Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on the media conferences held by Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Spain counterpart Jorge Vilda, plus The Matildas captain Sam Kerr (19/2/23). Above: Australia captain Sam Kerr at the post-match media conference today. Image: Football Australia. Matildas captain Sam Kerr spoke of the immense pride she had in the teamContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We’re proud of ourselves but wanted the clean sheet”
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Gustavsson: We need to match the tempo & test defending
by Ben Gilby (18/2/23) Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined his belief that his team will need to defend collectively and match Spain’s tempo if they are to come away with a positive outcome against the European giants inContinue reading “Gustavsson: We need to match the tempo & test defending”
Evans on the edge of major Cymru milestone
Impetus’ Martin Townley was in Cymru’s media conference with Gemma Evans and Rachel Rowe ahead of their second Pinatar Cup match against Iceland (18/2/23). Above: Cymru’s Gemma Evans, who could win her 50th cap tonight against Iceland in the Pinatar Cup. Photo: Clwb Pel-Droed. Cymru and Reading defender Gemma Evans emphasised just how much sheContinue reading “Evans on the edge of major Cymru milestone”
Ferns wilt amidst Portuguese pressure
New Zealand 0-5 Portugal by Denise Duffy at Waikato Stadium (17/2/23) Above: The Football Ferns’ Gabi Rennie (black shirt) eyes the ball today against Portugal. Photo: NZ Football Waikato Stadium in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton was in fantastic condition for the kickoff between the Football Ferns and Portugal. Billed as a friendly match submerged in theContinue reading “Ferns wilt amidst Portuguese pressure”
Leah Williamson: Promoting equality and togetherness
Ahead of the Lionesses’ opening Arnold Clark Cup game against South Korea tomorrow, captain Leah Williamson spoke to the media at St. George’s Park. Impetus’ Nathan Edwards was there (15/2/23). Above: England captain Leah Williamson in action during training yesterday. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. Leah Williamson said she would wear the OneLove armband inContinue reading “Leah Williamson: Promoting equality and togetherness”
Inside The Lionesses
Impetus’ Ben Phillips was at England’s training session capturing an EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from St. George’s Park of the squad being put through their paces ahead of the Arnold Clark Cup kicking off on Thursday (15/2/23). Above: Georgia Stanway and Leah Williamson in relaxed mood at St. George’s Park yesterday (15/2/23).
Nix pair added to New Zealand squad
13/2/23 Above: Brianna Edwards has received a late call-up to the New Zealand squad. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix’s Brianna Edwards and Michaela Foster today joined the Football Ferns squad in Hamilton to prepare for the team’s internationals against Portugal and Argentina. Edwards, 20, has been called up to replace first-choice goalkeeper Vic Esson, whoContinue reading “Nix pair added to New Zealand squad”
Five Phoenix stars called up for Football Ferns
9/2/23 Above: New Zealand players huddle before a match. Their latest squad has been revealed. Photo: stuff.co.nz. Five Wellington Phoenix players have been called into the Football Ferns for their upcoming home internationals against Portugal and Argentina. Veteran midfielder Betsy Hassett, first-choice forward Paige Satchell, and young defender Mackenzie Barry have kept their places inContinue reading “Five Phoenix stars called up for Football Ferns”
Grainger announces Cymru squad for Pinatar Cup
by Martin Townley (8/2/23) Above: Wales head coach Gemma Grainger announcing her squad today. Photo: FAW Cymru manager Gemma Grainger has named her first squad after Cymru narrowly missed out on qualifying for the World Cup. There are many familiar names in the squad including Jess Fishlock, Helen Ward, and captain Sophie Ingle. There areContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad for Pinatar Cup”
Lionesses Squad Announcement
7/2/23 Above: Leah Williamson – the Lionesses captain is back in the England squad. Photo: BBC. Ahead of their Arnold Clark Cup defence, England head coach Sarina Wiegman today announced her 26-player squad for the round-robin competition. The headline announcements in the selection see captain Leah Williamson back in the squad after injury forced herContinue reading “Lionesses Squad Announcement”
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