Eastern Region Premier and London & SE Premier Round-Up

Darrell Allen brings us his weekly round-up of the best action from two of the tier five leagues as tables start to take shape. Above: Joy for Dulwich Hamlet as they open their LSE Premier campaign with a 6-0 win in front of another huge home crowd. Photo: Liam Asman. Another big day in theContinue reading “Eastern Region Premier and London & SE Premier Round-Up”

The Swedish Scene

With UEFA Women’s Champions League action in midweek and important domestic league games last weekend, there has been a lot going on in Swedish women’s football. @DandalBs updates us. Above: Filippa Angeldahl grabbed two goals in her final appearance for BK Häcken before moving to Manchester City. Photo: BK Häcken. UEFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS:Continue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Australian Women’s Football Round-Up

It’s been a busy few days of announcements in Australia as the APL announce expansion for the W-League, and a joint men’s and women’s clubs championship table. If that’s not enough, the Matildas have just confirmed their first post-Olympics friendly and there’s yet more W-League signing news. Just eight months after the APL confirmed theirContinue reading “Australian Women’s Football Round-Up”

Irish Women’s National League Round-Up

Impetus’ Abi Ticehurst rounds up all the action from Week Twenty of the FAI Women’s National League as the top three of the table gets ever tighter. Above: Cork City celebrate Nathalie O’Brien’s goal against Shelbourne. Photo: Salem Photos. Cork City 1-3 Shelbourne Shels will have had one eye on the Peamount United v WexfordContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action in D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight. Above: Paris St. Germain celebrate their 5-0 opening day win over Fleury. Photo: OJB Sport. Olympique Lyonnais won 3-0 at home against Reims. Goals for Lyon from Easther Mayi Kith (6, Own Goal), Delphine Cascarino (10), and Selma Bacha (93). ForContinue reading “The View From France”

Increased TV Coverage For Scottish Women’s Football

Ahead of the Scottish Women’s Premier League’s new season kicking off this weekend, Impetus hears of increased free to air TV coverage, key summer signings and the draw for the next stage of League Cup competitions. Above: UEFA Women’s Champions League action between Glasgow City and Sparta Prague last season. Photo: BBC. Scottish Women’s FootballContinue reading “Increased TV Coverage For Scottish Women’s Football”

Ward’s Well Organised Villa Narrowly Lose To Full Strength Chelsea

Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa Words and Pictures by Ben Gilby Above: Chelsea celebrate after Beth England’s first half header sealed their 1-0 win at Kingsmeadow. Photo: Ben Gilby Chelsea ended their pre-season campaign with victory over Aston Villa in front of over 1,000 noisy spectators at Kingsmeadow. It was a disjointed performance from Emma HayesContinue reading “Ward’s Well Organised Villa Narrowly Lose To Full Strength Chelsea”

The Swedish Scene

@DandalBs brings us his Saturday morning round-up of all the week’s news from Sweden. This time, as well as the return of the Damallsvenskan and yet more drama at the top of the Elitettan, there is a record transfer fee paid for a Swedish star as Hanna Bennison’s move to Everton, first mentioned here manyContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Irish Women’s National League Round-Up

Abi Ticehurst updates us with all the action from Round Nineteen in the FAI WNL as Shelbourne gained a vital win to close the gap on Peamount United at the top and Bohemians involved in a hugely important match in the context of the lower reaches of the table. Above: Treaty United goal scorer Jenna SlatteryContinue reading “Irish Women’s National League Round-Up”

Notes From North America

Impetus’ North American Women’s Football expert Catherine Paquette brings us up to date with all the action from the NWSL. Above: Washington Spirit celebrate Ashley Sanchez’s winning goal against Orlando Pride. Photo: Washington Post. The past week in the National Women’s Soccer League was an odd one. Racing Louisville and the Chicago Red Stars participated in the inauguralContinue reading “Notes From North America”