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”
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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”
The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition
by Immy Sanders (30/12/23). Above: The Australia team lining up before their Olympic Qualifier with Chinese Taipei in Perth on 1st November. Nine of the 11 players shown either currently or have played in the WSL Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Across July and August this year the Matildas co-hosted a home World Cup, whereContinue reading “The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition”
The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?
by Emily Wyatt (12/12/23). Above: England lift the European Championship trophy – an achievement which accelerated a boost in interest in the women’s game. Photo: Lionesses. Since the European Championships 2022 when the Lionesses brought football home, the UK has seen swift growth in the women’s game, and the incline of interest is becoming biggerContinue reading “The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?”
Red hot Arsenal leave Chelsea feeling blue
Arsenal 4-1 Chelsea Report by Ava-Marianne Elliott in the press box, EXCLUSIVE photography by Lucy Copsey at The Emirates for Impetus (11/12/23). Above: Alessia Russo celebrates – the Lionesses star hit two of Arsenal’s four goals yesterday. Photo: Lucy Copsey for Impetus. Arsenal walked away with three crucial points at The Emirates after a triumphantContinue reading “Red hot Arsenal leave Chelsea feeling blue”
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