By Catherine MacKenzie (21/03/2025) Above: Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo. Photo: @AVWFCOfficial on X Manchester United manager Mark Skinner has warned fans not to expect an easy game against Natalia Arroyo’s Aston Villa, a team fighting to avoid relegation. Sunday’s game in the midlands will be an unusual one for Manchester United, as they willContinue reading “Media conferences: Manchester United v Aston Villa”
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Liverpool v Manchester United shows the WSL lacks historical rivalries
By Catherine MacKenzie (14/03/2025) Above: the scoreboard at Anfield. Photo: @LiverpoolFCW on X Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield on Friday evening, thanks to an Olivia Smith brace and a Nagano goal. When Liverpool men play Manchester United, the walls of Anfield ring with the voices of over 60,000 fans desperate to see theirContinue reading “Liverpool v Manchester United shows the WSL lacks historical rivalries”
Liverpool v Manchester United Press Conferences: Standing against abuse
Above: Liverpool midfielder Taylor Hinds. Photo: @LiverpoolFCW on X By Catherine MacKenzie (13/03/2025) Liverpool interim boss Amber Whiteley and Manchester United’s Marc Skinner both showed their support for Liverpool midfielder Taylor Hinds, who was subjected to verbal abuse during Liverpool’s FA cup clash with Arsenal. Press conferences ahead of a clash between Liverpool and ManchesterContinue reading “Liverpool v Manchester United Press Conferences: Standing against abuse”
Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership
by Catherine MacKenzie (09/03/2025) Above: Maya Le Tissier for Manchester United. Photo: Rob Mellor for Impetus. Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier is having her best season yet, and could be an important figure for England at the 2026 World Cup. The beginning of the 2024-25 WSL season brought numerous changes to the Manchester UnitedContinue reading “Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership”
Washington Spirit stun champions Orlando Pride to win Challenge Cup
Orlando Pride 1-1 Washington Spirit (2-4 on penalties) By Catherine Mackenzie 8/3/25 Above: Washington Spirit celebrate winning the 2025 Challenge Cup. Photo: @WashSpirit on X Washington Spirit beat NWSL Champions Orlando Pride on penalties to lift the 2025 Challenge Cup. In the United States, the new season of women’s football is nearly upon us. The NWSL returns laterContinue reading “Washington Spirit stun champions Orlando Pride to win Challenge Cup”
England stun the World Champions at Wembley
By Catherine MacKenzie (27/2/25) An energetic defensive performance and first half goal from Jess Park saw England beat Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. England and Spain have a recent history that is difficult to ignore. In the 2022 Euros, the teams faced each other in the quarterfinals, where England came from behind toContinue reading “England stun the World Champions at Wembley”
Wiegman MD-1 Press Conference: “We are not playing football to beat the critics”
Above: Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo speak to media at Wembley Stadium Image: Catherine MacKenzie for Impetus Twenty-four hours away from facing World Champions Spain, Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo spoke of the development of the women’s game and the need for fans to realise that there are no easy games anymore. This evening, England’sContinue reading “Wiegman MD-1 Press Conference: “We are not playing football to beat the critics””
Skinner: “The biggest respect we can give to Wolves is to bring our very best”
By Catherine Mackenzie (07/02/2025) Above: Marc Skinner (Manchester United’s manager) Photo: The Guardian Manchester United face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Saturday In their bid to retain the FA Cup title, Manchester United have so far faced opposition from well below them in the English football pyramid. Earlier this month, theyContinue reading “Skinner: “The biggest respect we can give to Wolves is to bring our very best””
Ella Toone the hero as Manchester United stun rivals Manchester City in six-goal thriller
Manchester City 2-4 Manchester United By Catherine MacKenzie for Impetus (19/01/25). Above: Manchester United celebrate one of their four goals. Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X Rudderless Manchester City were taken apart by hattrick hero Ella Toone in an explosive Manchester derby The race for top three is on As the game kicked off, the race forContinue reading “Ella Toone the hero as Manchester United stun rivals Manchester City in six-goal thriller”
Skinner: Clinton “In good space” ahead of Manchester Derby.
by Catherine MacKenzie (17/1/25) Above: Grace Clinton for Manchester United. Photo: @RainbowDevils on X Marc Skinner revealed that Grace Clinton is available and the squad is in “a good space” ahead of this weekend’s derby against Manchester City. The Women’s Super League returns this weekend, and the biggest clash of the round is undoubtedly theContinue reading “Skinner: Clinton “In good space” ahead of Manchester Derby.”
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