Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland By Alyce Collett 7/3/26 Above: Lynn Wilms (left) and Lineth Beerensteyn (right) celebrate after Beerensteyn scored the first of her two goals tonight against the Republic of Ireland. Photo: via OranjeLeeuwinnen. After a shock first up draw, the Netherlands are up and running this Nations’ League campaign after defeating the Republic ofContinue reading “Beerensteyn brace sees Dutch defeat spirited Irish”
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South Korea repeat dominance to stay undefeated at Asian Cup
Philippines 0-3 South Korea By Alyce Collett 5/3/26 Above: Jeon Yu-Gyeong (#15) celebrates after scoring against the Philippines. Photo: via AFC. South Korea is two from two so far in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after downing the Philippines 3-0 thanks to goals from Jeon Yu-Gyeong, Park Soo-Jeong and Mun Eun-Ju. South Korea was able toContinue reading “South Korea repeat dominance to stay undefeated at Asian Cup”
France survive scare to win Nations League opener
Republic of Ireland 1-2 France By Alyce Collett 3/3/26 Above: Melvine Malard (left) and Sandy Baltimore (right) celebrate after Malard scored one of her goals tonight against the Republic of Ireland. Photo: via UEFA. France has gotten its UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign off to the perfect start, downing the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Dublin. TheContinue reading “France survive scare to win Nations League opener”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026
3/3/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix’ Makala Woods (yellow and black stripes) battles with Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna for possession earlier this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of theContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026”
Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process
Australia 1-0 Philippines By Alyce Collett 1/3/2026 Above: The Matildas celebrate after Sam Kerr scored to help Australia to a win over the Philippines tonight. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Australia has started its 2026 Asian Cup with the perfect result, downing the Philippines 1-0 thanks to a first half goal from Sam Kerr. However despite pickingContinue reading “Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process”
Asian Cup Preview: Japan
Above: Japan lines up for friendlies against Canada in December 2025. Image: JFA. By Genevieve Henry and Alyce Collett (27/2/26). The Japanese Women’s National Team, known as the Nadeshiko, are the team looking best positioned to win the 2026 Asian Cup. Drawn into Group C alongside Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei, Japan will compete inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Japan “
Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Wellington Phoenix By Alyce Collett 20/2/2026 Above: Emma Pijnenburg (left) chases after Rachel Lowe (right). Photo: via Melbourne Victory. The Wellington Phoenix left it late, but managed to pinch an equalising goal at the death and ultimately draw with the Melbourne Victory one all. After Rhianna Pollicina slotted home a penalty perfectly early inContinue reading “Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts”
Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad
By Alyce Collett (19/2/26) Above: Alex Chidiac is back in the Matildas’ squad after not being selected for a number of windows recently. Image: via A Leagues. The much anticipated Australian squad for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup has been revealed, with a good mix of experience and youth in the 26 player squad. On the one endContinue reading “Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad”
USA boosts squad experience level for SheBelieves Cup
By Alyce Collett (18/2/26) Above: The USA will be trying to win the SheBelieves Cup for the sixth time when the 11th annual edition of the tournament kicks off next month. Image: via US Soccer. In a big week for international squad announcements, the United States has revealed its squad for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, set to takeContinue reading “USA boosts squad experience level for SheBelieves Cup”
Ward names settled squad for Girls in Green
By Alyce Collett (17/2/26) Above: The Republic of Ireland will be looking to continue a strong run of momentum into a very important year of matches. Image: Ireland Football Twitter. The first squad for the Republic of Ireland for 2026 has been revealed, with not too many surprises in the 23 player squad set to take on FranceContinue reading “Ward names settled squad for Girls in Green”
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