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”
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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”
Red Hot Tangerines
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”
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”
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