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“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”

“This will be a difficult tie”- Marc Skinner on SK Brann Kvinner v Manchester United

By Catherine MacKenzie (10/09/2025) Above: Manchester United huddle after their last game. Photo: Manchester United Women. All that stands between Manchester United and a spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) is a two-legged tie against Norwegian side SK Brann Kvinner. Context Both teams will play European football this season; the dual-legged tie decidesContinue reading ““This will be a difficult tie”- Marc Skinner on SK Brann Kvinner v Manchester United”

Vrouwen Eredivisie Week 1: Ajax win big, Roord boosts Twente

By Jan-Kees Joosse (9/9/25) Above: NAC Breda and Feyenoord face off. Photo: Vrouwen Eredivisie website. This season is incredibly tense in the Eredivisie, after the KNVB decided to reduce the league from 12 to 10 clubs. With the potential for three relegations this year, every match counts, every mistake can be fatal, and every pointContinue reading “Vrouwen Eredivisie Week 1: Ajax win big, Roord boosts Twente”

An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier

By Ella McShane (8/9/25) Above: WSL2 teams. Photo: FA/WSL website. The development of professionalism across all tiers of English women’s football is projected to make the 2025/26 season one of the most dynamic and competitive to date. With a record number of star signings, brand new integrative infrastructure, and clubs now hungrier than ever toContinue reading “An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier”

Toone, Malard, and Terland shine as Manchester United cruise to victory over Foxes

Manchester United 4 – 0 Leicester City By Catherine Mackenzie Above: United celebrate their win. Photo: ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United kicked off the new WSL season in style with a 4-0 demolition of Leicester City. Whilst Leicester City are currently reeling from the controversial sacking of head coach Amandine Miquel 11 days ahead of theContinue reading “Toone, Malard, and Terland shine as Manchester United cruise to victory over Foxes”

Birmingham City’s Amy Merricks on WSL2 and ‘serial winner’ Ji So-Yun

By Rachel Gore (6/9/25) Above: Amy Merricks. Photo: Birmingham City Women. Ahead of Birmingham City’s opening match against Bristol City on Sunday, Impetus Football spoke to Amy Merricks, Birmingham’s manager, about the upcoming season. The 25/26 season is Merricks’ second one in charge of the Blues. She’s “really proud” of what the club did lastContinue reading “Birmingham City’s Amy Merricks on WSL2 and ‘serial winner’ Ji So-Yun”

Bayern Munich set new attendance record in German women’s football

Bayern Munich 2 – 0 Bayer Leverkusen By Catherine MacKenzie (6/9/25) Above: Bayern celebrate. Photo: Sven Simon / IMAGO. Last season’s Frauen Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich kicked off their title defence against Bayer Leverkusen in front of over 55,000 fans at the Allianz Arena. Bayern had the advantage of a recent competitive game: their SupercupContinue reading “Bayern Munich set new attendance record in German women’s football”