By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 12/9/23 Above: Kurea Okino at training with Melbourne Victory. Photo: Melbourne Victory It took less than an hour for Kurea Okino to announce herself in the Victorian NPLW. Boroondara-Carey were two goals down to Bulleen until the Japanese striker took centre stage. Okino attacked a low cross from the right flankContinue reading “How Kurea Okino conquered the Vic NPLW”
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Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.
By Kieran Yap 8/9/23 Above South Melbourne goalkeeper Miranda Templeman in her FV Emerging days. Photo Gold Leaf Creative. Miranda Templeman has gone to a Youth World Cup, and provided Melbourne Victory with some of their best highlights of last season, but on Saturday afternoon, she will run out for South Melbourne in what mayContinue reading “Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.”
Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League
By Rebecca Hall 6/9/23 Above: Angela Beard in the colours of her new club Linköping Filipinas’ star Angie Beard signed for Swedish powerhouse Linköping last week from A-League side Western United, Impetus Football caught up with the World Cup player to see how she is settling in ahead of the first round of Women’s ChampionsContinue reading “Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League”
Miley Shipp: Dubbo youngster reaching for the stars
As part of Impetus‘ charity partnership with Moriarty Foundation, we have just entered our second year of supporting one of the organisation’s female scholars, Miley Shipp from Dubbo – 400 km (250 miles) northwest of Sydney. To mark the second year of our support, Miley answered Ben Gilby‘s questions (29/8/23). Above: Miley Shipp in action.Continue reading “Miley Shipp: Dubbo youngster reaching for the stars”
Le Havre: The right move for Katriina Talaslahti?
Impetus‘ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively with goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti who recently signed a two-year deal with D1 Arkema side Le Havre (24/8/23) Above: Katriina Talaslahti with her new jersey. Photo: Anne Talaslahti. Katriina Talaslahti, the previous number one goalkeeper helped Fleury to finish fourth in D1 Arkema in the 2021-2022 season. However, sheContinue reading “Le Havre: The right move for Katriina Talaslahti?”
Marianna Tabain: A WA legend still learning from the challenges
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, a legend of the game in Western Australia, Marianna Tabain speaks to Ben Gilby about her incredible career, life at Subiaco, and the NPLW WA (9/8/23). Above: Marianna Tabain (right) in action for Subiaco last season in the NPLW WA. Photo: JASP Photography. Marianna Tabain has experienced itContinue reading “Marianna Tabain: A WA legend still learning from the challenges”
Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth
In this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth SC‘s Liana Cook, who has been at the club since their first season, speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and the development of both the club and wider NPLW WA (2/8/23). Above: Liana Cook (left) – a key part of Perth SC’s continued development. Photo:Continue reading “Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth”
Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come”
For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Fremantle City’s Annabelle Leek spoke to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, life at Freo, and her aims for this season in the NPLW WA (19/7/23). Above: Annabelle Leek plays a pass for Fremantle City against Balcatta Etna. Photo: Denyse McCulloch, supplied to Impetus by Annabelle Leek. AnnabelleContinue reading “Annabelle Leek: “We’ve made a lot of progress with plenty more to come””
Ashley Cheatley: We want to work hard and push on
Impetus has sponsored Ashford Town (Middx) hotshot Ashley Cheatley for several seasons now. She recently spoke to Ben Gilby about the club’s first season in the FA Women’s National League, close season changes at the club, and aims for next season (12/7/23). Above: Impetus sponsored Ashley Cheatley. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Ashley Cheatley. AshleyContinue reading “Ashley Cheatley: We want to work hard and push on”
Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar
For this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth RedStar‘s top scorer Reina Kagami speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey that started as a young girl in Japan and has taken her to Western Australia (11/7/23). Above: Reina Kagami gets a shot in on goal for Perth RedStar against Murdoch University Melville. Photo: RobbieContinue reading “Reina Kagami: Aiming to push for the heights with Perth RedStar”
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