The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the third round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season (26/9/22). Above: Paris St. Germain’s Matilda, Lydia Williams, saw her team involved in a tough tussle with Fleury. Photo: LydsAussie. Paris FC at home won 1-0 against Le Havre. Le Havre, promoted this season to D1, exerted a lot of pressure and played byContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 2nd round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season. Above: Lindsey Horan scores from this free kick for Olympique Lyonnais after 32 minutes against Soyaux. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Fleury at home obtained a draw 1-1 against Paris FC. This game between two teams that would like to finish at least thirdContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season. Above: Lindsay Horan (left) and Danielle van de Donk celebrate for Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Damien LG. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home against Soyaux. Paris SG opened against a weak Soyaux team. Even if they largely dominated this game, the hosts were not efficientContinue reading “The View From France”

D1 Arkema 2022/23 Preview

Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset brings us his look ahead to the new season in France’s top tier. He runs through key signings, injuries, and makes his predictions for 2022/23 (6/9/22). Above: Olympique Lyonnais lift last season’s D1 Arkema title. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. The New Teams: There will still be 12 teams inContinue reading “D1 Arkema 2022/23 Preview”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 22nd and final round of D1 Arkema where he was at the Groupama Training Centre for us to watch Olympique Lyonnais lift the title (3/6/22). Above: Olympique Lyonnais celebrate their fifteenth D1 title success. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais lifted the D1 championship trophy for the fifteenth time afterContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 21st round of D1 Arkema (31/5/22). Above: Olympique Lyonnais celebrate their D1 title after beating rivals Paris St. Germain. Photo: OL Feminin. Olympique Lyonnais sealed their 15th D1 Arkema title after defeating closest rivals Paris St. Germain 1-0 in the capital. Whilst PSG had more possession (59%), Lyon were very strongContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 20th round of D1 Arkema. Above: With 45 minutes played, Ada Hegerberg scores for Olympique Lyonnais after being played in by Amandine Henry. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Montpellier won 3-0 at home against Soyaux. This game was edged by Montpellier (55% possession). However, after their goal at the 12th minute,Continue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 19th round of D1 Arkema (19/4/22). Above: Katriina Talaslahti makes a save for Fleury against Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Reims won 2-1 away from home against Soyaux. In a very even game, Reims was a little bit more efficient. With this win, Reims are now sure to finishContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 18th round of D1 Arkema (5/4/22). Above: Action from Guingamp (red) against Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: OL Feminin. Fleury won 1-0 away to Soyaux. In a game edged by Fleury (57% possession), Soyaux was not able to score as Fleury players showed once more that they know how to play together toContinue reading “The View From France”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 17th round of D1 Arkema (22/2/33). Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home against Soyaux. It was a straightforward win for PSG against the team placed 11th in the table. The hosts dominated the game with 72% possession and took the lead after 13 minutes. They were unable to increase their leadContinue reading “The View From France”