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”
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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”
Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship
Four Impetus writers, Tara Murray, Ava-Marianne Elliott, Ben Gilby, and Elsie Nash identify and profile some of the best players aged 22 or under in the Championship this season (13/12/23). Tara Bourne Age: 20. Club: Sheffield United. by Tara Murray Throughout the last three seasons, Tara Bourne has played her way through the Championship atContinue reading “Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship”
Who could be the next generation Matildas strikers?
By Kieran Yap 7/11/23 Above: Kahli Johnson (Right) after scoring for Western United in the A-League Women’s. Photo: Western United. Kerr, Foord and Raso will thankfully be with us for a while, but there are numerous attackers being prepared by the youth setup to step in when the time arises. There are few faults toContinue reading “Who could be the next generation Matildas strikers?”
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