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”

World Cup Preview: Norway

by Genevieve Henry (18/6/23) Above: Norway and Ada Hegerberg will be hoping for plenty to celebrate in the World Cup. Photo: The Guardian. The Norwegian women’s national team are one of the best in the history of women’s football. The Scandinavian powerhouse have dropped off in form in the last few years, but they willContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Norway”

World Cup Preview: New Zealand

by Jonathon Hagger (17/6/23) Above: New Zealand’s Football Ferns – co-hosts for the World Cup. Photo: Inside The Games. The New Zealand Football Ferns are a team in transition. Following the retirement of many long-standing high-quality players in the past few years, New Zealand Football has poured its energy into developing a sustainable player developmentContinue reading “World Cup Preview: New Zealand”

Wiegman: There were some “really hard” decisions

Freya Ward was at Boldmere St. Michaels FC today to listen to England head coach Sarina Wiegman reveal her Lionesses squad for the World Cup for Impetus, and Suvadeep Biswas provides EXCLUSIVE photography from the event. (31/5/23). Above: Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference to announce the England World Cup squad. Photo:Continue reading “Wiegman: There were some “really hard” decisions”

Lionesses World Cup squad: Impetus’ team reflects

31/5/23 Above: WSL top scorer Rachel Daly’s selection as a striker was met with delight from the Impetus team of contributors. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. As England head coach Sarina Wiegman named her squad for the World Cup at Boldmere St. Michaels FC earlier this afternoon, 10 members of Impetus‘ writing and photography teamContinue reading “Lionesses World Cup squad: Impetus’ team reflects”

The Matildas and penalties

As Impetus builds towards its coverage of the 2023 World Cup, Genevieve Henry looks at the joint host nation’s troubled relationship with penalty kicks and considers Tony Gustavsson’s options this July and August (26/5/23). Above: The Matildas’ distraught reaction after their penalty shoot-out exit at the last World Cup to Norway. Photo: Football Australia. WeContinue reading “The Matildas and penalties”

World Cup Training Bases Revealed

Ben Carey was at the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre to hear the venue revealed as the Matildas World Cup training base. Plus all the news of the other qualifiers bases (12/12/22). Above: The Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre – Australia’s training base for the World Cup. Photo: Ben Carey for Impetus. The Matildas willContinue reading “World Cup Training Bases Revealed”

Gustavsson Reacts To World Cup Draw

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard the Australia head coach give his reactions to yesterday’s World Cup draw (23/10/22). Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaking yesterday from Auckland. Image: Football Australia. Australia will commence their World Cup campaign against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, 20 July 2023 at Sydney Football Stadium, following the completion of theContinue reading “Gustavsson Reacts To World Cup Draw”

Sublime Strike From Fishlock Sends Wales To Switzerland

Wales 1-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium for Impetus. Above: Jess Fishlock celebrates after scoring a stunning winner to put Wales into a play-off in Switzerland next week in the World Cup qualifiers. Photo: FAW. As always before Wales games, ‘Zombie Nation’ blasts around Cardiff City Stadium and the feeling isContinue reading “Sublime Strike From Fishlock Sends Wales To Switzerland”