Impetus partner club Ashford Town Middlesex have started the Tier Five London & South-East Premier with six wins from six – averaging over six goals a game in the process. Assistant Head coach Matthew Aumeeruddy, captain Liss Down and striker Ashley Cheatley, sponsored by Impetus all spoke to Ben Gilby about their campaign so far.Continue reading “Red Hot Tangerines”
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W-League No More – Step Closer To Equality Under A-Leagues Banner
“It’s not men’s football, or women’s football, it’s just football,” he said. “We’re committed to growing the game in Australia – for everyone. That means delivering a world-class experience on and off the pitch and inspiring the next-generation of A-Leagues superstars to fulfil their highest potential. This is just the beginning of our ambitious, long-term vision for the growth of football in Australia.”
W-League Expansion Announced As New Zealand Joins The Party
There has been talk about a New Zealand-based club joining the W-League for quite a while. Wellington Phoenix, who initially looked like joining last season were finally announced overnight as the newest club for 2021/22. We hear from the APL, Phoenix officials and also discover further expansion plans for 12 months time. Artwork: W-League. TheContinue reading “W-League Expansion Announced As New Zealand Joins The Party”
Scottish Women’s Football Receives £100,000 Funding Boost
The Scottish Football Partnership Trust pictured here at Hampden Park today with a cheque for £100,000. Photo supplied by: Scottish Women’s Football. An anonymous benefactor has donated a further £100,000 to The Scottish Football Partnership Trust (SFP Trust) in support of Scottish Women’s Football (SWF). This donation will help strengthen the infrastructure and capacity of SWFContinue reading “Scottish Women’s Football Receives £100,000 Funding Boost”
Hamilton Academical: Back To The Top Flight
With the new season of the Scottish Women’s Premier League One kicking off this weekend, Robert Watson, assistant manager of newly promoted Hamilton Academical spoke to Ben Gilby. Above: Hamilton Academicals celebrate their promotion back to the SWPL 1 at the end of last season. Photo: Ian Steel Photography, supplied by: Hamilton Academical WFC. TheContinue reading “Hamilton Academical: Back To The Top Flight”
Wexford Youths: Successful Past And A Bright Future
Wexford Youths are the most successful club the FAI Women’s National League’s history and are enjoying another great season this time round. The club’s media officer Ronan McCarthy spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about the club, its development and their aims. Photo above: Wexford Youths. Wexford Youths are one of the most successful teamsContinue reading “Wexford Youths: Successful Past And A Bright Future”
Reds Announce Contract Extensions And A Departure
Above: Matilda McNamara in action for Adelaide United last season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Adelaide United Adelaide United have announced the retention of head coach Adrian Stenta and South Australian born players Emily Hodgson and Matilda McNamara all on two year contracts. The news is tempered by the news that Head of Women’s Football, IvanContinue reading “Reds Announce Contract Extensions And A Departure”
Francesca Ogilvie: From Stonehaven To The SWPL1
Aberdeen‘s Francesca Ogilvie (pictured above with her SWPL Player of the Month Award by Aberdeen FC) has just been named as the SWPL2’s Player of the Month for June – a month that saw the team clinch their first ever promotion to the top flight of Scottish women’s football. Impetus hears all about her busyContinue reading “Francesca Ogilvie: From Stonehaven To The SWPL1”
Scottish Premier Women’s Fixtures Unveiled
Yesterday, Impetus announced on social media that we will be launching detailed regular coverage of the Scottish women’s game for the new season. In our first Scottish piece, we provide all the details as the new season’s Scottish Women’s Premier League fixtures were unveiled. The fixtures for the 2021/22 Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) seasonContinue reading “Scottish Premier Women’s Fixtures Unveiled”
We Are Matildas
Impetus editor Ben Gilby was born in South-West London but is known to be a long-time supporter of The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s team. He explains his journey from discovering this very special team to interviewing their players and reporting on their games (16/7/21). Craven Cottage, Fulham FC on 9th October 2018. England v Australia.Continue reading “We Are Matildas”
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