Category Archives: Player Interview

Wise Williams reflects on journey that shaped her

by Alyce Collett (30/9/26) Above: Ryan Williams (right) in action earlier this year against KC Current. Photo: via NC Courage. Despite how much she is a core member of the North Carolina Courage defence these days, things have not always been easy in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for Courage co captain Ryan Williams. Williams was initiallyContinue reading “Wise Williams reflects on journey that shaped her”

From the Winner’s Circle – NPLW Victoria Grand Final 2026

by Alyce Collett (25/9/26) Above: Avondale FC celebrate after winning the 2026 NPLW Victoria Grand Final. Photo: Alyce Collett for Impetus. After Avondale FC’s dramatic come from behind win in the NPLW Victoria Grand Final last weekend, the excitement amongst the playing group was palpable for all to see. Sloane Young – Avondale’s first goal scorer of theContinue reading “From the Winner’s Circle – NPLW Victoria Grand Final 2026”

“Trust the process” says Everton star ahead of new campaign

by Alyce Collett (6/9/26) Above: Maz Pacheco and her Everton team mates will certainly be looking for a much more straightforward season than last year was. Photo: via Everton Women. It is the dawn of a new season for Everton, with the Toffees looking to build upon a 2025/26 season that could have gone better but also couldContinue reading ““Trust the process” says Everton star ahead of new campaign”

“We have confidence and we have belief in the team”

By Chloe Reynolds (29/5/26) Above: Fran Kirby preparing for the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Photo: BHAFCWomen on X Brighton & Hove Albion forward Fran Kirby spoke to the media ahead of the FA cup final. Kirby is no stranger to the FA Cup having won it with Chelsea on four occasions (2014/15, 2017/18,Continue reading ““We have confidence and we have belief in the team””

Makala Woods exclusive interview

Wellington Phoenix’s Makala Woods is arguably the biggest impact player of the A-League Women in 2026. The American attacker answers Ben Gilby‘s questions in an exclusive interview for Impetus (19/3/26) Above: Makala Woods, second white shirt from the right, reacts after scoring Wellington Phoenix’s third goal against Brisbane Roar on Saturday. Photo: Ryan Imray forContinue reading “Makala Woods exclusive interview”

Exclusive: FC Utrecht’s Lobke Loonen on the Eredivisie golden boot race and learning from Alessia Russo

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”

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”