In our latest interview in the WA On Wednesday series featuring players from the NPL WA Women’s competition, Fremantle City‘s Jessica Darmago spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at the top four challengers, and competing at state level in Tae Kwon Do, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as football (13/7/22). Above:Continue reading “Jessica Darmago: Embracing The Challenge At Fremantle”
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Talaslahti Looks Ahead To Denmark Clash
Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was in Finland’s media conference today and spoke to goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti (10/7/22). Above: Katriina Talaslahti in action for Fleury in France’s D1 Arkema this season. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Finland’s young goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti recognises the importance of Finland’s game against Scandinavian rivals Denmark in Milton Keynes on Tuesday withContinue reading “Talaslahti Looks Ahead To Denmark Clash”
Five Minutes With Poppie Hooks
In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series of interviews with players from the NPL WA Women competition, Murdoch University Melville‘s Poppie Hooks (PH) spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) about last season’s huge success in the competition and playing A-League Women football at the age of 16 (6/7/22). Above: Poppie Hooks (on ground)Continue reading “Five Minutes With Poppie Hooks”
Andreatta Confirms Final U23s Squad For AFF Championships
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from coach Mel Andreatta and defender Charli Grant as Australia’s squad for the AFF Championships was announced today. Above: Mel Andreatta, who will lead the U23 Matildas side in the AFF Women’s Championships this month. Photo: Football Australia. Head Coach Mel Andreatta has finalised Australia’s U-23 Representative Team to compete atContinue reading “Andreatta Confirms Final U23s Squad For AFF Championships”
Captains Speak Ahead Of Highlands & Islands Cup Final
1/7/22 Artwork: Scottish Women’s Football. Sunday’s Scottish Women’s Highlands and Islands League Cup final on Sunday at Nairn sees Sutherland, who lifted last year’s cup with a dramatic 3-2 win over Clachnacuddin, return to the venue to take on Buckie Ladies Development. Buckie Ladies Development currently sit top of the Highlands and Islands League withContinue reading “Captains Speak Ahead Of Highlands & Islands Cup Final”
Olivia Wood: Loving Life With Red Hot RedStar
Olivia Wood is having an impressive campaign with Perth RedStar. The youngster spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and life at the unbeaten NPL WA club who are in outstanding form (29/6/22). Above: Olivia Wood in action against Hyundai NTC this season. Photo supplied by: Perth RedStar. Olivia Wood experienced some ofContinue reading “Olivia Wood: Loving Life With Red Hot RedStar”
Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead
Ahead of tonight’s friendly in Portugal, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson and Charli Grant who put in an impressive performance in difficult circumstances against Spain on Saturday (28/6/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson facing the media today. Photo: Football Australia. “It Surprises Me That People Are Surprised”: Gustavsson OnContinue reading “Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead”
Grainger And Ingle: Wales Are Going In The Right Direction
Impetus’ Martin Townley was in today’s Wales media conference and heard from head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (27/6/22). Above: Gemma Grainger at today’s media conference. Photo: FAW. Wales manager Gemma Grainger spoke to the media ahead of her side’s friendly international against New Zealand. The match on Tuesday will take place inContinue reading “Grainger And Ingle: Wales Are Going In The Right Direction”
Roberts Reflects And Relishes Opportunities With Wales
Impetus welcomes Martin Townley who will be covering Welsh women’s football at both club and international levels for us. He was in Wales’ media conference yesterday to hear from Rhiannon Roberts ahead of the game against New Zealand in Spain (25/6/22). Above: Rhiannon Roberts in yesterday’s media conference. Photo: FAW. After a fantastic season withContinue reading “Roberts Reflects And Relishes Opportunities With Wales”
Perth Stars Continuing Their Rise At Heidelberg United
Isabella Wallhead and Tijan McKenna are two of the brightest teenage stars from Western Australian (WA) football. To extend their experience ahead of another season at Perth Glory in the A-League Women, they have travelled across to play NPLW football in Victoria with Heidelberg United. Impetus’ Kieran Yap spoke to both Isabella and Tijan aboutContinue reading “Perth Stars Continuing Their Rise At Heidelberg United”
