1/1/24 Today sees the joining together of two women’s football sites to create a merged entity with over 120 contributors based on four continents. Whilst Impetus and Since 71 have both built strong reputations covering the women’s game in their own individual rights, this coming together creates huge opportunities to grow coverage even further andContinue reading “Welcome to Impetus 71”
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In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas
by Claudia Loy (22/12/23). Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Steph Catley with the Conti Cup last season. They are now joined at Arsenal by their international teammate, the young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Arsenal Women. Until their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, Arsenal’s WSL season had been heading in an upward trajectory. In thisContinue reading “In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas”
The use of signs in football fan culture: Right or wrong?
by Ava-Marianne Elliott and Hannah Chadwick (20/12/23). Above: Fans holding signs showing support for the Canadian squad during their fight for equal pay. Photo: Her Football Hub. As 2023 draws to a close, there’s a lot to review looking back at the monumental achievements and events for women’s football across the globe. From the record-breakingContinue reading “The use of signs in football fan culture: Right or wrong?”
The women’s football journey at Leyton Orient
by Caitlin Kelly (13/12/23). Above: Leyton Orient celebrate their second successive promotion in the 2022/23 season with two games to spare, finishing their season unbeaten and 10 points clear at the top. Photo: Leyton Orient Official Media. The current Leyton Orient team lie in the Greater London Women’s Football League Premier Division, the seventh tierContinue reading “The women’s football journey at Leyton Orient”
Red-hot Arsenal primed to take on Chelsea
by Ruby Joanne (6/12/23). Above: Victoria Pelova (21), Beth Mead, and Alessia Russo celebrate against Aston Villa earlier this season. They will be hoping for more good times against Chelsea on Sunday. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. As they went into the international break, Arsenal racked up their sixth straight WSL win with a 3-0Continue reading “Red-hot Arsenal primed to take on Chelsea”
Chelsea: Nothing stops them…so far
by Maisie McNulty (5/12/23). Above: Aggie Beever-Jones one of Chelsea’s shining lights this season who will be key to Emma Hayes signing off with more trophies. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. As expected by many, Chelsea have made a strong start to their 2023/24 campaign in the Super League. Top of the table with 22Continue reading “Chelsea: Nothing stops them…so far”
Eight young players taking the WSL by storm
by Ava-Marianne Elliott (23/11/23) Above: Arsenal’s Australian midfield maestro Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Young players play integral roles in the WSL, and so far, this season we have seen some praiseworthy performances from the next generation of players that are bound to become some of the best in the world. From NorthContinue reading “Eight young players taking the WSL by storm”
A month of dreams and life-affirming memories
Just over two months after the World Cup, The Matildas are back in action. Impetus’ Ben Gilby, who spent a month back in Australia for the tournament, reflects on a period which combined strong emotional ties with the women’s game in the city of Perth to never-to-be-forgotten experiences (27/10/23). Above: The scene at Stadium AustraliaContinue reading “A month of dreams and life-affirming memories”
Women’s Football viewing recommendations
In her debut article for Impetus, Emily Brown details eight docuseries or films to stream in order to cure the post-World Cup blues (9/9/23). Above: England come together at the World Cup – there are plenty of opportunities to delve into the inside story of the Lionesses within Emily’s choices. Photo: Lionesses. Now that theContinue reading “Women’s Football viewing recommendations”
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’”
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