In the latest of our WA On Wednesday interviews featuring players from the NPL WA Women’s competition, Subiaco‘s Keziah Burgis talks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the tough first year for the club in the competition, her pride in her team’s continual growth, and the difficulties that women’s football needs to overcome in Western AustraliaContinue reading “Keziah Burgis: Super Proud Of Subi”
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Gustavsson Brings In New Faces Ahead Of Spain & Portugal Test
Ben Gilby hears from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he unveils his squad for this months’ two tough matches as well as from newly called-up Sydney FC stars Taylor Ray and Mackenzie Hawkesby (13/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who has wrung the changes ahead of this month’s challenges against Spain and Portugal. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Gustavsson Brings In New Faces Ahead Of Spain & Portugal Test”
Helen Ward: A Legend For Club And Country
Wales and Watford legend Helen Ward spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her incredible career for club and country as well as looking at how the game has developed and how she believes the sport is developing in tiers two and three. Above: Helen Ward celebrating with Wales. Photo: FAW. Earlier this year, Helen WardContinue reading “Helen Ward: A Legend For Club And Country”
Abbey Meakins: Loving The Creativity And Culture At Perth SC
In the latest of our series of WA On Wednesday interviews, Perth SC’s attacking midfielder Abbey Meakins, who is one of the most dangerous offensive players in the Western Australian NPL, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Perth SC and her club’s positive start to this season (8/6/22). Above: AbbeyContinue reading “Abbey Meakins: Loving The Creativity And Culture At Perth SC”
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”
Tahlia Blanshard: Driven By The Dreams
The ParaMatildas star, who earned a runners-up medal in the recent World Cup, speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her sporting experiences, an incredible fortnight at the World Cup, and the ParaMatildas’ ability to inspire disabled children around the world (30/5/22). Above: Tahlia Blanshard (3) in action for the ParaMatildas against Japan in theContinue reading “Tahlia Blanshard: Driven By The Dreams”
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”
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