With three games and late drama, Round Five of the A-League Women had plenty to enjoy. Our writing team covering the competition Ben Gilby, Kris Goman, and Kieran Yap are joined this week by Catherine Paquette to hand out our awards for the week (3/1/22). Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby – the choice of Ben, Kris, andContinue reading “Impetus Achievers Awards”
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Impetus 2021 Awards
It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
Impetus’ North American correspondent, Catherine Paquette details the quite staggering arrangements for this year’s NWSL Championship Final which has been saddled with arguably the least player and fan friendly kick-off time of any major women’s football match ever. All leagues conclude their season with a team as their champion. For the National Women’s Soccer LeagueContinue reading “One Step Forward, Three Steps Back”
New Era At Red Devils Starts With A Win
Manchester United 2-0 Reading By Catherine Paquette Above: Ona Batlle celebrates after scoring Manchester United’s second. Photo: Reuters. The opening match of any season is always a big affair. This year’s first FAWSL clash even more so. With the beginning of the Sky Sports era, the first women’s domestic match on the broadcaster was alwaysContinue reading “New Era At Red Devils Starts With A Win”
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”
The Women’s Cup: Racing Louisville Mixing With The Big Guns
Racing Louisville started playing in the NWSL this year. The club was built on ambition: the ambition to win, the ambition to raise standards and ultimately the ambition to be the best in the world. This week they welcomed three of the world’s top teams for The Women’s Cup, proving that their ambition can beContinue reading “The Women’s Cup: Racing Louisville Mixing With The Big Guns”
Major International Club Tournaments Kick-Off
by Catherine Paquette Above: Fans gather for The Women’s Cup. Photo: Dash Photography The upcoming week will see two National Women’s Soccer League clubs host two major invitational women’s cups. The first, The Women’s International Champions Cup, will be held in Portland, Oregon to crown the world’s best club. The second, the Women’s Cup, willContinue reading “Major International Club Tournaments Kick-Off”
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: England star Jodie Taylor who made a big impact for Orlando Pride in the latest round of matches. Photo: Orlando Sentinel. Five National Women’s Soccer League matches were disputed last weekend. As has been the situation forContinue reading “Notes From North America”
UEFA Women’s Champions League: New System For A New Season
by Catherine Paquette Above: Last season’s Champions League winners Barcelona list the trophy. Photo: David Lidstrom/Getty Images The UEFA Women’s Champion’s League starts this week. Under changes by UEFA, it will now follow a different format compared to previous years, transforming how the competition will occur. The competition will start with a group stage qualificationContinue reading “UEFA Women’s Champions League: New System For A New Season”
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 both on and off the pitch Above: Fifteen year-old Olivia Moultrie, who made her NWSL debut for Portland Thorns last weekend. Photo: Equaliser Soccer. It has been a busy week and a half in the National Women’s SoccerContinue reading “Notes From North America”
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