Category Archives: Feature Article

Aiming for the top ‘The Southampton Way’

by Johnathan Stack (8/5/23) Above: The panel discussion at Southampton’s St. Mary’s Stadium. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. Impetus was fortunate to be invited to St Mary’s Stadium by Southampton FC for a hospitality day and to join a women’s football panel with Tom Rose (Southampton FC, Head of Marketing) and Sarah Batters (Southampton FC,Continue reading “Aiming for the top ‘The Southampton Way’”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the essential points of the new development plan for Women’s football in France (25/4/23). Above: Philippe Diallo, FFF president, and Jean-Michel Aulas, FFF COMEX (Executive Committee) member and head of high-level women’s football Commission. Photo: Arthur Balayn/FFF. A new era for women’s football in France The development plan for Women’s football inContinue reading “The View From France”

From songs to sponsorships: the work & dedication of women’s Active Supporters.

SPECIAL REPORT: #ImpetusFootball’s @KaptinYap spoke to @thewesterncore , @roarcorps @activejets , the @cornerofyellow and the @victory_vikings about the works and dedication of the active support groups in the #ALeaguewomen

Melanie, Morgan, and Mothers Flourishing

by Emmanuel Faith (7/3/23) Above: Alex Morgan fires her 120th goal for the USWNT against Brazil. Photo: Newsweek. When Alex Morgan was called to the stage in Paris as one of the members of the FIFA PRO women’s team of the year one week ago, the room roared in joyous glee. Morgan has dominated the game forContinue reading “Melanie, Morgan, and Mothers Flourishing”

Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars

Third-tier SWF Championship side Rossvale have come a long way as a senior side in a short time – culminating with their last 16 Scottish Cup tie at the weekend against top-tier giants Rangers. Shaun Youngs, Rossvale’s matchday co-ordinator, spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the club’s formation, their exceptionally strong youth section, and theirContinue reading “Rossvale: Using strong foundations to reach for the stars”

End of the Year Spurs review

In the first in a series of two articles reviewing Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the WSL season, Rachel Lara Cohen reviews what’s happened and what needs to be done to ensure 2023 starts better than 2022 ended (2/1/23). Above: Kerys Harrop’s return after long term injury has been a positive for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Football.London.Continue reading “End of the Year Spurs review”

Western United Ready To Make An Impact

With their A-League Women debut fast approaching, things are taking shape at Western United. For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, the club’s inaugural head coach Mark Torcaso talks to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about their first pre-season (9/11/22). Above: Members of Western United’s inaugural team. Image supplied by: Western United. When Western United’s participation in thisContinue reading “Western United Ready To Make An Impact”

Do Spurs Have An Injury Crisis?

by Rachel Lara Cohen (26/10/22) Above: Injured Tottenham players Kerys Harrop, Esther Morgan, and Rosella Ayane look on as Spurs warm-up on Saturday against Manchester City at Brisbane Road. Photo: Rachel Lara Cohen. On Saturday in the second minute of Tottenham Hotspur’s game against Manchester City on Saturday, Ellie Brazil left the pitch. She wasContinue reading “Do Spurs Have An Injury Crisis?”

Moneyfields: Revelling In Much Deserved FAWNL Position

by Stuart Barker (23/10/22) Above: Moneyfields in possession against Exeter City earlier this season. Photo: DnP Sports Photography. After two frustrating seasons lost to COVID, Moneyfields FC Women were able to finally secure a much-deserved promotion into the FA Women’s National League South West Division One, the fourth tier of women’s football. They were previouslyContinue reading “Moneyfields: Revelling In Much Deserved FAWNL Position”