Chelsea keep title hopes alive

By Joe Rosedon 6/5/24 Photo via Chelsea FC Chelsea 8 Bristol City 0 Ruthless Chelsea rout Bristol City to close in on fifthconsecutive Women’s Super League title at Emma Hayes’ Kingsmeadow send off. Four goals from standout performer Guro Reiten plus double from Aggie Beever-Jones and goals from Sjoeke Nusken and Niamh Charles put the destiny of the Women’s Super Leaguetitle back in Chelsea’s hands. it was imperative that Chelsea to close the goal difference gap between them and ManContinue reading “Chelsea keep title hopes alive”

Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback

Chelsea 0-2 FC Barcelona Barcelona win 2-1 on aggregate by Ava-Marianne Elliott at Stamford Bridge for Impetus (28/4/24) Above: Aitana Bonmati celebrates her goal that levelled the scores on aggregate last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Reigning UWCL Champions Barcelona overturned 1-0 first leg deficit to deliver a devastating defeat to Chelsea in front of aContinue reading “Hayes rues refereeing controversy as Barça complete comeback”

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”

Manchester United come marching in all over Chelsea FA cup title defence

By Fran Lever 15/4/24 Above: Photo from Manchester United women  The start of last month Chelsea had quadruple dreams that were crushed by Arsenal in the Conti Cup final. Then there was a treble dream but their successful run in the FA cup competition came to an end yesterday as Manchester United got their revengeContinue reading “Manchester United come marching in all over Chelsea FA cup title defence”

Blackstenius steals the victory in the final moments of the Conti Cup final

Impetus‘ Aimee Logan provides a post-match analysis, from Molineux on the Conti Cup Final (1/4/24). Above: Arsenal lift the Conti Cup at Molineux on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal. The FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup Final once again brought together to sides at the top of women’s football in England. Arsenal versus Chelsea is always aContinue reading “Blackstenius steals the victory in the final moments of the Conti Cup final”

Match Report: Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace

Above: Chelsea Women celebrating Mayra Ramirez’s goal against Crystal Palace via Chelsea Women Website 12/02/24. Photo: @ChelseaFCW By Maisie Mcnulty 12/02/24 In the fifth round, Chelsea, the current FA Cup champions, faced up against one of the teams vying for the Women’s Championship title, Crystal Palace. But the Blue and red eagles made sure theyContinue reading “Match Report: Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace”

A Journey through Chelsea Women’s History

By Ruby Vince 6/2/24 Above: Chelsea lift another trophy. Photo: Andy Wicks In 1992, Chelsea Ladies Football Club emerged as a testament to the fervent desire of Chelsea FC supporters to see the club’s representation in women’s football. The subsequent years have witnessed a remarkable journey, characterized by overcoming challenges, strategic transformations, and achieving unprecedentedContinue reading “A Journey through Chelsea Women’s History”

The journey of Lauren James: Chelsea’s local born global star

By Maisie Mcnulty 3/2/24 Above: Lauren James for Chelsea. Photo: Mariella Prew Impetus71 looks at the career of Chelsea’s Lauren James and tracks how she has already emerged as a star of the game by age 22. Lauren James’ journey into being one of Chelsea’s own star players started from a young age of six.Continue reading “The journey of Lauren James: Chelsea’s local born global star”

WSL Conferences

Five Impetus 71 writers covered six different WSL conferences ahead of the head-to-head weekend! Arsenal By Beth McCowen Above: Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall at this morning’s media conference. Jonas Eidevall’s Arsenal will come up against Liverpool on Sunday in the WSL. The Gunners’ first game of the season ended in a home defeat against Matt Beard’s side. This weekend’s fixture will mark Eidevall’s 100th game asContinue reading “WSL Conferences”

Chelsea win F.A Cup tie against West Ham in extra time

Chelsea 3-1 West Ham By Freya Ward 14/1/24 Above: Chelsea celebrate a goal over West Ham. Photo: Chelsea FC Twitter. After a long wait for football fans across the country, the top teams in women’s football are back in action with the return of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. Current title holders Chelsea were looking to defend their title against visitorsContinue reading “Chelsea win F.A Cup tie against West Ham in extra time”