Manchester City Season Wrap Up

By Emily Wyatt (22/05/25) Above: Manchester City squad, 2024-25 season. Photo: @ManCityWomen on X. In the second of a series of round-ups following the close of the 2024-25 WSL season, Impetus Football’s Emily Wyatt reviews Manchester City’s season.  After it went down to the wire at the end of the 2023-24 season, fans expected thatContinue reading “Manchester City Season Wrap Up”

The Final showdown: Arsenal vs Barcelona preview

By Ava-Marianne Elliott (24/05/25) In the seventh article of special coverage building up to a huge clash between Arsenal and Barcelona in Lisbon, Impetus Football’s Ava-Marianne Elliott previews the action and looks into how both finalists reached the last hurdle. Today marks a huge clash in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, as the last twoContinue reading “The Final showdown: Arsenal vs Barcelona preview”

From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative

By Gethin Thurlow (23/05/25)  In the sixth article of our series of special articles ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, Impetus Football’s Gethin Thurlow evaluates the impact of Chloe Kelly. “A key lesson I have learned in life is that whilst I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I canContinue reading “From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative”

Kim Little: Enduring Excellence on the European Stage

By Merryn Dyson (22/05/25) In the fourth article in the series of articles building up to the huge Champions League final in Lisbon this Saturday, Impetus Football’s Merryn Dyson looks into Kim Little’s stellar career, and why this fixture is so momentous for the Arsenal captain. Kim Little has played a vital part in theContinue reading “Kim Little: Enduring Excellence on the European Stage”

It’s good to share: rethinking the creation and distribution of revenue in the women’s game

By Christine Oughton (19/0525) In the first of a week’s coverage of articles from eleven Impetus Football writers in the build up to this year’s UWCL final, Christine Oughton reviews the financial specifics of the competition.  The UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) final between Arsenal and Barcelona in Lisbon on 24 May 2025 will notContinue reading “It’s good to share: rethinking the creation and distribution of revenue in the women’s game”

West Ham United Season Wrap Up

By Ella McShane (16/05/24) In the first of a series reviewing how the team’s of the WSL fared in the 2024 to 2025 season, Impetus Football’s Ella McShane evaluates how West Ham United’s campaign went.  The 2024/25 season was one of transformation for West Ham United. A campaign defined by fresh faces, international tours, newContinue reading “West Ham United Season Wrap Up”

Birmingham City left feeling blue as London City Lionesses claim Championship title

Birmingham City 2-2 London City Lionesses  By Alyce Collett (4/5/25) London City Lionesses are Barclay’s Women’s Championship champions after picking up a point from a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City. Coming into the match only needing to avoid a loss, London City initially had a comfortable lead, but had to fight off a solid Blues’Continue reading “Birmingham City left feeling blue as London City Lionesses claim Championship title”

Merseyside stays blue as Everton outclass Liverpool 

Liverpool 0-2 Everton By Alyce Collett (4/5/25) Everton have kept their stranglehold on the Merseyside Derby well and truly alive after recording an impressive 2-0 win over crosstown rivals Liverpool at Anfield.  Goals to Katja Snoeijs and Karen Holmgaard helped Everton get the win, but a mightily impressive performance from the Toffees’ defensive group wasContinue reading “Merseyside stays blue as Everton outclass Liverpool “

Parris and Vidošić react to narrow victory over Everton

By Alyce Collett (29/04/25) On Sunday, Brighton and Hove Albion snapped a three match losing streak with a thrilling 3-2 win over Everton. In a high scoring, very even match, a 93rd minute winner from Nikita Parris saw the Seagulls head back to the south coast with all three points in hand. The joy inContinue reading “Parris and Vidošić react to narrow victory over Everton”

Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace 

Crystal Palace 1-7 West Ham United By Ella McShane ​​​​​​​(28/04/25) Above: The West Ham team that put seven past Crystal Palace. Photo: @westhamwomen on Twitter  West Ham United dominate Crystal Palace in a season defining afternoon at Sutton United Football Club. An uncontrolled opening 15 minutes, made for a frustrating start for Crystal Palace andContinue reading “Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace “