Manchester United 7-0 West Bromwich Albion by Catherine MacKenzie (13/1/25) Above: Manchester United celebrate one of their seven goals. Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X Substitutes made the difference as Manchester United thrashed West Bromwich Albion 7-0 to reach the FA Cup fifth round. United were rusty in the early stages Looking at the scoreline, you wouldContinue reading “Manchester United hit seven past third-tier West Bromwich Albion”
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Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?
by Ellie Clifford (6/1/25) Above: Aitani Bonmatí in action for Barcelona. Photo: Barca Universal Aitana Bonmatí has once again been one of the standout stars for FC Barcelona in Liga F this season, contributing six goals and the same number of assists so far. But what makes the Spaniard one of the best midfielders? OneContinue reading “Aitana Bonmatí: How is she so good?”
Sydney’s Struggles: There’s No Magic Fix
Above: Sydney FC in a huddle at Leichhardt Oval. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (1/4/25). Sydney FC are having a historically rough season. How could a team that won the Championship last season be at the bottom of the table? To massively oversimplify – they just can’t score. Defensively, they’re not shipping tons ofContinue reading “Sydney’s Struggles: There’s No Magic Fix”
The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe
by Catherine Mackenzie (1/1/25) Above: The Lionesses come together to celebrate. Photo: Lionesses. It was a mixed year for the Lionesses. A common complaint has been that they struggle to create chances and score goals, but how bad has 2024 really been? Has the country been so conditioned to expect total dominance from the teamContinue reading “The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe”
The offside call that shows the genius of Holly Mac
By Kieran Yap 23/12/24 Above: Holly McNamara. Photo: Melbourne City Holly McNamara is undoubtedly one of Australia’s brightest talents and a non-goal against Adelaide United allowed her to show another level to her game. When Bryleeh Henry played Holly McNamara through in on goal, it felt obvious what would happen next. The 21 year oldContinue reading “The offside call that shows the genius of Holly Mac”
Teagan Micah: She’s Been Here the Whole Time
Above: Teagan Micah warming up pre-match against Iran. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. by Genevieve Henry (6/12/24). After an impressive performance by Teagan Micah between the sticks for the Matildas in the latest international window, many new fans are shocked at the competence of the current second-choice goalie. And it’s easy to see why—she’s beenContinue reading “Teagan Micah: She’s Been Here the Whole Time”
Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil
By Kieran Yap 2/12/24 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross carries the ball into attack. Photo Kris Goman for Impetus. The Matildas have lost two games against Brazil, and pride would be as sore as some of the bodies after two bruising, intense contests. But there were things to take from these games for the short and longContinue reading “Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil”
USWNT’s physicality is no match for a solid Lioness side
England 0-0 United States Above: Jess Naz shielding the ball from Casey Krueger Photo: Lionesses on X. By Christopher Heath at Wembley Stadium for Impetus (30/11/24) From the sound of the whistle to signal the kick-off of the highly-anticipated clash between the top two FIFA-ranked nations in the world, the sheer force of physicality byContinue reading “USWNT’s physicality is no match for a solid Lioness side”
GeoPolitics in football: What is it and how does it interact with the women’s game?
by Ella McShane (27/11/24) Above: People gather at Lousail Boulevard during the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar. Photo: Trip Advisor. The globalisation of football has seen the sport belong to many humans across the world. Football can celebrate culture, exude passion, and unite, arguably in a way that no other sport can. This alsoContinue reading “GeoPolitics in football: What is it and how does it interact with the women’s game?”
Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?
Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 26/11/2024 Above: Morgan Aquino in her A-League Women days. Photo: Perth Glory Impetus profiles the newest of the new faces called up to The Matildas. The latest Matildas squad announcement for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei brings both excitement and opportunity as five uncapped talents—Morgan Aquino,Continue reading “Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?”
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