Above: From left to right – Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley with the UEFA Champions League trophy last night. Photo: UWCL. 25/5/25 Three Impetus writers – Genevieve Henry, Ella McShane, and Alice de Koster-Kitto analyse the impact that Arsenal’s Australian internationals had in their superb European Champions League Final victory last night. Shining,Continue reading “How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph”
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Bayern Munich spark joy in inaugural World Sevens win
By Catherine MacKenzie (23/05/2025) Above: Bayern Munich win the inaugural World Sevens. Photo: FCBfrauen on X. The inaugural World Sevens tournament taking place in Portugal this week has been about fun first-and-foremost. Teams have spent longer working out their ‘introduction acts’ than they have on tactics and had a rare opportunity to network with eachContinue reading “Bayern Munich spark joy in inaugural World Sevens win”
From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative
By Gethin Thurlow (23/05/25) In the sixth article of our series of special articles ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, Impetus Football’s Gethin Thurlow evaluates the impact of Chloe Kelly. “A key lesson I have learned in life is that whilst I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I canContinue reading “From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative”
West Ham United Season Wrap Up
By Ella McShane (16/05/24) In the first of a series reviewing how the team’s of the WSL fared in the 2024 to 2025 season, Impetus Football’s Ella McShane evaluates how West Ham United’s campaign went. The 2024/25 season was one of transformation for West Ham United. A campaign defined by fresh faces, international tours, newContinue reading “West Ham United Season Wrap Up”
Why Victory can win the Grand Final
By Kieran Yap 16/5/25 Above: Melbourne Victory. Photo: A–League It is a sporting cliche that a great team is better than a team of great players. This season has shown that Melbourne Victory is both at once , and they can prove it on Sunday. Melbourne Victory are in form. They are undefeated in 15Continue reading “Why Victory can win the Grand Final”
Why the Mariners Can Go All the Way
By Isabelle Campbell 15/5/25 Above: The Central Coast Mariners. Photo A-League The Central Coast Mariners are preparing for their biggest moment since rejoining the A-League Women in the 23/24 season. Just two seasons into their return to the competition after a 14-year absence, they now stand on the brink of something few could have predicted: a shotContinue reading “Why the Mariners Can Go All the Way “
Impetus’ WSL end of season awards
By Catherine MacKenzie (12/05/2025) Above: Chelsea celebrate their sixth successsive title win. Photo: Chelsea FC Women. Now that yet another WSL season has come to an end, there is time to sit back and reflect on one of the world’s most exciting women’s leagues. Whilst Chelsea took home the title for a sixth consecutive year,Continue reading “Impetus’ WSL end of season awards”
Arsenal clinch second after seven goal thriller
Arsenal 4–3 Manchester United Above: Arsenal celebrate their win. Photo: Arsenal Women on X. On the final day of the WSL season, Arsenal welcomed Manchester United to London. Despite being at opposite ends of the country, the two were neighbours in the table, both aiming to be league runners-up. For Impetus, Arsenal fan Ella McShaneContinue reading “Arsenal clinch second after seven goal thriller”
The best of the best: A Melbourne City combined Invincible squad
By Emma Burke 3/5/25 Above: Kim Little & Jess Fishlock while at Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City What would a combination of Melbourne City’s three undefeated A-League Women’s teams look like? So Melbourne City have gone Invincible. They did not lose a single game throughout the regular season. While this is the first time they’veContinue reading “The best of the best: A Melbourne City combined Invincible squad”
What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?
Aston Villa 5 – 2 Arsenal By Ella McShane (1/5/25) Above: Arsenal huddle after losing 5-2. Photo: Arsenal Women. With a win at Villa Park, Arsenal would have put pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Women’s Super League. Mere days after their blockbuster performance that knocked Olympique Lyonnais out of the champions league,Continue reading “What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?”
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