By Catherine MacKenzie (2/1/26) Above: England with their Euro 2025 medals. Photo: Lionesses on X. 2025 was a year of immense success for England’s Lionesses, who defied the odds to retain their European title. Like any football team, they experienced both highs and lows over the course of the year. In this article, Impetus looksContinue reading “England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success”
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Arroyo ahead of Manchester United clash: “We need to not give them the chance to destroy us”
By Catherine MacKenzie (7/11/25) Above: Natalia Arroyo. Photo: AVWFCOfficial on X. When Aston Villa head to Manchester ahead of Saturday’s duel with Manchester United, it will be with a point to prove. The Villains have been a force to be reckoned with at times this season – such as in the strong draw away atContinue reading “Arroyo ahead of Manchester United clash: “We need to not give them the chance to destroy us””
When football is more than a game: FIFA Unites and Afghan Women United
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”
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”
Frauen Bundesliga: Bayern beat rivals Wolfsburg in style
VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 Bayern Munich By Catherine MacKenzie (11/10/25) Above: Bayern Munich women celebrate their win. Photo: FCBfrauen on X. The clash between Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg is one of the biggest fixtures in German women’s football, often seen as the defining matchup in the Frauen-Bundesliga title race. Last season was no exception: whilstContinue reading “Frauen Bundesliga: Bayern beat rivals Wolfsburg in style”
Anna Sandberg scores belter as United end Chelsea winning streak
Manchester United 1 – 1 Chelsea By Catherine MacKenzie (3/10/25) Above: Both teams come together for a moment of silence. Photo: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters. In a wet and windy Manchester, the WSL’s current top two sides went head to head. Whilst no team emerged victorious, the draw will certainly feel like a win for theContinue reading “Anna Sandberg scores belter as United end Chelsea winning streak”
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”
Elisabeth Terland’s perfect hat-trick gives Manchester United UWCL football
Manchester United 3-0 SK Brann By Catherine MacKenzie (18/9/25) Above: United’s Elisabeth Terland celebrates her third goal. Photo: ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United made history on Thursday evening as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to reach the UWCL proper for the first time, beating SK Brann 3-0 at Leigh Sports Village thanks to a hat-trickContinue reading “Elisabeth Terland’s perfect hat-trick gives Manchester United UWCL football”
Dominant Glasgow City defeat Athlone Town to continue in Europa Cup
Athlone Town 0 – 3 Glasgow City By Catherine MacKenzie Above: Kelly Brady clashes with Lisa Evans. Photo: Dan Clohessy/INPHO. The women’s Europa Cup continued midweek with Glasgow Ciy making the short hop across to the League of Ireland’s Athlone Town. The context The first qualifying round of the inaugural Europa Cup kicked off lastContinue reading “Dominant Glasgow City defeat Athlone Town to continue in Europa Cup”
Dutch teams in Europe: Noordman stuns for Ajax and Twente dominate
By Jan-Kees Joosse and Catherine MacKenzie (12/9/25) Above: Jill Roord celebrates her goal. Photo: FC Twente website. With PSV’s elimination from the UEFA Europa Cup, two club teams from the Netherlands are left in European action. FC Twente are in the final qualifying round for the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and Ajax are inContinue reading “Dutch teams in Europe: Noordman stuns for Ajax and Twente dominate”
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