By Hope Robinson (17/1/26) Above: USA midfielder Sam Coffey, who’s just made the move to England Photo: Manchester City FC More than ever before, the last few months have created ultimate debate surrounding the question of which league is the best in the world- the NWSL, or the WSL? This conversation has been propelled mostlyContinue reading “Why the NWSL–WSL Debate Isn’t as Simple as You Think”
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From the Golden Boot to all round greatness: How Alessia Russo is changing the game
By Emme Fortnam (16/1/26) Above: Russo after scoring against Chelsea in 2023 Photo: Lucy Copsey Winning both the Euros and Champions League in 2025, Alessia Russo cemented her legacy in the women’s game and in England. Starting as a striker for both and delivering goals in crucial moments, Russo has proved teams can rely onContinue reading “From the Golden Boot to all round greatness: How Alessia Russo is changing the game”
Williamson out again as Villa visit Arsenal in FA Cup
By Roos Schelen (16/1/26) Above: Renee Slegers applauding the Arsenal fans Photo: Arsenal FC Roos Schelen was at Renée Slegers’ press conference as the Arsenal boss confirmed that Leah Williamson will miss Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Aston Villa with a calf injury. The Dutch head coach also said that Daphne van Domselaar might beContinue reading “Williamson out again as Villa visit Arsenal in FA Cup”
Big ambitions, even bigger moves: The WSL transfer window so far
By Emme Fortnam (13/1/26) Above: Jenna Nighswonger signing for Aston Villa Photo: Aston Villa FC Making an Impetus debut, Emme Fortnam rounds up the main stories from the WSL January transfer window so far. The current winter transfer window started on 2 January 2026 and ends on 3 February 2026. It is a time forContinue reading “Big ambitions, even bigger moves: The WSL transfer window so far”
League struggles and European chances: Chelsea’s crucial January
By Ben Tattoo (9/1/26) In his penultimate interview, Ben Tattoo speaks to fan of reigning champions Chelsea, about their season so far and how this could finally be their year in the Champions League Can you tell me a bit about your history as a fan of Chelsea? It started with my Dad. I didn’t haveContinue reading “League struggles and European chances: Chelsea’s crucial January”
Glasgow City dominate while Montrose stun the league: SWPL mid season review
By Gethin Thurlow (7/1/26) Above: Glasgow City celebrate scoring a goal earlier in the year Photo: @GlasgowCityFC on X As the winter break hits, we’re as close to halfway through the SWPL season as we’re going to ever get thanks to the 6/4 split format giving teams unequal games played overall. There’s no better timeContinue reading “Glasgow City dominate while Montrose stun the league: SWPL mid season review”
ACL’s, Top six’s and new signings: how Brighton can keep developing
By Ben Tattoo (1/1/25) Above: Brighton’s team lineup Photo: @BHAFCWomen on X Ben Tattoo caught up with Duncan Price, founder and editor at SheGulls – Brighton Women’s supporters group, discussing his hopes and predictions for the upcoming transfer window. What can you tell me about your history as a Brighton fan? I was born inContinue reading “ACL’s, Top six’s and new signings: how Brighton can keep developing”
What should Aston Villa do in the January Transfer Window?
By Ben Tattoo (28/12/25) Above: Villa pre-match against West Ham this season Photo: Aston Villa FC In the next of his series, Ben Tattoo spoke to author, podcaster and Aston Villa superfan, Freya Taylor-Hall about the upcoming transfer window. Can you tell us how your journey into football fandom began? I grew up in aContinue reading “What should Aston Villa do in the January Transfer Window?”
Ten wins on the bounce and six points clear at the top; could this Man City team get better?
By Ben Tattoo (23/12/25) Above: Manchester City’s squad photo for the season Photo: @ManCityWomen on X In the second of a number of interviews with WSL fans about their seasons and the January, Ben Tattoo speaks to Manchester City fan Cath Thurlow Cath, welcome to Impetus. You’re a Manchester City fan. Could you tell meContinue reading “Ten wins on the bounce and six points clear at the top; could this Man City team get better?”
Grant Scott jumps ship after Celtic beat Hibs with audacious goal directly from kick-off
Hibernian 1-2 Celtic By Gethin Thurlow at Meadowbank for Impetus (23/12/25) Above: Grant Scott with the SWPL title in May last year Photo: @Record_Sport on X Celtic poached the three points and manager from Hibs in what was a blockbuster 24 hours between the clubs. First of all, Maria McAneny scored an incredible goal directlyContinue reading “Grant Scott jumps ship after Celtic beat Hibs with audacious goal directly from kick-off”
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