By Catherine MacKenzie (2/1/26) Above: England with their Euro 2025 medals. Photo: Lionesses on X. 2025 was a year of immense success for England’s Lionesses, who defied the odds to retain their European title. Like any football team, they experienced both highs and lows over the course of the year. In this article, Impetus looksContinue reading “England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success”
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Vrouwen Eredivisie: Fatigued Twente boost Ajax title hopes
By Jan-Kees Joosse (2/1/26) Above: Twente players look frustrated. Photo: Ron Jonker / Pro Shots. The first half of the Netherlands’ women’s Eredivisie season has delivered clear storylines: a relentless title race, credible challengers knocking on the door of the top three, and a relegation battle that is already taking shape. HERA United 0-0 FC Twente HERA UnitedContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie: Fatigued Twente boost Ajax title hopes”
Slegers calls on Gunners to “play the Arsenal way”
By Roos Schelen (16/12/25) Above: Renée Slegers during yesterday’s pre-match media conference. Photo: Arsenal website. Renée Slegers says Arsenal will try to chase a top four position in this UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) league phase. Arsenal play Oud Heverlee Leuven (OHL) on what is the final day of the league phase in the competition. ArsenalContinue reading “Slegers calls on Gunners to “play the Arsenal way””
Natalia Arroyo: Villa are “in a good place”
By Rachel Gore (13/12/25) Above: Natalia Arroyo. Photo: @AVWFCOfficial on X. Eighth place Aston Villa will take on top of the table Manchester City this weekend, straight off the back of a midweek WSL win against Liverpool. Ahead of their second WSL clash this week, Impetus heard from Villa’s manager Natalia Arroyo who spoke onContinue reading “Natalia Arroyo: Villa are “in a good place””
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: a vital WSL clash
By Rachel Gore (13/12/25) Above: United celebrating last season’s 1-0 win. Photo: Matt McNulty / Getty. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet this weekend in the WSL as they fight to keep their places in the top three and top five respectively. With both sides having won their last WSL fixtures after losses andContinue reading “Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: a vital WSL clash”
Renée Slegers hails Chloe Kelly: “She brings that edge on the pitch”
By Chloe Reynolds (11/12/25) Above: Slegers speaking to the media on Thursday. Photo: Arsenal website. Arsenal head north this weekend to face a resurgent Everton side who are fresh off the unlikeliest of wins against champions Chelsea, ending the London side’s 34-game unbeaten league streak. Ahead of the duel, head coach Renée Slegers was questionedContinue reading “Renée Slegers hails Chloe Kelly: “She brings that edge on the pitch””
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Ten: Ajax win 8-0, red cards shown at Feyenoord
By Jan-Kees Joosse (11/12/25) Above: Ajax celebrate their 8-0 win. Photo: Ajax.nl. This week in the Eredivisie delivered goals, tension and a few big milestones. While Ajax impressed with a big win over FC Utrecht, PSV and Feyenoord fought hard for crucial points to compete at the top. Ajax 8-0 FC Utrecht After a big loss against PECContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Ten: Ajax win 8-0, red cards shown at Feyenoord”
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Nine: The most shocking week in league history?
By Jan-Kees Joosse (26/11/25) Above: PEC Zwolle celebrate a historic victory. Photo: Martijn Bijzitter. Last week’s Vrouwen Eredivisie action was perhaps the most shocking in history. Up-and-coming PEC Zwolle beat title contenders Ajax by a whopping seven goals to one, and there were 30 goals scored across five games. Even Netherlands topscorer Vivianne Miedema hasContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Nine: The most shocking week in league history?”
England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?
By Ben Tattoo (25/11/25) Above: England’s Lionesses training at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. England’s homecoming series concludes with games against China and Ghana next week. With friendlies a rare chance to experiment, Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad contains new names who are untested on the senior international stage. “We have a lotContinue reading “England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?”
Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Eight: Historic wins for HERA and NAC Breda
By Jan-Kees Joosse (19/11/25) Above: NAC Breda celebrate their first top flight win. Photo: Caroline van Leusden. Round eight of the Dutch top flight of women’s football saw a historic pair of wins for new club HERA United and promoted NAC Breda. NAC Breda 2 – 1 Excelsior NAC Breda have had a historic Sunday victory againstContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week Eight: Historic wins for HERA and NAC Breda”
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