Category Archives: Analysis

Meet the Dutch contenders: five teams, three UWCL spots

By Jan-Kees Joosse (17/1/26) Above: FC Twente and Ajax locked in battle. Photo: Pro Shots NL. Snow and icy pitches disrupted this weekend’s Eredivisie action. HERA United vs AZ was abandoned halfway through, after earlier cancellations of Utrecht vs Excelsior and Ajax vs NAC due to expected snowfall. In the end, only three matches reachedContinue reading “Meet the Dutch contenders: five teams, three UWCL spots”

Tottenham Run Riot in Villa’s Backyard in Ten-Goal Thriller

Aston Villa 3-7 Tottenham Hotspur by Hope Robinson (15/2/26) Above: Tottenham Hotspur players celebrating their fifth goal of the game Photo: bbc.co.uk A ten-goal thriller at Villa Park saw Tottenham Hotspur storm to a 7-3 victory over Aston Villa on 15 February, as strikes from Signe Gaupset, Olivia Holdt and a clinical brace from Cathinka Tandberg proved decisive despite a spirited VillaContinue reading “Tottenham Run Riot in Villa’s Backyard in Ten-Goal Thriller”

Arsenal: European to World Champions, how they did it

By Emme Fortnam (4/2/26) Above: Arsenal lifting the first Champions Cup Photo: Arsenal FC In the 24/25 season, Arsenal fought their way to the top of the women’s football, securing a UEFA Women’s Champions League title on the 24th May 2025. With Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey combining for 14 goals, Arsenal’s key players hadContinue reading “Arsenal: European to World Champions, how they did it”

Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)

by Maddison Hagger (2/2/26) Above: Pia Vlok (yellow and black kit) in action for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix’s teen sensation Pia Vlok played a stunning game against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday, becoming the second youngest player to score a hat-trick in the A-League. The Nix dismantled the Jets inContinue reading “Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)”

Grace Clinton: explained

By Hope Robinson (2/2/26) Above: Grace Clinton vs Sweden in the quarter-final of England’s Euro 2025 triumph. Photo: goal.com Since making her Women’s Super League debut in 2020, Grace Clinton has been turning heads as one of England’s standout young talents. Her performances at such a young age caught the attention of many, including LionessesContinue reading “Grace Clinton: explained”

Why the NWSL–WSL Debate Isn’t as Simple as You Think

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”

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”

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”

England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success

By Catherine MacKenzie (2/1/26) Above: England with their Euro 2025 medals. Photo: Lionesses on X. 2025 was a year of immense success for England’s Lionesses, who defied the odds to retain their European title. Like any football team, they experienced both highs and lows over the course of the year. In this article, Impetus looksContinue reading “England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success”