With every nation at the World Cup having played at least one match now, Ben Carey considers who he believes are the most impressive teams to date (27/7/23) Above: Ary Borges celebrates her hat-trick in Brazil’s opening win over Panama. Photo: Sydney Morning Herald. The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in fashion withContinue reading “Who are the strongest nations so far?”
Tag Archives: Asian Women's Football
World Cup Preview: South Korea
by Genevieve Henry (17/7/23) Above: South Korea celebrate after reaching the Asian Women’s Cup Final last year. Photo: KFA. South Korea have a group of talented, cohesive, and passionate players who will aim to make their mark on the world stage after a decent run of form that saw them finish second in the 2022Continue reading “World Cup Preview: South Korea”
World Cup Preview: Vietnam
by Genevieve Henry (5/7/23) Above: Vietnam celebrate after qualifying for their first World Cup after winning the play-offs at the Asian Cup last year. Photo: Tuoi Tre News. The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, also known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng (Golden Star Women Warriors) are a vibrant team full of young talent andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Vietnam”
World Cup Preview: China
by Genevieve Henry (30/6/23) Above: China lift the Asian Women’s Cup last year – their ninth triumph in the event which sealed their qualification for the World Cup. Photo: The Bridge. A team with a long history and a solid record against top opposition, the Asian champions will be looking to come out firing atContinue reading “World Cup Preview: China”
World Cup Preview: Japan
by Blaise Ogutu (25/6/23) Above: Japan are aiming to make it through to the latter stages of this year’s tournament after disappointments last time out in France. Photo: brfootball. Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011, the Japan national team had considered dropping out of that year’s World Cup. Little did they know thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Japan”
Debanjan Sen Foundation – supporting India’s female footballers
Debashis Sen of the Debanjan Sen Foundation outlines their work supporting the next generation of female Indian footballers – with thanks to Impetus’ Suvadeep Biswas (24/6/23). Above: Members of the Debanjan Share Girls Academy. Photo: ABP Ananda – ABP News. Founded in 2011, the Debanjan Sen Foundation remembers a young man of the same nameContinue reading “Debanjan Sen Foundation – supporting India’s female footballers”
World Cup Preview: Philippines
by Kris Goman (20/6/23) Above: The Philippines have come together and are now one of the rising stars of Asian women’s football. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The Philippines are an Asian team on the rise. They’ve recently beaten regional opponents including Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. They are made up of a team ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Philippines”
Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football
Impetus EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby Above: Trixie Tagg pictured in a St. George Budapest shirt – her achievements with the club are historic. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Trixie Tagg. Trixie Tagg is one of the pioneering legends of Australian women’s football. She was a top player in the late 1960s and 1970s, part ofContinue reading “Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football”
Andreatta and Stajcic Speak Ahead Of AFF Opener
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in the head coaches media conference for the AFF Women’s Championships today. Ahead of Australia’s opening game tomorrow against the Philippines, he heard from Matildas U23 head coach Mel Andreatta and Philippines head coach, and former Matildas chief Alen Stajcic (3/7/22). Above: Mel Andreatta, who is leading the Matildas U23 representativeContinue reading “Andreatta and Stajcic Speak Ahead Of AFF Opener”
Matildas Name Squad For AFF Championships
A team full of promising youngsters and previously called-up internationals will represent Australia at the tournament for ASEAN member nationals. Impetus hears from Mel Andreatta who will the head coach of a strong-looking team (10/6/22). Above: Charli Grant, one of the players selected for the preliminary Matildas squad for the AFF Championships with a fullContinue reading “Matildas Name Squad For AFF Championships”
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