UEFA Women’s Nations League

Lionesses: Bright & Beever-Jones prepare for huge France challenge

by Freya Ward at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/5/24). Above: England’s Millie Bright speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s first game with France. Photo: Freya Ward for Impetus. The Lionesses are going through their final preparations at their St George’s Park training centre ahead of their UEFA EURO qualifying fixtures against France withContinue reading “Lionesses: Bright & Beever-Jones prepare for huge France challenge”

Four points out of six for France against Norway in two Nations League encounters

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes France’s pair of UEFA Women’s Nations League matches Norway. First, away in Oslo, then at home in Reims (1/11/23). Above: The France team that started their UEFA Nations League game in Oslo against Norway. Photo: Tim GUIGON / FFF. Norway 1-2 France Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, Norway – 27th October The first seriousContinue reading “Four points out of six for France against Norway in two Nations League encounters”

France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign

Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset reviews France’s matches against Portugal and Austria that kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign (27/9/23) Above: France’s Selma Bacha scores from 25 metres out against Portugal. Photo: Tim Guigon, FFF. France 2-0 Portugal France opened their inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with a home game against Portugal in Valenciennes onContinue reading “France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign”

Lionesses take the spoils against stubborn Scotland

England 2-1 Scotland by Ruby Perry (24/9/23) Above: Rachel Daly (left) and Lucy Bronze celebrate on Friday night. Photo: Lionesses. England overcame a typically energetic and stubborn Scotland side at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The game took place amidst the backdrop of the tragic news of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack’s passing. It united theContinue reading “Lionesses take the spoils against stubborn Scotland”

Grainger: This is where we want to be

Impetus’ Cymru correspondent Martin Townley reports from Cymru’s media conference today featuring head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (21/9/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru manager Gemma Grainger described being in the new Women’s Nations League A as exactly where she wants her team to be. Speaking to the mediaContinue reading “Grainger: This is where we want to be”

Grainger announces Cymru squad for September challenges

14/9/23 Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced her 26-player Cymru squad for the opening matches of the UEFA Women’s Nations League, away to Iceland and home to Denmark. Rachel Rowe returns to the squad after missing July’s 2-0 defeat to the USA in San Jose, while Hannah Cain missesContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad for September challenges”