By Alyce Collett (29/08/2025) Above: AS Roma celebrate their win. Photo: ASRomaFemminile on X. In our final roundup of the second round UWCL qualifiers, Alyce Collett documents Roma’s triumph over Aktobe and Athlone Town’s defeat to Iceland’s Breidablik. AS Roma 2 – 0 FK Aktobe Winonah Heatley and AS Roma’s Champions League campaign is offContinue reading “UWCL Qualifiers: Roma through, heartbreak for Ireland’s Athlone Town”
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UWCL Qualifiers: Mixed fortunes for the Dutch as PSV beaten but Twente rampant
By Catherine MacKenzie (28/08/2025) Above: Manchester United celebrate beating PSV. Photo: ManUtdWomen on X. Dutch champions FC Twente and second-place PSV were both in action on Wednesday evening, in the second round of UWCL qualifiers. PSV had the tougher duel, with England’s Manchester United their opponent, whilst Twente faced Serbian opponents ZFK Crvena zvezda. ManchesterContinue reading “UWCL Qualifiers: Mixed fortunes for the Dutch as PSV beaten but Twente rampant”
UWCL Qualifiers: Scotland’s Glasgow City and Hibernian bow out
By Gethin Thurlow (28/08/2025) Above: Hibernian captain Rachael Boyle scores for Hibernian. Photo: HibernianWomen on X. Glasgow City 0-2 Austria Wien Two moments of quality saw Austria Wien move past Glasgow in a tight game. Both teams imposed themselves on the game in the first half, with possession andchances shared pretty evenly between the twoContinue reading “UWCL Qualifiers: Scotland’s Glasgow City and Hibernian bow out”
Exclusive: Dominique Janssen on Manchester United move, mental balance and Dutch adaptability
By Catherine MacKenzie (27/08/2025) Above: Dominique Janssen for the Netherlands national team. Photo: @oranjevrouwen on X. After a summer packed with international tournaments, club football takes center stage again. This year, Manchester United aim to build on just their second-ever top-three WSL finish. Ahead of the 2025–26 season kicking off on September 6th, Impetus Football’sContinue reading “Exclusive: Dominique Janssen on Manchester United move, mental balance and Dutch adaptability”
Preview: Manchester United battle PSV for UWCL dream
By Catherine MacKenzie (26/08/2025) Above: The qualifying draw. Photo: UEFA.com Manchester United face Dutch opposition as they open their European campaign, facing PSV Eindhoven in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL). United managed a third-place finish in the 2024-25 WSL season, meaning they enter UWCL qualifying in the second round.Continue reading “Preview: Manchester United battle PSV for UWCL dream”
England’s FAWNL releases new three-year strategy: where our game grows
By Eloise Smallbone (13/08/2025) Above: the FAWNL strategy ‘where our game grows’. Photo: The FA website. Today, the FA Women’s National League (FAWNL) have announced a new strategy, titled ‘Where Our Game Grows’, aiming to take the third tier of English women’s football to the next level. The strategy is intended to shape the futureContinue reading “England’s FAWNL releases new three-year strategy: where our game grows”
Hannah Hampton: the Lionesses’ penalty hero
By Alyce Collett (30/07/2025) Above: Hannah Hampton in action. Photo: PA/Wire. There were many stories to come out of England’s success at the 2025 Euros, with many members of the squad delivering when it ultimately matters to seal a title defence for the Lionesses. One of those was Hannah Hampton, with the 24 year oldContinue reading “Hannah Hampton: the Lionesses’ penalty hero”
How the Lionesses won the Euros: Belief, togetherness, and a cavapoo
By Catherine MacKenzie (29/07/2025) Above: Lionesses celebrate their Euros win. Photo: GirlsOnTheBall. England emerged victorious on Sunday evening after a tumultuous tournament that saw them defy the odds time and time again. In this piece, Impetus Football’s Catherine MacKenzie considers the reasons behind the success. Think back to July the 6th 2025. The Euros hadContinue reading “How the Lionesses won the Euros: Belief, togetherness, and a cavapoo”
Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025
Nigeria 3-2 Morocco By Emmanuel Faith (28/07/2025) Above: Nigeria celebrate their win. Photo: Backpage Pix. The WAFCON 2025 Final in Rabat was more than a showpiece, it was a tactical masterclass in adaptation and resilience. Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from two goals down to defeat Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in a contest that underlined theContinue reading “Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025”
Esme Morgan: the Lionesses’ game-changing defender
By Catherine MacKenzie and Alyce Collett (22/07/2025) Above: Esme Morgan celebrates with Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating. Photo: Reuters. When people talk about game-changers in football, they are normally referring to players who create and score goals. In England’s last match against Sweden, the term was reserved for Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang, a wingerContinue reading “Esme Morgan: the Lionesses’ game-changing defender”
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