By Freya Hiscott (30/03/24) Steph Houghton MBE recently revealed that she will be retiring from football and Manchester City at the end of the 2023-24 WSL season. Houghton is one of the most famous names in women’s football and has earned accolades for her impact on and off the pitch, lifting the women’s game intoContinue reading “Steph Houghton, a legend of the women’s game announces retirement”
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Norfolk Wrap
Ellie Smith scored for Norwich City in their 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers. Credit – Norwich City Women FC Fa Women’s National League Division One South East Norwich City were held to a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers, the game played at Carrow Road with an attendance of 5,941 saw Rachel Lawrence andContinue reading “Norfolk Wrap”
The NWSL Recap: Round 2
by Hannah Chadwick (26/03/2024) After the excitement of the first round, this round was a lot quieter. With 15 goals scored in seven matches and two ending in a draw. We also saw some unexpected results. We started the weekend with Orlando Pride vs Angle City. Which finished a 1-1 draw with Marta scoring anContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 2”
The NWSL Recap: Round 1
By Hannah Chadwick 22/03/2024 Two red cards, 23 goals, two penalties, a trophy lift, a new record, first games, a new stadium, new managers and a pitch full of debutants. What a weekend it has been! The first game of the weekend was the final of the challenge cup. A reminder of the change forContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 1”
Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad
20/3/24 Above: Michelle Heyman (second left) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan last time out in Melbourne. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Twenty-three players have been named in the Australia squad for the upcoming international with Mexico which will take place Toyota Field, San Antonio, USA. The Matildas will take on the recent Concacaf W GoldContinue reading “Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad”
It’s time… The NWSL is back!
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) begins this weekend and you’ll be right to be excited. After an unpredictable end to the 22/23 season that saw NY/NJ Gotham become champions and San Diego Wave winning the shield, both picking up these trophies for the first time in their history. We are no doubt going toContinue reading “It’s time… The NWSL is back!”
Norfolk Wrap
Celebrations as Ellie Smith gives Norwich City the lead vs Worthing. Credit – Norwich City Women FC FA Women’s National League Division One South East Norwich City were held to a 1-1 draw by Worthing. Ellie Smith had given Norwich City the lead but a goal from Emily Linscer saw Worthing take a share ofContinue reading “Norfolk Wrap”
Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.
By Kieran Yap 13/3/24 Although she only turned 20 last month, Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson seems like a veteran. She has played at two A-League Women clubs, competed in a Grand Final, scored some stunning goals, and is on her way to a second Youth World Cup with Australia. The Western United attacker wasContinue reading “Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.”
A-League Women Awards: Round 19
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season 11/3/24Continue reading “A-League Women Awards: Round 19”
‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas
By Kieran Yap 11/3/24 Leah Blayney has become the first woman to coach Australia to a major FIFA Tournament. The Young Matildas manager and leader of the Future Matildas program reflects on the path to Colombia. Two years ago Leah Blayney stood on the sidelines as her Young Matildas side played infront of 30,000 fansContinue reading “‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas”
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