by Catherine MacKenzie (09/03/2025) Above: Maya Le Tissier for Manchester United. Photo: Rob Mellor for Impetus. Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier is having her best season yet, and could be an important figure for England at the 2026 World Cup. The beginning of the 2024-25 WSL season brought numerous changes to the Manchester UnitedContinue reading “Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership”
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Connecting people together – the This Girl’s Ability story
by Jonathon Hagger (19/2/25) Above: Three players, one from each of the This Girls Ability hubs, warming up on Tournament Day. Photo: Danni Fairbairn. “I look forward to my football sessions, we are all friends and a team, we all support each other in the sessions and I am more confident and happy, it is somewhere whereContinue reading “Connecting people together – the This Girl’s Ability story”
Chloe Kelly: A key conundrum for City to solve as the transfer window opens
by Bethany Monkhouse (3/1/25) Above: Chloe Kelly (leaping highest) celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Paris FC in the Champions League qualifiers earlier this season. Photo: Chloe Kelly Instagram. England and Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly has had a rough start to the 2024/25 WSL season, having only started one out of the tenContinue reading “Chloe Kelly: A key conundrum for City to solve as the transfer window opens”
The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits
By Isabelle Campbell with interviews by Kieran Yap 28/12/24 Above: The 2019 Matildas Kit Launch. Photo: Nike. Impetus takes a look at the history and the progress of kits in women’s football. From necessity to practicality to fashion. In recent years, women’s football has witnessed unprecedented levels of growth, and with this change came aContinue reading “The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits”
Growth & consequence: the changing landscape of women’s football culture
Alice de Koster-Kitto 1/10/24 Photo by Kieran Chea for Impetus Can women’s football continue to grow while keeping what makes it special? Alice de Koster-Kitto analysed the results of a fan survey to look into a possible future. In a world that is often uncertain and unkind to women and minority groups, having a spaceContinue reading “Growth & consequence: the changing landscape of women’s football culture”
Grace Clinton: Confidence & experience gained at Spurs bodes well for United
by Boh Blythin (8/9/24) Above: Grace Clinton in action for Tottenham Hotspur last season. Photo: BBC. Grace Clinton has made an emotional farewell to Tottenham Hotspur after her season-long loan spell, ahead of her return to Manchester United. The typical idea of a season-long loan is to send a player somewhere they can develop andContinue reading “Grace Clinton: Confidence & experience gained at Spurs bodes well for United”
The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s
By Kieran Yap 24/7/24 Above: The 1978 Australian Team selected from the National Championships. Photo: Matildas Alumni. The 1978 Australia team was the result of an intense, competitive selection process. Impetus looks back at the National Championships. Whenever a Matildas squad is announced there is inevitable discussion. Some fans favourite miss out, others are inContinue reading “The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s”
Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective
Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”
Liverpool: Overcoming the challenges of history towards a bright future
by Joe Rosedon (6/6/24) Above: Liverpool come together – their superb season is the latest in a series of positive years the club has had after a period in the doldrums. Photo: Liverpool FC Women. It is an exciting time to be a fan of Liverpool. After years in the mire, the club is onContinue reading “Liverpool: Overcoming the challenges of history towards a bright future”
Discovering The Dub: what new fans thought of the record breaking A-League women season.
By Kieran Yap 29/4/24 Above: a packed crowd for The Newcastle Jets. Photo Newcastle Jets Following record crowds and growing momentum, Impetus Football spoke to new fans of the A-League women to learn their experiences of their first season. The 2023/24 A-League Women season has been a huge success in terms of attendance. Hopes wereContinue reading “Discovering The Dub: what new fans thought of the record breaking A-League women season.”
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