Ahead of tonight’s friendly in Portugal, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson and Charli Grant who put in an impressive performance in difficult circumstances against Spain on Saturday (28/6/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson facing the media today. Photo: Football Australia. “It Surprises Me That People Are Surprised”: Gustavsson OnContinue reading “Gustavsson And Grant Reflect And Look Ahead”
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NPL WA Women Round 13 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (27/6/22). Above: Fremantle City’s Kat Jukic (centre) who was hugely influential for her team in Sunday’s game against Balcatta Etna. Photo: FotoEnzo.Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round 13 Wrap”
Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the post-match press conference which followed an experimental Australia squad’s 7-0 defeat to Spain. He heard the Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson outline how initial plans to field his strongest squad went up in flames and how he believes that deeper investment is needed to bring the next tier ofContinue reading “Gustavsson: “This Is A Wake-Up Call For A Lot Of People””
Bure Valley: Celebrating Successes Throughout Age Groups
In the latest of our end of season catch up features with Impetus’ sponsored players and partner clubs, Ted McCarter from Bure Valley Youth in Norfolk filled Ben Gilby in on how their first full season of football in two years has gone. have just ended their first full season in football for a coupleContinue reading “Bure Valley: Celebrating Successes Throughout Age Groups”
Monique Prinsloo: One Of WA’s Bright New Generation
In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series featuring NPL WA Women’s players, Balcatta Etna’s Monique Prinsloo speaks to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about representing Western Australia in athletics and football, plus life at Balcatta and in the NPL WA (22/6/22). Above: Monique Prinsloo in action for Balcatta Etna this season. Photo: JASP Photography viaContinue reading “Monique Prinsloo: One Of WA’s Bright New Generation”
The Swedish Scene
Ben Gilby rounds up all the action from both the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan as Sweden’s top two divisions played their final matches before the mid-season break and we welcome back DandalBs with his news round-up from around the leagues. (21/6/22). Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross gets a shot in on her debut for Hammarby against BK Häcken on Friday night. Photo: Hammarby IF. NEWS ROUND-UPContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
NPL WA Women Round 12 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (20/6/22). Above: The outstanding Perth RedStar, who continued their rampant and perfect start to the NPL WA season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Carlos VegaContinue reading “NPL WA Women Round 12 Wrap”
Super League Sunday
Impetus editor Ben Gilby reviews two of yesterday’s top Barclays FA Women’s Super League games. Arsenal 4-0 Brighton and Hove Albion Arsenal maintained their 100% start to their Barclays FA Women’s Super League defence with a comfortable win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton with all behind the ball in opening period, with a veryContinue reading “Super League Sunday”
Exceptional Älvsjö: The Background to the Unlikliest of Champions
by Ben Gilby In this two part feature, Impetus editor Ben Gilby tells the story of women’s football club from one of the tiniest towns imaginable, and how they became Swedish and European heavyweights. The opening piece sets the scene on the town and what the team achieved. When it comes to women’s football teamsContinue reading “Exceptional Älvsjö: The Background to the Unlikliest of Champions”
Welcome to Impetus
Impetus is a new website dedicated to the world of Women’s Football. Our team of contributors will be bringing you a full range of news, reports and features on the sport. From the quirky to the factual, Impetus will deliver the inspirational stories of the coaches, players, volunteers and supporters of Women’s Football in theContinue reading “Welcome to Impetus”
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