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From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge

By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Poppy Pattinson for England against Ukraine Photo: London City Lionesses Hope Robinson attended London City Lionesses’ media conference with England’s latest debutant, Poppy Pattinson, who faces Arsenal at Copperjax Community Stadium on Sunday at 11:55am in front of their first ever sold-out crowd. The 25-year-old spoke about her first experience withContinue reading “From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge”

The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break

By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Jess Park against Iceland Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. Jess Park impressed for England during the March international break, starting both World Cup qualifying matches against Ukraine and Iceland as the Manchester United midfielder continued her standout club season. The fixtures saw Park feature across multiple attacking roles while helping the LionessesContinue reading “The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break”

Queen of the set piece Sherida Spitse retires from international football

By Roos Schelen (29/10/2025) Above: the Dutch national team forms a guard of honor for Sherida Spitse. Photo: Oranjevrouwen on X. Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Canada saw Netherlands’ record cap holder Sherida Spitse’s final match in an orange jersey. As the Leeuwinnen prepared to kick off against Canada, Spitse sang the Wilhelmus one final time. The 35-year-oldContinue reading “Queen of the set piece Sherida Spitse retires from international football”

Hannah Hampton: the Lionesses’ penalty hero

By Alyce Collett (30/07/2025) Above: Hannah Hampton in action. Photo: PA/Wire. There were many stories to come out of England’s success at the 2025 Euros, with many members of the squad delivering when it ultimately matters to seal a title defence for the Lionesses. One of those was Hannah Hampton, with the 24 year oldContinue reading “Hannah Hampton: the Lionesses’ penalty hero”

Esme Morgan: the Lionesses’ game-changing defender

By Catherine MacKenzie and Alyce Collett (22/07/2025) Above: Esme Morgan celebrates with Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating. Photo: Reuters. When people talk about game-changers in football, they are normally referring to players who create and score goals. In England’s last match against Sweden, the term was reserved for Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang, a wingerContinue reading “Esme Morgan: the Lionesses’ game-changing defender”

Michelle Agyemang: who is England’s ‘Agent of Chaos’?

By Alyce Collett (21/07/2025) Above: Michelle Agyemang against Sweden. Photo: Nick Potts / PA. Defending Euros champions England are through to another semi-final after a dramatic quarter-final win over Sweden. Whilst goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been praised for her penalty-saving heroics and Chloe Kelly has been highlighted for her two assists, another gamechanger has beenContinue reading “Michelle Agyemang: who is England’s ‘Agent of Chaos’?”

Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview

Above: Clare Hunt on signing day with Tottenham. Image: Tottenham Hotspur. by Genevieve Henry (15/11/24). Ahead of tomorrow’s huge North London derby in the Women’s Super League with Tottenham Hotspur Australian defender Clare Hunt answered Genevieve Henry’s questions about her transition to England, rapid ascent with the Matildas, and ultimate goals with Spurs. Hunt hasContinue reading “Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview”

Reflecting on Williamson’s career a decade on from her senior debut

Above: Leah Williamson. By Rachel Gore (12/04/2024) A teenage Leah Williamson came onto the pitch as a substitute for Yankey in the 81st minute of Arsenal’s 2014 2-0 defeat to Birmingham City. Only one day after her 17th birthday Williamson had made her senior debut at her childhood club, the club that she’d grown up supportingContinue reading “Reflecting on Williamson’s career a decade on from her senior debut”

Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record

By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions. Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”

The Dub’s Difference Makers: Kirsty Fenton

By Genevieve Henry (6/2/24). Above: Kirsty Fenton (centre) celebrates last season’s success with her Sydney FC teammates. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. She’s been delivering some of the most phenomenal through-balls and assists in the A-League Women as of late. That, alongside her staunch defending, has made her one of the very best defenders inContinue reading “The Dub’s Difference Makers: Kirsty Fenton”