18/5/22 Three Liberty A-League Women clubs have this week made head coach-related announcements. Western Sydney Wanderers appointed Kat Smith today for the next two seasons. The AFC/FFA Pro Licence holder comes to Western Sydney after plying her trade at both a domestic and national team level, having held coaching roles within the A-Leagues and MatildasContinue reading “WSW, Canberra United, Newcastle Jets Make Coaching Announcements”
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Young Matildas Heading To The World Cup
Above: Young Matildas eligible players Hana Lowry of Perth Glory (left) and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry (right) pictured with head coach Leah Blayney. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. (16/3/22) The Young Matildas have been confirmed as one of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) three representatives at this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s WorldContinue reading “Young Matildas Heading To The World Cup”
Irish FA Mark International Women’s Day
Above: Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey with Northern Ireland international players Nadene Caldwell, Toni Leigh Finnegan, and Julie Nelson after announcing she has made £100,000 available to help promote female sport through football. Photo: Irish FA. With thanks to Irish FA (8/3/22). Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced funding of £100,000 for the Irish FootballContinue reading “Irish FA Mark International Women’s Day”
Epakis Signs On For A Third Year
Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis, who has extended his spell at the club for a third season. Photo: Perth Glory. After several days of speculation, Perth Glory has confirmed that the club’s Head Coach Alex Epakis has signed a one-year contract extension which will see him remain in charge for the 2022-23 Season.Continue reading “Epakis Signs On For A Third Year”
Adelaide United Announce Pride Game
Artwork provided to Impetus by: Adeleide United 14/2/22 Adelaide United have announced the launch of the inaugural A-Leagues Pride Game, in conjunction with major event partners McDonald’s and Flinders University, on Saturday, 26 February 2022. Adelaide United will be the first A-Leagues Club and the first professional football team to host a Pride Game in Australia with the women’sContinue reading “Adelaide United Announce Pride Game”
John Smith’s Stadium Cup Date For Huddersfield Town
Above: Huddersfield Town pictured on a previous match staged at the John Smith’s Stadium. Photo provided to Impetus by: Huddersfield Town Women (4/1/21). Huddersfield Town Women announced this afternoon that their Fourth Round Vitality Women’s FA Cup fixture against Everton will be held at the mens’ team’s 24,500 capacity John Smith’s Stadium on January 30thContinue reading “John Smith’s Stadium Cup Date For Huddersfield Town”
Scottish Women’s Football Wrap
With an exciting draw for the Third Round of the Scottish Women’s Cup where the big guns meet the lower league sides plus the season launch details for the lower levels of the women’s game in Scotland – we round up all the news from today. Thanks to Scottish Women’s Football (20/12/21). Above: The ScottishContinue reading “Scottish Women’s Football Wrap”
Gustavsson’s Aims For Brazil Clash & Whyman’s Call Up
Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke to the media today ahead of Australia’s game with Brazil tomorrow. Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the session for us. There is also news and photos from Jada Whyman’s call up to the squad after Teagan Micah’s withdrawal through injury Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson during the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson’s Aims For Brazil Clash & Whyman’s Call Up”
Irish Women’s Club Football To Be Shown Free To Air
Above: Players from DLR Waves, Cork City, Peamount United and Shelbourne lining up with TG4 ahead of free to air broadcast of the FAI Women’s National League. Photo: @LOIWomen In what will be a first for the League – which was established in 2011 – a national broadcaster will show four League games free-to-air overContinue reading “Irish Women’s Club Football To Be Shown Free To Air”
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