Just over two months after the World Cup, The Matildas are back in action. Impetus’ Ben Gilby, who spent a month back in Australia for the tournament, reflects on a period which combined strong emotional ties with the women’s game in the city of Perth to never-to-be-forgotten experiences (27/10/23). Above: The scene at Stadium AustraliaContinue reading “A month of dreams and life-affirming memories”
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Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery Two
In the second of exclusive photo galleries from the Olympic qualifier, Kris Goman was pitchside at HBF Park for Impetus to capture these images from yesterday’s game (27/10/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter battles for possession in Perth last night. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. To view our first photo gallery from the match, by Cat Bryant,Continue reading “Australia v IR Iran Photo Gallery Two”
Wiegman & Earps: “We want to improve our game and get a result”
Impetus had reporter Rebecca Hall and photographer Madeleine Blount at St. George’s Park today to cover the Lionesses’ media conference ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Nations League game with Belgium at the King Power Stadium and capture today’s training (26/10/23). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman & Earps: “We want to improve our game and get a result””
Lionesses prepare for Belgium double header
Report by Freya Ward, exclusive photos by Morganna King, both at St. George’s Park for Impetus (25/10/23). Above: England’s Millie Bright looking relaxed in training. Photo: Morganna King for Impetus. The Lionesses have regrouped ahead of their doubleheader against Belgium in the UEFA Women’s Nations League in hopes of securing Team GB Olympic qualification, butContinue reading “Lionesses prepare for Belgium double header”
Coates reveals England U23 squad
19/10/23 Above: Ebony Salmon is part of a very strong England U23 squad announced by Emma Coates for their forthcoming two fixtures. Photo: Aston Villa. England Women’s U23 Head Coach Emma Coates has selected a 23-strong squad for fixtures against Italy and Portugal The Young Lionesses are in action in October as they look toContinue reading “Coates reveals England U23 squad”
Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home
12/10/23 Above: Home town hero – Sam Kerr is coming back to Perth. Photo: Hindustan Times. The Matildas’ final squad has been named for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round Two which will take place later this month in Perth. Australia will start their path to Paris 2024 with Head Coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home”
Wiegman and Bright: Motivations and supporting the next generation of Lionesses
Impetus’ Aimee Reynolds was at St. George’s Park today to review England training and join the media conference with head coach Sarina Wiegman and captain Millie Bright. Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lucy Atherton for Impetus. Ahead of England’s first-ever UEFA Nations League game againstContinue reading “Wiegman and Bright: Motivations and supporting the next generation of Lionesses”
Grainger: This is where we want to be
Impetus’ Cymru correspondent Martin Townley reports from Cymru’s media conference today featuring head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (21/9/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru manager Gemma Grainger described being in the new Women’s Nations League A as exactly where she wants her team to be. Speaking to the mediaContinue reading “Grainger: This is where we want to be”
Inside The Lionesses
Impetus’ Freya Ward was at St. George’s Park to observe England training and then joined the media conference with Rachel Daly (20/9/23). Above: Rachel Daly (left) who spoke to the media from St. George’s Park, photographed at a pre-World Cup training session. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. The Lionesses have regrouped at St. George’s ParkContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses”
Grainger announces Cymru squad for September challenges
14/9/23 Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced her 26-player Cymru squad for the opening matches of the UEFA Women’s Nations League, away to Iceland and home to Denmark. Rachel Rowe returns to the squad after missing July’s 2-0 defeat to the USA in San Jose, while Hannah Cain missesContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad for September challenges”
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