By Alyce Collett (03/05/2025) Above: The women’s Championship trophy. Photo: Durham City FC. This weekend sees the Barclays Women’s Championship season come to its conclusion, and its winner will be crowned on Sunday. In a fitting twist of fate, the two sides who can still win the title will play each other this weekend, withContinue reading “London City Lionesses v Birmingham City: battle for promotion”
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Marc Skinner instructs Manchester United ahead of semi-final: “go and express who you are”
By Catherine MacKenzie (11/04/2025) Above: Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner with the FA Cup. Photo: Adam Davy/PA On Sunday, FA Cup holders Manchester United face cross-city rivals Manchester City in a blockbuster semi-final at a sold-out Joie Stadium. United’s FA Cup win last year was their first piece of major silverware, and the roadContinue reading “Marc Skinner instructs Manchester United ahead of semi-final: “go and express who you are””
Five things to look out for in England’s double-header against Belgium
By Catherine MacKenzie (03/04/2025) Above: The Lionesses lineup to face Spain in February. Photo: England Women. The Lionesses return in a double header against the Red Flames in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, the second-to-last window before this summer’s European Championships. This week, England’s Lionesses face a double header against Belgium’s Red Flames, in theContinue reading “Five things to look out for in England’s double-header against Belgium”
Preview: Ireland ready to tackle Nations League challenge
Above: The squad in training. Photo: Ireland Football on Twitter. By Alyce Collett (3/4/25) It’s international break once again, and perhaps even more so than the one two months ago, this window is really pivotal for the Republic of Ireland, who is still in the early stages of life under new manager Carla Ward. AfterContinue reading “Preview: Ireland ready to tackle Nations League challenge “
England U23 prepare for huge few days
by Bethany Monkhouse (26/11/24) Above: The England U23 side that played in Sweden. Photo: Jayde Chamberlain. Whilst the Lionesses take all the headlines when it comes to international women’s football in England, it’s time to look beneath the surface. This Thursday, England’s U23 squad are back in action when they travel to Norway before hostingContinue reading “England U23 prepare for huge few days”
A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25
Seven Impetus writers who will be covering the league for us this season come together to provide a team-by-team preview (30/10/24). Above: Sydney FC celebrate during last season’s Grand Final – can they repeat that success again in 2024/25. Photo: A-League Women. Adelaide United by Jonathon Hagger Adelaide United starts the season with a freshContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25”
Olympics Preview: Canada
by Emma Burke (13/7/24) Above: Defending the gold medal that they won in Tokyo – Canada. Photo: Canada Soccer. When Canada take to the field at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games it will mark their fifth consecutive appearance at the competition and will see them going out to defend the gold medal they won inContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Canada”
Impetus’ FA Cup Final Preview
by Hannah Chadwick and Rachel Gore (11/5/24) Above: The Women’s FA Cup. Photo: Football Assocation. All FA Cup Finals are landmark occasions. But this year’s one is particularly special. There’s a first-time finalist in Tottenham Hotspur, and we are guaranteed a brand new name on the trophy that will be lifted at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.Continue reading “Impetus’ FA Cup Final Preview”
UWCL Semifinals: A Preview
by Emmanuel Faith (20/4/24). Above: Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati tussle for the ball. Image: UWCL Barcelona v Chelsea Chelsea have a major task on their hands to make the Champions League Final. Barcelona lead so many of the statistics – the highest-scoring team, average possession (63%), passing accuracy (87%), and balls recoveredContinue reading “UWCL Semifinals: A Preview”
Clash of the Celts: Republic of Ireland set to face Cymru at Tallaght Stadium
Above: Republic of Ireland pose for a team photo before their match against Italy at the Stadio Curva Fiesole (Viola Park Stadium) belonging to club ACF Fiorentina. Photo: Ireland Football by Morganna King (25/02/24) The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will face the Cymru Women’s National Team at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin on TuesdayContinue reading “Clash of the Celts: Republic of Ireland set to face Cymru at Tallaght Stadium”
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