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”

The Uzbekistan dossier

Ahead of next week’s first leg of the Olympic Games Final Qualifying Round tie between Australia and Uzbekistan in Tashkent, Ben Gilby takes a look at what The Matildas can expect (15/2/24). Above: Umida Zoirova (15) celebrates a goal for Uzbekistan with Aziza Norboyeva (18). Photo: AFC. Next Saturday, Australia venture to Tashkent to takeContinue reading “The Uzbekistan dossier”

Arsenal v Chelsea – A potential title decider?

by Emmanuel Faith (7/12/23). Above: Chelsea’s Sam Kerr will be a key player in Sunday’s huge game with Arsenal, where she will come up against three of her national side team-mates. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Chelsea have made a stunning start to the season with 28 goals scored, a +21 goal difference (GD), andContinue reading “Arsenal v Chelsea – A potential title decider?”

The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24

As Impetus gears up for our fourth season of comprehensive coverage of the competition, eight of our writers – Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, Ryan Miller-Woods, Denise Duffy, Emma Burke, Ben Carey, Genevieve Henry, and Kris Goman provide a detailed preview for every team in the league (11/10/23). Adelaide United By Ben Gilby This could wellContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24”

Impetus Round Table: WSL Predictions

Five of our writers, Genevieve Henry, Kieran Yap, Emmanuel Faith, Aimee Logan, and Ben Gilby discuss what this season will look like in the Women’s Super League (27/9/23). Above: Chelsea’s Australian superstar Sam Kerr – out for more trophies for both club and on a personal level this season. Photo: Women’s Super League. Who doContinue reading “Impetus Round Table: WSL Predictions”