Bulleen jump to first, but South still in the hunt: NPLW Victoria Round 19

By Kieran Yap 24/7/23 (kieran84@live.com.au) Above: South Melbourne celebrate one of thier goals against Preston Lions. Image: South Melbourne FC Instagram Box Hill United 2-1 Bayside United. While the finals teams in the Victorian NPLW seem settled, Box Hill and Bayside are both lurking just outside of the top four and have been in strongContinue reading “Bulleen jump to first, but South still in the hunt: NPLW Victoria Round 19”

Lionesses take the points but Haiti take the praise

England 1-0 Haiti from Kris Goman at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (22/7/23) Above: Georgia Stanway steps up to take England’s penalty. Photo: Lionesses. England were not particularly convincing tonight. Overall, the most that could be said was they got the win against the hardworking and hugely talented young Haiti side. It was very hard to getContinue reading “Lionesses take the points but Haiti take the praise”

Lionesses battle to break through in send-off match

England 0-0 Portugal by Ruby Vince at Stadium MK (2/7/23) Above: Lauren James looks to burst through against Portugal yesterday, supported by Alessia Russo. Photo: Lionesses. England’s send-off game ended in a disappointing goalless draw against Portugal in Milton Keynes. Sarina Wiegman’s team did not perform at their best, even with multiple chances to grabContinue reading “Lionesses battle to break through in send-off match”

Midwest United earn the spoils in feisty clash at Detroit City

Detroit City 0-2 Midwest United Report and EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from Genevieve Henry at Keyworth Stadium (11/6/23). Above: Detroit City fire in a shot in their home game with Midwest United. Photo: Genevieve Henry. Midwest United came away from Keyworth Stadium with all the points on Friday night in the USL W League. The USLContinue reading “Midwest United earn the spoils in feisty clash at Detroit City”

National Academy Programme Cup joy for Glasgow City, Hearts, and Hibernian

from Tom Freeman (29/5/23) Above: Glasgow City lift the SHAAP 18s National Academy Programme Cup Final after thwi win over Rangers. Photo: Ger Harley / Sportpix. Glasgow City have secured a cup double in the under-18s elite youth game after beating Rangers 3-1 in the SHAAP 18s National Academy Programme Cup final. The result followsContinue reading “National Academy Programme Cup joy for Glasgow City, Hearts, and Hibernian”

Ashford United v Eastbourne United Photo Gallery

Ashford United 4-5 Eastbourne United Report and EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from Jon Smalldon (29/5/23). Above: Ashford United celebrate with the London & South East Division One South championship trophy yesterday. Photo: Jon Smalldon for Impetus. Ashford United celebrated their promotion to tier five with a day in the sun and a big crowd at theContinue reading “Ashford United v Eastbourne United Photo Gallery”

Arsenal season ends in defeat to breakthrough side Villa

Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa Report by Aimee Logan in the press box at Meadow Park. EXCLUSIVE photo gallery for Impetus by: Adam Johnstone. Above: Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly looks to get away from Arsenal’s Lotte Wubben-Moy at Meadow Park yesterday. Photo: Adam Johnstone for Impetus. Arsenal’s season ended with a defeat on their home soilContinue reading “Arsenal season ends in defeat to breakthrough side Villa”

Watford seal instant Championship return over hard-working Forest

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Watford by Freya Ward at Stadium: MK for Impetus (20/5/23). Above: Poppy Wilson heads home Watford’s winning goal. Photo: Watford FC Women. Watford have been promoted back to the Barclays Women’s Championship after a year in the FAWNL Southern Premier division thanks to Poppy Wilson’s goal early into the first half, which sealedContinue reading “Watford seal instant Championship return over hard-working Forest”

Pride at doubleheader success

Pride Park v AFC Normanton To complete their season in the tier seven Derbyshire Ladies League Division One, Impetus partner club Pride Park played two back-to-back matches of 60 minutes against AFC Normanton. ‘Doug Outt’ reports. Above: Pride Park’s first game with AFC Normanton was their designated #HerGameToo fixture, and the squad proudly pose withContinue reading “Pride at doubleheader success”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the final of Coupe de France and comments the departure of Olympique Lyonnais President Jean-Michel Aulas. Plus, photos of Ellie Carpenter courtesy of Pauline Figuet who was pitch side (16/5/23). Above: Olympique Lyonnais, Winner of their 10th Coupe de France 2-1 against Paris St.Germain. Photo: Damien LG, Olympique Lyonnais. Olympique Lyonnais 2-1Continue reading “The View From France”