Player Interview

Alice Curr: Building On Good Foundations With QPR & Surrey

Queen’s Park Rangers’ attacker Alice Curr was part of the Surrey team that played in the landmark game against Afghanistan Development last weekend. After the match, she spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at QPR, and why she loves representing Surrey (6/6/22). Above: Alice Curr in action for Queen’s Park RangersContinue reading “Alice Curr: Building On Good Foundations With QPR & Surrey”

Nicole Christodoulou: ParaMatildas Star Puts Her Name Down In History

The ParaMatildas World Cup runner-up speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the challenges that she faced to adapt after two life-changing strokes, and how she overcame them to record some of the greatest achievements in Australian female Para Football (3/6/22). Above: Nicole Christodoulou (2) in action for the ParaMatildas against Spain in the World CupContinue reading “Nicole Christodoulou: ParaMatildas Star Puts Her Name Down In History”

Lisa Topping: Chorley’s Season Has Been On A Different Level

In this, the first of our post-season catch-ups with Impetus’ sponsored players and partner clubs, Lisa Topping of FA Women’s National League Division One North side Chorley spoke to Ben Gilby (2/6/22). Above: Lisa Topping (right) in action for Chorley against Newcastle United this season. Photo: John Shirras. For the second season running, Impetus sponsoredContinue reading “Lisa Topping: Chorley’s Season Has Been On A Different Level”

Mikayla Lyons: Aiming To Push Freo & The WA Scene Forward

In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series of interviews with NPL WA Women players, Fremantle City captain Mikayla Lyons spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, leadership experiences, and the challenges that the women’s football scene in Western Australia has to both confront and overcome (1/6/22). Above: Mikayla Lyons (black kit)Continue reading “Mikayla Lyons: Aiming To Push Freo & The WA Scene Forward”

Summer Evans: Pride Of Derbyshire

Pride Park striker Summer Evans spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and why she loves being a part of the tier seven Derbyshire Ladies League Division One side (26/5/22). Above: Summer Evans on the charge for Pride Park against Mickleover Sports. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. Summer Evans is a player with aContinue reading “Summer Evans: Pride Of Derbyshire”

Meghan Hulsman: Embracing Challenge For A Positive Future

In the latest of our WA On Wednesday interviews featuring WA NPL Women players, Murdoch University Melville’s Meghan Hulsman had a quick chat with Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her career so far, life at the reigning NPL WA Women’s champions, and the current campaign (25/5/22). Above: Megan Hulsman (left) in action for Murdoch University Melville against Balcatta Etna. Photo: JASP Photography. BG: Can youContinue reading “Meghan Hulsman: Embracing Challenge For A Positive Future“

Brooke Chaplen: Farewell To A Legend

By Abi Ticehurst (20/5/22). Above: Brooke Chaplen (centre) walking out onto her home pitch with Reading. Photo: Reading FC Women. Reading’s Brooke Chaplen retired from professional football at the conclusion of the FAWSL season. The midfielder had been sidelined for the Royals since November due to injury, but her season was indefinitely put on pauseContinue reading “Brooke Chaplen: Farewell To A Legend”

Larissa Walsh: One Of The West’s Brightest Stars

Perth Red Star’s Larissa Walsh recently played her 230th game for the club, including matches under their previous guise as the Northern Redbacks. She has been part of one of Western Australia’s foremost women’s sporting teams for 10 years now. In the latest of our WA On Wednesday interview features with NPL WA Women players,Continue reading “Larissa Walsh: One Of The West’s Brightest Stars”