Impetus’ Ben Gilby was present at both Australia’s friendlies against Wales in Cardiff and England in Derby over the past few days. He assesses what he saw (29/10/25). Above: The Matildas in the huddle at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium against England. Photo: Football Australia. Whilst a red card and a 3-0 loss to England mayContinue reading “An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas”
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Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia
England 3-0 Australia Above: The England side that lined up to face Australia. Photo: The Lionesses on X. By Ava-Marianne Elliott at Pride Park (28/10/25) The back-to-back European Champions claimed a dominant 3-0 victory at Derby County’s Pride Park after an early red card from Alanna Kennedy left Australia with ten players, but two second-halfContinue reading “Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia”
Clare Hunt putting her best foot forward at Tottenham
Above: Clare Hunt in action for the Matildas against Japan at the SheBelieves Cup. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (22/10/25). Clare Hunt has been off to a flying start for the 25-26 season for Tottenham, establishing herself as one of the most composed and consistent centre backs in the Women’s Super League. PlayingContinue reading “Clare Hunt putting her best foot forward at Tottenham”
When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross
by Ben Gilby and Genevieve Henry (16/10/25) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action as a second-half substitute against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal’s start to the season has seen four points dropped to top four rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as being frustrated at home by Aston Villa,Continue reading “When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross”
Fans weigh in on WSL scheduling
By Roos Schelen (14/10/25) Above: The WSL logo. Photo: WSL Football / BBC Media Centre. The Women’s Super League introduced new kickoff times at the start of the season. Impetus surveyed fans to find out how they feel about the changes. The Women’s Super League (WSL) is arguably one of the strongest leagues in women’sContinue reading “Fans weigh in on WSL scheduling”
Lyon make Arsenal pay
8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”
The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal
by Ben Gilby (7/10/25) Above: Olivia Smith fires home her sensational debut goal for Arsenal against London City Lionesses on 6th September. Photo: New York Times. Arsenal’s big-money signing Olivia Smith has had an eye-catching opening to the season at the North London side. I have been present at the Canadian’s games over her firstContinue reading “The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal”
NPLW VIC Grand Final preview
By Isabelle Campbell and Kieran Yap 12/9/25 Above: Heidelberg United after winning the 2025 Premiership . Photo: Heidelberg United Ahead of the biggest game of the Victorian season, Impetus writers look at the strengths of both sides in the Grand Final. Why Heidelberg United will win- By Isabelle Campbell Heidelberg United are heading into theContinue reading “NPLW VIC Grand Final preview”
Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise
By Emmanuel Faith 7/9/25 Above: Ellie Carpenter in her debut on Friday night Photo: chelseafc.com It is not every time you win the “player of the match” on your debut, especially in a talent-stacked team like Chelsea, where almost everyone is an overperformer, but that’s what Ellie Carpenter did. Chelsea began their 2025/26 Women’s SuperContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise”
Preview: Is this the year Everton start to make a climb?
Above: Katja Snoeijs celebrates her goal that opened the scoring at Anfield in the second WSL Merseyside Derby of 2024/25. Photo: Everton FC. By Alyce Collett (3/9/25) In the past few years it has not always been easy to be an Everton fan. The Toffees have never been among the title contenders and have consistently been around theContinue reading “Preview: Is this the year Everton start to make a climb?”
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