By Catherine MacKenzie (29/9/25) Above: The Afghan women’s refugee team led by Pauline Hamill. Photo: FIFA. In May of this year, FIFA formally approved the Afghan women’s refugee team. Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, women’s sport in Afghanistan – already subject to violent oppression – was increasingly restricted. The progress made by Khalida PopalContinue reading “FIFA Unites: the tournament providing hope for the Afghan women’s refugee team”
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Vrouwen Eredivisie Week 2: Twente show class, ADO and Heerenveen share points
By Jan-Kees Joosse (22/9/25) Above: Feyenoord v Ajax. Photo: VrEredivisie on X. In the second round of the Eredivisie Matches, the difference between the title contenders and relegation potentials is beginning to become clear. In his weekly round-up for Impetus Football, Jan-Keese Joosse looks back at an entertaining weekend of Dutch women’s football. AZ’s FiekeContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week 2: Twente show class, ADO and Heerenveen share points”
Dutch teams in Europe: a fantastic week for the women’s Eredivisie
By Jan-Kees Joosse (19/9/25) Above: FC Twente celebrate reaching the UWCL league phase. Photo: FCTwenteVrouwen on X. Dutch women’s football has enjoyed a dream week on the European stage. PSV, Ajax, and FC Twente all delivered strong results, keeping their continental ambitions alive. PSV stun with sensational comeback PSV seemed to be out of theContinue reading “Dutch teams in Europe: a fantastic week for the women’s Eredivisie”
WSL2: Amy Merricks says Birmingham City “want to respond” vs Newcastle
By Eloise Smallbone (19/9/25) Above: Amy Merricks. Photo: Birmingham City. On Sunday, Birmingham City face Newcastle United in their second home game of the season. Birmingham City Head Coach Amy Merricks revealed that her team “want to respond” after securing a difficult point away at Sunderland last weekend. Their fixture against Newcastle United is aContinue reading “WSL2: Amy Merricks says Birmingham City “want to respond” vs Newcastle”
Elisabeth Terland’s perfect hat-trick gives Manchester United UWCL football
Manchester United 3-0 SK Brann By Catherine MacKenzie (18/9/25) Above: United’s Elisabeth Terland celebrates her third goal. Photo: ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United made history on Thursday evening as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to reach the UWCL proper for the first time, beating SK Brann 3-0 at Leigh Sports Village thanks to a hat-trickContinue reading “Elisabeth Terland’s perfect hat-trick gives Manchester United UWCL football”
Dominant Glasgow City defeat Athlone Town to continue in Europa Cup
Athlone Town 0 – 3 Glasgow City By Catherine MacKenzie Above: Kelly Brady clashes with Lisa Evans. Photo: Dan Clohessy/INPHO. The women’s Europa Cup continued midweek with Glasgow Ciy making the short hop across to the League of Ireland’s Athlone Town. The context The first qualifying round of the inaugural Europa Cup kicked off lastContinue reading “Dominant Glasgow City defeat Athlone Town to continue in Europa Cup”
“We want to focus on what we can do defensively”: Ho on Spurs v Everton
By Rachel Gore (13/9/25) Above: Martin Ho. Photo: SpursWomen on X. Tomorrow, Spurs face Everton away in their second game of the 25/26 season. Prior to the game, and after he led Spurs to their first win in 9 months, Martin Ho spoke to the media about the “precious” victory in their season opener, hisContinue reading ““We want to focus on what we can do defensively”: Ho on Spurs v Everton”
Dutch teams in Europe: Noordman stuns for Ajax and Twente dominate
By Jan-Kees Joosse and Catherine MacKenzie (12/9/25) Above: Jill Roord celebrates her goal. Photo: FC Twente website. With PSV’s elimination from the UEFA Europa Cup, two club teams from the Netherlands are left in European action. FC Twente are in the final qualifying round for the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and Ajax are inContinue reading “Dutch teams in Europe: Noordman stuns for Ajax and Twente dominate”
SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of record-breaking crowd
By Catherine MacKenzie (11/9/25) Above: Brann celebrate their win. Photo: nettavisen.no. SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of a record-breaking 16,000-strong crowd in Norway, putting a dent in United’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The context As the final qualifying round, this two-legged fixture is the last opportunity forContinue reading “SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of record-breaking crowd”
“It’s always been a hard game” – Renée Slegers on Arsenal v West Ham
By Rachel Gore (11/9/25) Above: Renée Slegers. Photo: Arsenal Women. Tomorrow, Arsenal face West Ham in their second game of the 25/26 WSL season. Ahead of the match, Renée Slegers reflected on last weekend’s season opener and told the media what she is anticipating, and how her squad have prepared for tomorrow’s fixture. Historically, WestContinue reading ““It’s always been a hard game” – Renée Slegers on Arsenal v West Ham”
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