The past week has seen a huge amount of international women’s football. Ben Gilby rounds up the action in detail from Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. Our French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset provides a special feature on France’s two matches. Above: Carli Lloyd waves to the crowd ahead of her final international appearance forContinue reading “International Round-Up”
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The View From France
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all of the action from the sixth week of France’s D1 Arkema, including his exclusive photos from Olympique Lyonnais’ game with Montpellier. Above: Lyon’s Ellie Carpenter holds off her Matildas team mate Mary Fowler in her team’s clash with Montpellier. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Reims won 5-2Continue reading “The View From France”
Rachel Corboz: A Franco-American in the Champagne Country
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively to Reims captain Rachel Corboz. Above: Rachel Corboz (right) in action for Reims at Olympique Lyonnais on 2nd August. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Rachel Corboz was born on May 1, 1996, in Mobile, Alabama, USA to French-born parents, Michel and Christine. Rachel has a dual citizenship FrenchContinue reading “Rachel Corboz: A Franco-American in the Champagne Country”
Lyon Comfortably Dispatch Benfica
Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside in the Groupama Stadium EXCLUSIVELY for Impetus to report and photograph on the UEFA Women’s Champions League Group D game between Olympique Lyonnais and Benfica. Above: Melvine Malard’s sensational overhead kick goal which put Lyon 3-0 ahead over Benfica. Photo exclusively for Impetus by: Jean-Pierre Thiesset. Olympique Lyonnais wrapped up a comfortableContinue reading “Lyon Comfortably Dispatch Benfica”
Lyon leave Häcken with the points
BK Häcken 0-3 Olympique Lyonnais Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds-up Olympique Lyonnais’ 3-0 win away from home to 3-0 against BK Häcken in Sweden last night as Group D of UEFA Women’s Champions League got underway. Above: Melvine Malard pictured after scoring Lyon’s first goal last night. Photo: @OLFeminin Olympique Lyonnais were never really in danger and dominatedContinue reading “Lyon leave Häcken with the points”
The View From France
Impetus French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the action from the fifth week of matches in the D1 Arkema. Above: Amel Majri (arm raised) celebrates her goal for Lyon at Bordeaux before departing the pitch with a devastating injury. Photo: @OLFeminin. Olympique Lyonnais remain top after winning 4-1 away from home against the waningContinue reading “The View From France”
Romain Segui: Training The Very Best
Impetus’ French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively to Olympique Lyonnais’ fitness coach Romain Segui about his experiences of working with some of the world’s greatest footballers and the differences in coaching women and men. Above: Romain Segui supervising the training session before the friendly game against Fribourg (Switzerland) on July 31, 2021. Photo: Jean-Pierre ThiessetContinue reading “Romain Segui: Training The Very Best”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset reports from Lyon’s win against Guingamp and summarizes the fourth round of D1 Arkema. Above: Daniëlle Van De Donk scores Lyon’s fourth goal in the 86th minute. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais won 4-0 at home against Guingamp. Once again, Lyon dominated this game with 66% of possession, 566 passes with 86%Continue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the second round of D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight and adds a focus on Lyon. Above: Melvine Malard (28) crosses into the box. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset, exclusively for Impetus. Paris Saint Germain won 1-0 away from home against Montpellier. PSG’s sole strike came from Sara Dabritz after eight minutes from the penaltyContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action in D1 Arkema, French women’s football’s topflight. Above: Paris St. Germain celebrate their 5-0 opening day win over Fleury. Photo: OJB Sport. Olympique Lyonnais won 3-0 at home against Reims. Goals for Lyon from Easther Mayi Kith (6, Own Goal), Delphine Cascarino (10), and Selma Bacha (93). ForContinue reading “The View From France”
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