to know what the game plan is. The priority this season as it was last, is to keep the league running against unprecedented challenges. For this the APL and Football Australia deserve commendation. However, with good reason, the fansContinue reading “Women’s Football Deserves Commitment To Time Frames And Tangible Aims”
FC United: One-Club Culture At Heart Of Bright Future
FC United of Manchester head coach Tom Fitton spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about his team’s first season in the FA Women’s National League, their large supporter base, and some exciting plans for a successful one club future (6/1/22). Above: FC United Women 2021/22. Photo: @FCUnitedWomen Tom arrived at the club this season forContinue reading “FC United: One-Club Culture At Heart Of Bright Future”
Norfolk Women’s Cup Enters Last Eight Stage
By Darrell Allen (21/12/21). Above: KLSC fire in an effort in their Norfolk Cup game at Caister last weekend. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Hardy Scott Photos. A big weekend of Norfolk Women’s Cup games took place over the weekend although sadly due to rising covid cases, two out of the four ties were cancelled.Continue reading “Norfolk Women’s Cup Enters Last Eight Stage”
Flight of the Nix: Supporting The Pride of NZ Women’s Football
Denise Duffy, an admin of the Wellington Phoenix Facebook group ‘Flight of the Nix’, has been following Kiwi women’s football for quite a while despite only moving to New Zealand this year. For our latest #MidweekDub Feature, she spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about how fan culture is growing for the Phoenix’s new A-LeagueContinue reading “Flight of the Nix: Supporting The Pride of NZ Women’s Football”
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