Olympics Preview: Canada

Catherine Paquette provides an in-depth preview of the Canadian national side ahead of the Olympic Games. The squad are pictured above after receiving their bronze medals at Rio 2016 (Picture: Canada Soccer). Squad News:  Canada’s squad announcement did not have many surprises, both in its exclusions or inclusions.  As it has for many years, the CanadiansContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Canada”

Olympics Preview: Chile

Jean-Pierre Thiesset casts his eye over tournament debutants La Roja Femenina (pictured above at the 2019 World Cup by Getty Images). Squad News: The Chile women’s national football team has been known or nicknamed as “La Roja Femenina (The Feminine Red)”. For Chile, 2019 will remain in the history of the country as the yearContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Chile”

Olympics Preview: Australia

Ben Gilby profiles The Matildas (picture above via Football Australia) who take their place in by far the toughest group at the Games. Squad News: Australia’s squad for the Olympic Games is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title andContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”

Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin

By Kieran Yap Australia lost for the fifth straight time in a row against Japan earlier this week in their final warm up game before the Olympics (pictured above via Getty Images), but Tony Gustavsson has remained consistent in his messaging that the results do not matter. He has maintained from the first game ofContinue reading “Playtime is Over, It’s Time For The Games To Begin”

We Are Matildas

Impetus editor Ben Gilby was born in South-West London but is known to be a long-time supporter of The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s team. He explains his journey from discovering this very special team to interviewing their players and reporting on their games (16/7/21). Craven Cottage, Fulham FC on 9th October 2018. England v Australia.Continue reading “We Are Matildas”

Penalty The Difference In Matildas’ Final Warm-up

Japan 1-0 Australia by Kris Goman This match, played at Sanga Stadium in Kyoto saw a limited crowd of 3,000 spectators allowed in due to the Coronavirus pandemic (photo above via YouTube).  The Matildas played 3-4-3 formation with Ellie Carpenter, Clare Polkinghorne and Steph Catley playing the back three, Tameka Yallop, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily VanContinue reading “Penalty The Difference In Matildas’ Final Warm-up”

Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk

by Kieran Yap Chloe Logarzo (pictured above via Football Australia) has not played under Australia’s new manager, she has missed recent matches, been replaced by Amy Harrison and a major tournament approaches. This was the scenario in 2019 before the World Cup and it is eerily similar as the Olympics approach. As it was beforeContinue reading “Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk”

Impetus Announces Olympic Games Coverage

With the Women’s Football competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games just a couple of weeks away, Impetus unveils its team of writers for the event and outlines our in-depth coverage of the event. The forthcoming Olympic Games is the first major international women’s football competition since Impetus‘ founding in September 2019. We are delighted toContinue reading “Impetus Announces Olympic Games Coverage”

The Swedish Scene

@DandalBs brings us our weekly wrap of the goings on in Swedish women’s football with the Olympic squad announcement, the latest round of Damallsvenskan and Elitettan action plus all the latest transfer news. Sweden have announced their Olympic squad. Goalkeepers: Jennifer Falk, Hedvig Lindahl. Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Nathalie Björn, Magdalena Eriksson (pictured above via ChelseaContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

International Round-Up: Part III

In this, the final part of our review of the international matches played over the past ten days or so, we turn to the Olympic Games Final Qualifiers in Asia and the latest Women’s Euro 2021 Qualifying games. Impetus editor Ben Gilby reports: Olympic Games Final Qualifiers: Asia First Leg: Australia went a long wayContinue reading “International Round-Up: Part III”