By Catherine MacKenzie (17/05/2025) Above: Southampton Women lifting the inaugural Mitre Challenge Trophy. Photo: The National Football Museum. On Sunday, Manchester United and Chelsea face off in the final of one of England’s most prestigous tournaments. Ahead of the game, Impetus‘ Catherine MacKenzie looks back at the competition’s long history. If you ask fans ofContinue reading “The Women’s FA Cup: A History”
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Chelsea v Manchester United: FA Cup Final Preview
By Catherine MacKenzie (16/05/2025) Above: The FA Cup at Wembley. Photo: The FA Website. Chelsea and Manchester United: contrasting histories For fans of Manchester United women, this time last year was a special one. Captain Katie Zelem lifted the club’s inaugural major trophy at London’s Wembley stadium, having bulldozed past Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in theContinue reading “Chelsea v Manchester United: FA Cup Final Preview”
Impetus’ WSL end of season awards
By Catherine MacKenzie (12/05/2025) Above: Chelsea celebrate their sixth successsive title win. Photo: Chelsea FC Women. Now that yet another WSL season has come to an end, there is time to sit back and reflect on one of the world’s most exciting women’s leagues. Whilst Chelsea took home the title for a sixth consecutive year,Continue reading “Impetus’ WSL end of season awards”
Arsenal clinch second after seven goal thriller
Arsenal 4–3 Manchester United Above: Arsenal celebrate their win. Photo: Arsenal Women on X. On the final day of the WSL season, Arsenal welcomed Manchester United to London. Despite being at opposite ends of the country, the two were neighbours in the table, both aiming to be league runners-up. For Impetus, Arsenal fan Ella McShaneContinue reading “Arsenal clinch second after seven goal thriller”
Phallon Tullis-Joyce: Manchester United’s deep-sea obsessed revelation
By Catherine MacKenzie (06/05/2025) Above: Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Photo: Manchester United. Speaking to Impetus’ Catherine MacKenzie alongside other media, Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce shared her experience watching last year’s FA Cup final from the sidelines, how she deals with the pressure that comes with being Manchester United’s no.1, and what this year’s FA Cup finalContinue reading “Phallon Tullis-Joyce: Manchester United’s deep-sea obsessed revelation”
Will Brighton’s purpose-built women’s stadium pave the way?
By Clare McEwen (05/05/2025) Above: Brighton’s Amex Stadium. Photo: Brighton and Hove Albion FC Website. In January 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion FC announced plans to design a custom-built stadium for their women’s team by the 2027-28 season. In her debut for Impetus, Clare McEwen asks some key questions: is a new stadium really needed?Continue reading “Will Brighton’s purpose-built women’s stadium pave the way?”
Brighton claim first ever win against Arsenal
Brighton & Hove Albion 4 – 2 Arsenal By Emily Wyatt (05/05/2025) Above: Brighton celebrate a big win. Photo: @BHAFCWomen on X. Brighton pounced on a low-on-confidence Arsenal to claim a historic first victory against the Gunners, beating them 4-2 at the Broadfield Stadium. In the opening moments of the game, Brighton put immediate pressureContinue reading “Brighton claim first ever win against Arsenal”
The Manchester derby: four goals and a red card
Manchester United 2 – 2 Manchester City Above: Manchester United celebrate. Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United welcomed their local rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in a vital match in the race to the top three of the Women’s Super League. In this collaboation between Impetus contributors, Manchester United fan CatherineContinue reading “The Manchester derby: four goals and a red card”
London City Lionesses v Birmingham City: battle for promotion
By Alyce Collett (03/05/2025) Above: The women’s Championship trophy. Photo: Durham City FC. This weekend sees the Barclays Women’s Championship season come to its conclusion, and its winner will be crowned on Sunday. In a fitting twist of fate, the two sides who can still win the title will play each other this weekend, withContinue reading “London City Lionesses v Birmingham City: battle for promotion”
Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League”
By Catherine MacKenzie (02/05/2025) Above: United boss Marc Skinner. Photo: Martin Rickett / PA. A derby day in Manchester is always special. This Sunday, Manchester United face cross-city foes Manchester City at Old Trafford, a pivotal game in the race to finish in the top three of the Women’s Super League. United are currently fourContinue reading “Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League””
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