By Jan-Kees Joosse (14/3/26) Above: Lobke Loonen in training. Photo: Jan-Kees Joosse. On a Tuesday morning, FC Utrecht are training ahead of their match against Ajax. After weeks of sunshine, the weather has turned nasty, but for one striker there is not a cloud in the sky. Lobke Loonen currently sits second on the top scorersContinue reading “Exclusive: FC Utrecht’s Lobke Loonen on the Eredivisie golden boot race and learning from Alessia Russo”
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From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge
By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Poppy Pattinson for England against Ukraine Photo: London City Lionesses Hope Robinson attended London City Lionesses’ media conference with England’s latest debutant, Poppy Pattinson, who faces Arsenal at Copperjax Community Stadium on Sunday at 11:55am in front of their first ever sold-out crowd. The 25-year-old spoke about her first experience withContinue reading “From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge”
Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier
By Hope Robinson (6/3/26) Hope Robinson attended England’s press conference at the Nottingham Forest City Ground this week ahead of their World Cup Qualifying game against Iceland on Saturday, with the Lionesses’ aiming to secure two of two wins in this international window, following their 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday. Fixture Overview The LionessesContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier”
Klaudia Houlis: Young WA weapon proving talent & hard work pays off
Impetus’ Ben Gilby concludes his series speaking to all three of the Western Australian members of the Australian Schoolgirls squad tour of the UK with this chat with Klaudia Houlis (28/2/26) Above: Klaudia Houlis in action for the Australian Schoolgirls team during their tour of the UK in January. Photo: Instagram. Regular NPLW WA watchersContinue reading “Klaudia Houlis: Young WA weapon proving talent & hard work pays off”
Hannah Reynolds: WA youngster overcoming major challenges to reach for the stars
EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby (23/2/26) Above: Hannah Reynolds (7 – front row, second left) with the Australian Schoolgirls squad that toured the UK in January. Photo supplied by: Kate Reynolds. Western Australian starlet Hannah Reynolds’ selection for the All Australian Schoolgirls’ tour of the UK last month came as rich reward for overcoming the majorContinue reading “Hannah Reynolds: WA youngster overcoming major challenges to reach for the stars”
Lacey Heys: WA youngster on her experience at the Australian School Girls’ tour of the UK
Exclusive by Ben Gilby (16/2/26) Above: The All Australian School Girls squad lining up along with opponents Cardiff City during their UK tour last month. Photo: Emma Heys Facebook. Three young Western Australians, Lacey Heys, Klaudia Houlis, and Hannah Reynolds recently returned home from the UK after being part of the All Australian School GirlsContinue reading “Lacey Heys: WA youngster on her experience at the Australian School Girls’ tour of the UK”
Gabby Hollar on her footballing journey and where the A-League Women can go next
Exclusive by Ella McShane (13/2/26) Above: Gabby Hollar celebrates after scoring for Perth Glory at Western Sydney Wanderers on the opening night of the season. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Following a decorated collegiate career in America, forward Gabby Hollar earned the move of a lifetime to Australia to pursue her professional soccer career. AfterContinue reading “Gabby Hollar on her footballing journey and where the A-League Women can go next”
“It feels like I’m meant to be at Bulleen”: Ashley Jordan returns to the Veneto Club
By Kieran Yap 11/2/26 Above: Ashley Jordan for Francis Marion University. Photo: FMU Patriots Bulleen Lions’s prodigal striker has returned. Ashley Jordan will step on the Veneto Club turf again after five years away in the US College system. The explosive forward rejoins the club where she scored an astounding 39 goals in 27 gamesContinue reading ““It feels like I’m meant to be at Bulleen”: Ashley Jordan returns to the Veneto Club”
Kyah Simon: “Stick with me” – Exclusive Interview
By Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus Women’s Football on December 9, 2025. Header photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Impetus.
Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments
By Emma Burke 30/10/25 Above: Melissa Barbieri in the VIC NPLW for Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Photo: Football Victoria Ahead of the A-League Women season, Emma Burke spoke to a mainstay of the league and one of the biggest names in Australian football, Melissa Barbieri. “The best job in the world,” is what Melissa Barbieri, affectionately knownContinue reading “Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments”
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