Dylan Holmes Returns!

One of Adelaide United’s biggest names from last season is back in red. Ben Gilby heard from both Dylan Holmes and head coach Adrian Stenta (15/12/21). Above: Dylan Holmes pictured on her debut for Australia in the Netherlands earlier this year. Photo: Football Australia. Adelaide United today announced the return of midfielder, Dylan Holmes forContinue reading “Dylan Holmes Returns!”

A-League Women Weekly News Wrap

Ben Gilby brings a round-up of the media events this week from fice A-League Women clubs which includes full coverage of three MASSIVE signings as he hears from Emily van Egmond, Lynn Williams, and Alex Chidiac. There’s also coverage of Rebekah Stott‘s media conference where she spoke about her return to senior football after battlingContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly News Wrap”

“It Doesn’t Really Get Any Better…” Chelsea Ready For Wembley

Impetus‘ Kieran Yap was invited to Chelsea’s pre-Cup Final press conference and heard from Emma Hayes, Magda Eriksson, and Fran Kirby on the legacy of those who came before them, the priorities for further growth of the women’s game, and how preparations for the big day have gone (5/12/21). Above: The Women’s FA Cup. Photo:Continue reading ““It Doesn’t Really Get Any Better…” Chelsea Ready For Wembley”

A-League Women Round-Up

Ahead of the 2021/22 season’s big kick-off tomorrow, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from eight of the competition’ ten clubs and a total of 17 players and eight head coaches as the season launch media events were held. SYDNEY FC: Named Australasia’s Best Female Sporting Team Sydney FC’s women’s team were named Australasia’s best for 2021Continue reading “A-League Women Round-Up”

Matildas: Learning From Pressure And Finding The Right Balance

In today’s pre-game press conference ahead of Australia’s second friendly in four days with the USA, Ben Gilby heard Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson address his team’s defensive issues and outlined what he is aiming for between now and the end of the Asia Cup (29/11/21). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media today aheadContinue reading “Matildas: Learning From Pressure And Finding The Right Balance”

Wales: We’re Well Prepared & Ready To Impose Our Strengths

Impetus was represented at Wales’ media conference prior to departure to France for Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifier by Jean-Pierre Thiesset. He and Ben Gilby summarise the views of head coach Gemma Grainger and Chelsea’s Sophie Ingle ahead of their trip over the Channel. Above: Wales head coach Gemma Grainger pictured in her media conference beforeContinue reading “Wales: We’re Well Prepared & Ready To Impose Our Strengths”

A-League Women Round-Up

With the return of one big name to her hometown club and another club legend announcing a return, it’s been a big week as the A-League Women kick-off draws ever closer. Ben Gilby brings you all the news from these two announcements plus all that he heard from a raft of special media events (28/11/21).Continue reading “A-League Women Round-Up”

Matildas v USWNT: Post Match Interviews

Ben Gilby hears from Tameeka Yallop on the night of her hundredth cap, debutant Jessika Nash, Manchester City’s Hayley Raso, and Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord (28/11/21). Above: Inside the huddle. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. “I was gutted that we didn’t get the win”, admitted Tameeka Yallop, speaking after the final whistle. “However, IContinue reading “Matildas v USWNT: Post Match Interviews”

Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash

Impetus editor Ben Gilby heard from Australia coach Tony Gustavsson plus players Steph Catley, Emily Gielnik and Hayley Raso in the lead up to tomorrow’s first of two friendlies between the Matildas and world champions USA in New South Wales. Above: The Matildas in training this week ahead of the first of two matches againstContinue reading “Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash”

A-League Women Wrap

Ben Gilby hears from Melbourne City’s Emma Checker, Melbourne Victory’s Kayla Morrison plus Adelaide United’s Grace Taranto, and Leia Varley. There’s also Tony Gustavsson‘s explanation of his selection for the Matildas’ friendlies with the USWNT next week. Above: Melbourne City’s Emma Checker spoke to the media this week about how she sees good things aheadContinue reading “A-League Women Wrap”