Grainger signs new Cymru deal

by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Wales correspondent (9/1/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who today signed a new deal with the FAW. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger has signed a new contract with the FAW to extend her time as the national team manager.  The news comes after Cymru narrowly missed out onContinue reading “Grainger signs new Cymru deal”

Wales And Ferns Share The Spoils

Wales 0-0 New Zealand (in Pinatar, Spain) by Martin Townley (29/6/22) Above: Combative action between Wales and New Zealand yesterday. Photo: PhotoSport NZ. Wales and New Zealand played out a goalless draw on a sunny evening in Spain.  In a competitive encounter, both teams created chances despite not being at their best.  Indeed, the Football FernsContinue reading “Wales And Ferns Share The Spoils”

Lionesses Outline Pre-Euros Preparations

Above: Lauren Hemp in action for England in their recent Arnold Clark Cup match against Spain in Norwich. She will be a key part of the squad for the forthcoming friendlies announced today. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. (9/3/22) England’s final preparations before UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 will include two home internationals against fellow tournamentContinue reading “Lionesses Outline Pre-Euros Preparations”

France Retain Title On Home Soil

Photo: The French squad pictured with the trophy after their final match against the Netherlands. Photo: @equipedefrancef Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 2022 France Tournament (23/2/22). France played and won their three games in France Tournament and kept their title for the second consecutive year. February 16, 2022: France won 5-0 against Finland. It was anContinue reading “France Retain Title On Home Soil”

Lionesses Look To Step It Up Again

Above: Millie Bright and Sarina Wiegman pictured at the Lionesses’ media conference today. Photo: FA. Ahead of the England v Germany Arnold Clark Cup match tomorrow, Impetus’ Kris Goman heard the views of Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman and defender Millie Bright (22/2/22). England go into their final Arnold Clark Cup match tomorrow with GermanyContinue reading “Lionesses Look To Step It Up Again”

A Day To Remember

Ten-year-old Esme who plays for Bure Valley, one of our partner clubs, was in the crowd at Carrow Road to watch the Lionesses. She reports for Impetus. England 0–0 Spain Above: Some of the Bure Valley youngsters gather outside Carrow Road ahead of England’s game with Spain in the Arnold Clark Cup on Sunday. ByContinue reading “A Day To Remember”

Lionesses Promise Amidst Spanish Possession

England 0-0 Spain (21/2/22) Above: Norfolk’s own Lauren Hemp in action on home soil for her country for the first time at Carrow Road. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. By Darrell Allen at Carrow Road for Impetus with EXCLUSIVE photos from pitchside from Hannah Parnell. An expectant crowd greeted the Lionesses at a wet and windy CarrowContinue reading “Lionesses Promise Amidst Spanish Possession”

Canada Hold Germany At Bay To Take Maximum Points

Canada 1-0 Germany (21/2/22) Above: Vanessa Giles (24) celebrates her goal with Ashley Lawrence (10) and Desiree Scott (11). Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. By Darrell Allen at Carrow Road for Impetus with EXCLUSIVE photos from pitchside from Hannah Parnell. Three hours after the Lionesses match against Spain concluded, Carrow Road hosted its second matchContinue reading “Canada Hold Germany At Bay To Take Maximum Points”

International Round-Up

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”