By Kieran Yap (12/4/23) Above: Charli Grant celebrates her goal for Australia against England. Photo: Football Australia Australia had mixed results over the two games in this international window, but fairly consistent performances. Overall, the international window should be seen as a successful one, despite some lingering concerns. Although a 1-0 loss to Scotland frustratedContinue reading “Matildas show continued signs of promise, but one concern remains”
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Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation
Ben Gilby was in today’s Australia media conference with captain Sam Kerr and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The Matildas’ all-time record scorer highlighted the fact that the best possible legacy from their home World Cup would be increased funding to match the sport’s status as the one with the biggest participation rate in the countryContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation”
Sam Kerr: We’re proud of ourselves but wanted the clean sheet
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on the media conferences held by Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Spain counterpart Jorge Vilda, plus The Matildas captain Sam Kerr (19/2/23). Above: Australia captain Sam Kerr at the post-match media conference today. Image: Football Australia. Matildas captain Sam Kerr spoke of the immense pride she had in the teamContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We’re proud of ourselves but wanted the clean sheet”
Could Chelsea’s lack of depth impact trophy hunt?
by Dean Mears Above: Chelsea have a lot to work out over the coming months. Photo: 90min In the summer of 2022, Chelsea Women brought in six new signings ahead of the defence of their third consecutive league title. Their unspoken main goal, however, has always been to win the Champions League. In the finalContinue reading “Could Chelsea’s lack of depth impact trophy hunt?”
Journeying To Watch Some Of World’s Best
Darrell Allen started attending FAWSL games regularly for the first time this season, making 300+ mile round-trips to Kingsmeadow. He shares his experiences from the campaign below (30/5/22). Above: Chelsea lift the FA Cup at Wembley to cap the end of Darrell Allen’s first season watching them at Kingsmeadow. Photo: Vitality Women’s FA Cup. ThatContinue reading “Journeying To Watch Some Of World’s Best”
Kerr Clincher Seals FA Cup After Raso’s Late Rally
Chelsea 3-2 Manchester City By Darrell Allen at Wembley Stadium (16/5/22) Chelsea made it a League and Cup double on Sunday with a dramatic extra-time win in the FA Cup Final. In front of a record crowd of 49,094, Emma Hayes’ side came out on top in a high-quality contest that ebbed and flowed fromContinue reading “Kerr Clincher Seals FA Cup After Raso’s Late Rally”
Chelsea Second Half Super Show Seals Title
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow to see Chelsea lift their third straight Barclays FA Women’s Super League title. But it needed a major second-half comeback. He captures the drama in words and photos (8/5/22). Above: Chelsea lift the FAWSL title. Photo: Chelsea FC. Chelsea have lifted the Barclays FA Women’s Super League title forContinue reading “Chelsea Second Half Super Show Seals Title”
Emma Hayes on Sam Kerr, Ji, And Birmingham
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in the Chelsea head coach’s media conference for us yesterday and heard her talk about her Football Writers Player of the Year Sam Kerr, departing star Ji So-Yun and overcoming the threat of a Birmingham City side fighting for their FAWSL lives (30/4/22). Above: Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes who spokeContinue reading “Emma Hayes on Sam Kerr, Ji, And Birmingham”
Matildas Ease To Second Football Ferns Win
Australia 3-1 New Zealand By Ben Gilby (12/4/22) Above: The Matildas celebrate with two goal Sam Kerr tonight in Canberra against New Zealand. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a dominant first-half performance, scoring three goals in a 17 minute spell to see off New Zealand in Canberra. That opening 45-minute showing saw the Matildas convertContinue reading “Matildas Ease To Second Football Ferns Win”
Rampant Second Half Sees Chelsea Go Top
Chelsea 5-0 Reading Words and EXCLUSIVE photos by Ben Gilby (4/4/22) Above: Deanne Rose (right)’s battles with Jess Carter was one of the highlights of the first half. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. Chelsea moved one point clear at the top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League thanks to a dominant second-half performance againstContinue reading “Rampant Second Half Sees Chelsea Go Top”
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