By Catherine MacKenzie (6/11/25) Above: Afghan Women United huddle. Photo: FIFA. Sometimes football is more than a game. There is a power in team sports that cannot be replicated elsewhere: it brings people together, and success only comes for the teams that work together as one. Football also has the power to make a statement:Continue reading “When football is more than a game: FIFA Unites and Afghan Women United”
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Brasil survive England onslaugt to claim friendly win
England 1-2 Brasil By Catherine MacKenzie (25/10/25) Above: the England starting eleven. Photo: @Lionesses on X. It was a battle of Champions in Manchester as the Euros-winning Lionesses hosted the Copa América victors Brazil in a friendly. Brasil ended with the win, after scoring two early goals against a makeshift England defence. Context Fresh offContinue reading “Brasil survive England onslaugt to claim friendly win”
Opinion: These should be Veurink’s first steps with the OranjeLeeuwinnen
By Roos Schelen (13/10/2025) Above: Arjan Veurink and his staff. Photo: Oranje Leeuwinnen on X. Arjan Veurink will announce his inaugural squad for the Netherlands national team on Tuesday. He faces some challenges after the team disappointingly went out in the Euros group stages under former head coach Andries Jonker, leaving the squad low on confidence.Continue reading “Opinion: These should be Veurink’s first steps with the OranjeLeeuwinnen”
FIFA Unites: the tournament providing hope for the Afghan women’s refugee team
By Catherine MacKenzie (29/9/25) Above: The Afghan women’s refugee team led by Pauline Hamill. Photo: FIFA. In May of this year, FIFA formally approved the Afghan women’s refugee team. Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, women’s sport in Afghanistan – already subject to violent oppression – was increasingly restricted. The progress made by Khalida PopalContinue reading “FIFA Unites: the tournament providing hope for the Afghan women’s refugee team”
Wales to host the Matildas in October
by Georgie Lewis (8/8/25) Above: The Matildas will be hoping for more celebrations when they travel to Cardiff in October. Photo: Football Australia. Fresh off a historic summer at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, Wales will return to the pitch against one of the global heavyweights of the women’s game — Australia’s Matildas — inContinue reading “Wales to host the Matildas in October”
One week on from the best day of my life: experiencing the Euros final live
Above: England celebrate with the fans after winning Euro 25 Photo: @Lionesses on X By Gethin Thurlow (3/8/25) I’ve been lucky enough to do a lot of amazing things in my life, but I’m not sure much will top seeing England win the Euros in Switzerland. I am truly grateful for what was ultimately aContinue reading “One week on from the best day of my life: experiencing the Euros final live”
Australian U-23 Squad for ASEAN Women’s Championship Announced
Above: Western Australian talent Georgia Cassidy is among the names called up to the U-23 squad. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Football. by Genevieve Henry (7/30/25). Head Coach Joe Palatsides has announced the U-23 Squad that will be flying to Vietnam to compete in the ASEAN Women’s Championship taking place from August 6-19. The squadContinue reading “Australian U-23 Squad for ASEAN Women’s Championship Announced”
How the Lionesses won the Euros: Belief, togetherness, and a cavapoo
By Catherine MacKenzie (29/07/2025) Above: Lionesses celebrate their Euros win. Photo: GirlsOnTheBall. England emerged victorious on Sunday evening after a tumultuous tournament that saw them defy the odds time and time again. In this piece, Impetus Football’s Catherine MacKenzie considers the reasons behind the success. Think back to July the 6th 2025. The Euros hadContinue reading “How the Lionesses won the Euros: Belief, togetherness, and a cavapoo”
Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025
Nigeria 3-2 Morocco By Emmanuel Faith (28/07/2025) Above: Nigeria celebrate their win. Photo: Backpage Pix. The WAFCON 2025 Final in Rabat was more than a showpiece, it was a tactical masterclass in adaptation and resilience. Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from two goals down to defeat Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in a contest that underlined theContinue reading “Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025”
Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England
By Gethin Thurlow (26/07/25). Above: Leah Williamson clears the ball as England hold on to a 1-0 victory over Spain the Nations League Photo: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Here we are. 1 year and 11 months later and we have a 2023 World Cup final rematch on our hands. It’s the all-conquering Spanish, ledContinue reading “Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England”
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