Category Archives: Analysis

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”

Below par start leads to monumental first month

2/1/26 Ben Tattoo interviews Ben Gilby, Impetus founder and co-chief editor, who has been at the vast majority of the Gunners’ games this season, ahead of the January transfer window, to discuss Arsenal’s season so far and how the rest of the campaign could shape up. Above: Olivia Smith lets fly with her rocket shotContinue reading “Below par start leads to monumental first month”

A-League Women First timers

We tasked two Impetus writers from outside of Australia with watching A-League Women action over the Christmas period to get their first-time opinions on the competition. Here’s what they thought. 2/1/26 Above: Holly McNamara celebrates after scoring in the Melbourne derby. She was a player who seriously impressed our two first time Dub watchers. Photo:Continue reading “A-League Women First timers”

Analysis: Brick Wall helps take down giants

by Alyce Collett (12/12/25) Above: Courtney Brosnan was crucial in helping Everton defeat Chelsea and end its undefeated run. Photo: via Everton FC. Last weekend saw a historic result in the Women’s Super League (WSL) as Everton caused what might just end up being the upset of the season in knocking off Chelsea 1-0 and ending the Blues’Continue reading “Analysis: Brick Wall helps take down giants”

In the Chaos, Gotham Looked the Most Certain: An Eighth Seed’s Run Through a Wild NWSL Playoff

By Emmanuel Faith 27/11/25 Above: NWSL Champions, Gotham FC. PC. Photo: Gotham on Twitter. The 2025 NWSL playoffs don’t often follow a predicted script. Every year, the table flattens, rhythm breaks, and teams discover quickly that November football asks different questions than the regular season. Isn’t that what we all signed-up for? 1.184m fans across the globe tuned in to watch the NWSL finals between GothamContinue reading “In the Chaos, Gotham Looked the Most Certain: An Eighth Seed’s Run Through a Wild NWSL Playoff”

England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?

By Ben Tattoo (25/11/25) Above: England’s Lionesses training at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. England’s homecoming series concludes with games against China and Ghana next week. With friendlies a rare chance to experiment, Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad contains new names who are untested on the senior international stage. “We have a lotContinue reading “England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?”