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”
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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?”
Ruthless Arsenal put Foxes aside to earn victory
Leicester City 1–4 Arsenal By Tom Coopey (2/11/25) Above: Arsenal celebrate their opening goal Photo: BBC Sport Arsenal claimed three points against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in a comfortable 1-4 win for the visitors. An assured victory from Arsenal saw them maintain their perfect record against Leicester and earn their third winContinue reading “Ruthless Arsenal put Foxes aside to earn victory”
Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?
Above: Manchester United celebrate scoring a goal earlier this year Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X By Ben Tattoo (31/10/25) The great Mia Hamm once said: “There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one”. Manchester United are certainly embracing grander challenges this season, their first competing in four majorContinue reading “Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?”
Are things finally turning to gold for the Girls in Green?
Above: The Republic of Ireland celebrate after Abbie Larkin’s late goal to see them defeat Belgium 5-4 on aggregate. Photo: via RTE By Alyce Collett (31/10/2025) It has been exactly the international window that the Republic of Ireland could have asked for, winning their UEFA Nations League playoff against Belgium to earn re promotion back toContinue reading “Are things finally turning to gold for the Girls in Green?”
An International window with lots to learn for the Matildas
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”
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”
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