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”
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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”
Masterful Carpenter runs riot on WSL debut as Chelsea win
Chelsea 2 – 1 Manchester City By Catherine MacKenzie (5/9/25) Above: Ellie Carpenter celebrates. Photo: ChelseaFCW on X. Chelsea and Manchester City ended last season in very different ways. Whilst Chelsea won the league unbeaten, City stumbled; an injury crisis stretching their squad too far. At one point without winger Lauren Hemp, captain Alex Greenwood,Continue reading “Masterful Carpenter runs riot on WSL debut as Chelsea win”
Preview: Arsenal v London City Lionesses
By Catherine MacKenzie (5/9/25) Above: Arsenal last season. Photo: Jay Patel / SPP. Arsenal kick off their 2025-26 WSL campaign this Saturday following major European success. The Champions League win was followed by the European Championship, where Arsenal’s hefty England contingent followed up the UWCL with the Euros trophy. The team that won the UWCLContinue reading “Preview: Arsenal v London City Lionesses”
Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins
By Eloise Smallbone and Rachel Gore (02/09/2025) Above: Manchester City’s squad during preseason. Photo: ManCityWomen on X. As the start of the new season draws near, one of the teams hoping for a strong start to a new era is Manchester City. With a new head coach, new players and major returns from injury, CityContinue reading “Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins”
Dominant Bayern brush aside rivals Wolfsburg to win Supercup
Bayern Munich 4 – 2 VfL Wolfsburg By Catherine MacKenzie (30/08/2025) Above: Bayern Munich Frauen celebrate their win. Photo: @DFB_Frauen1 on X. The competition The Google Pixel Supercup revives the discontinued German Women’s Supercup, which ran between 1992 and 1997, with the premise being that two of the nation’s top teams would compete for aContinue reading “Dominant Bayern brush aside rivals Wolfsburg to win Supercup”
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