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”

Young Lionesses announce squad for Norway & Belgium tests

14/9/23 Above: Young Lionesses head coach Emma Coates. Photo: The FA. Head Coach Emma Coates has named a 23-strong squad for the England U23 squad’s first two fixtures of the new campaign The Young Lionesses will travel away to Norway to kick off the season before hosting Belgium at home in Shrewsbury. The Young Lionesses,Continue reading “Young Lionesses announce squad for Norway & Belgium tests”

Wiegman: Short turnaround frustrations ahead of Lionesses Nations Cup launch

by Morganna King at Wembley Stadium for Impetus (13/9/23) Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman, who announced her squad for the Lionesses’ forthcoming matches this afternoon. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas. Ahead of the 2023 Nations League group stages commencing in just over a week’s time, England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman announced her 24-player squad to takeContinue reading “Wiegman: Short turnaround frustrations ahead of Lionesses Nations Cup launch”

Australian News

7/9/23 Above: Ischia Brooking (right) was selected once more for the Junior Matildas squad. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Junior Matildas squad announced for U17 Asian Cup Qualifying Junior Matildas’ head coach Rae Dower has named the final 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifying Round Two.   Australia’s U-17 Women’s National Team have beenContinue reading “Australian News”