By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Jess Park against Iceland Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. Jess Park impressed for England during the March international break, starting both World Cup qualifying matches against Ukraine and Iceland as the Manchester United midfielder continued her standout club season. The fixtures saw Park feature across multiple attacking roles while helping the LionessesContinue reading “The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break”
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Timeless Bronze powers England past Iceland on record-breaking day
England 2-0 Iceland By Chloe Reynolds (8/3/26) Above: Lucy Bronze dribbling past Sandra Jessen Photo: Lindsay Cook Lucy Bronze scored and assisted as England defeated Iceland 2-0 to stay top of their World Cup qualifying group. It was on the same day that the 34 year old moved past Karen Carney and into third placeContinue reading “Timeless Bronze powers England past Iceland on record-breaking day”
Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier
By Hope Robinson (6/3/26) Hope Robinson attended England’s press conference at the Nottingham Forest City Ground this week ahead of their World Cup Qualifying game against Iceland on Saturday, with the Lionesses’ aiming to secure two of two wins in this international window, following their 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday. Fixture Overview The LionessesContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier”
Ferns claim top spot and stay undefeated in World Cup Qualifiers
New Zealand 3-0 American Samoa by Maddison Hagger (5/3/26) Above: American Samoa’s Aaliyah Tu’ua (left) and New Zealand’s Hannah Blake (right). Photo: Joshua Devenie via Phototek.nz. New Zealand has maintained its perfect record at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Oceania qualifiers, coming away with a 3-0 win over American Samoa and finishing top of Group A thanks toContinue reading “Ferns claim top spot and stay undefeated in World Cup Qualifiers”
Late Swiss Strike Breaks Welsh Hearts
Switzerland 2-1 Wales (AET) by Martin Townley, Impetus Welsh Women’s Football Correspondent Above: Kayleigh Green (9) gets an effort in for Wales in Switzerland last night. Photo: BBC Wales. Fabienne Humm sent Switzerland to next year’s World Cup with a goal in the dying seconds of extra time. Humm’s smart finish at the near postContinue reading “Late Swiss Strike Breaks Welsh Hearts”
Lionesses Wrap Up Qualification In Style
by Johnathan Stack at the Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent (7/9/22) Above: There was plenty for the Lionesses to celebrate last night. Photo: Lionesses. It was not cold, wet, or windy, but England were on fire and certainly did the job on a Tuesday night in Stoke-on-Trent beating Luxembourg 10-0 to round off their FIFA Women’s WorldContinue reading “Lionesses Wrap Up Qualification In Style”
History Makers & Record Breakers: Wales Make Play-Offs For First Time
Wales 0-0 Slovenia by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium (7/9/22) Above: Post-match scenes of delight among the Welsh players. Photo: FAW. It was an historic night in Cardiff as Gemma Grainger’s Wales side made history making it to the World Cup play-offs for the first time. Needing just a point in front ofContinue reading “History Makers & Record Breakers: Wales Make Play-Offs For First Time”
Lionesses Book Their Ticket Down Under
Austria 0-2 England by Johnathan Stack (4/9/22) Above: England’s Rachel Daley shows her delight after the match with World Cup qualification sealed. Photo: Lionesses. England secured their place at next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win away in Austria – a victory that maintained the Lionesses’ perfect record in World Cup Qualifying. Continue reading “Lionesses Book Their Ticket Down Under”
Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses’ squad announcement press conference with Sarina Wiegman this morning and listened to the England head coach discuss her thoughts about the selection, the looming clash with Austria, and how she sees the women’s game in the country after the incredible European Championship triumph last month (24/8/22). Above: EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman: It’s Absolutely A Big Game”
France Qualify For World Cup But Concerns Ahead of Euros
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes France’s last two games for Women’s World Cup qualification (13/4/22). Above: Delphine Cascarino pictured after scoring France’s winner against Slovenia yesterday. Photo: Equipe de France Feminine. Wales 1-2 France – April 8, 2022 France won away from home 2-1 against Wales at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli in front of a recordContinue reading “France Qualify For World Cup But Concerns Ahead of Euros”
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