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“We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent

By Kieran Yap 22/2/24 After completing their training camp in Dubai, The Matildas are on the way to Tashkent to play Uzbekistan in the final stage of Olympic qualifying and Amy Sayer says that preparations have been going well. “It’s as normal,” she told the media of the buildup. “We’re not overcome by the occasion.”Continue reading ““We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent”

The view from France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset résume la 14ème journée de D1 Arkema. 6/2/24 Ci-dessus : Les OL ANG’ELLES, Fan club des féminines de Lyon, célébrant le 300ème but d’Eugénie Le Sommer. Photo : Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Impetus. Fleury 1–1 Paris Saint-Germain Après une grosse occasion pour chaque équipe, à la fin du premier quart d’heure pour le Paris SG et 5 minutes plus tard pour Fleury, c’est Fleury quiContinue reading “The view from France”

The view from France

By Jean-Pierre Thiesett 2/2/24 Ci-dessus : La joie des joueuses du Paris Saint-Germain après leur qualification. Photo : L. Pestel / PSG Paris FC 0-4 Chelsea Stade Charléty, Paris, France – 30 janvier 2024 Le Paris FC, qui doit gagner pour espérer se qualifier, démarre très fort avec un gros pressing et beaucoup d’engagement mais c’est Chelsea qui a la possession du ballon et qui ouvreContinue reading “The view from France”

The View From France: Champions League Week One

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the first week of action from the three French teams in the UEFA Women’s Champions League: Olympique Lyonnais won, whilst Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain lost (16/11/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter leading the celebrations after Olympique Lyonnais’ big win over Slavia Prague with her teammates. Photo: Damien LG – Olympique Lyonnais. Slavia PragueContinue reading “The View From France: Champions League Week One”

Endler of an era

By Genevieve Henry 3/11/2023 Above: Christiane Endler in action Photo: Christiane Endler Instagram. After qualifying for the Final of the Pan American Games, legendary Chilean goalkeeper Christiane Endler announced her retirement from international football. Genevieve Henry looks at her career and impact on the game. The Chilean Women’s National team, known affectionately as “La Roja” hadContinue reading “Endler of an era”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarises the fourth round of 2023-2024 D1 Arkema season plus an exclusive photo gallery of Ellie Carpenter. Above: Ellie Carpenter, Blue band head, and Lyon took back the lead of D1 Arkema. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Bordeaux 1-1 Montpellier On a pitch not great for playing football, Montpellier put a lot ofContinue reading “The View From France”

Lyon bag first silverware with win over PSG

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the “Trophée des Championnes” 2023 game between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain (12/9/23). Above: Lyon celebrates their first title of the 2023/24 season: the Trophée des Championnes. Photo: courtesy of Pauline Figuet. Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain  Taking place in the central French city of Troyes, this opening game of the 2023/4Continue reading “Lyon bag first silverware with win over PSG”

Where could Kyra Cooney-Cross call home?

By Genevieve Henry (6/8/23) Above: Kyra Cooney Cross in training for Australia. Image: Football Australia The Matildas and Hammarby midfielder is not short of suitors, but what could she add to a new club, and which would be the best fit? Kyra Cooney-Cross has stunned for Australia at the world cup so far. She hasContinue reading “Where could Kyra Cooney-Cross call home?”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 21st round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season (23/5/23). Above: Emotion overcomes Signe Bruun after she scores Olympique Lyonnais’ championship-winning goal. Photo: Damien LG. Paris Saint-Germain 0–1 Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais won their 16th D1 Arkema title by winning 1-0 against Paris SG in Paris’s Parc des Princes stadium in front ofContinue reading “The View From France”