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”
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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”
WSL Media Conferences
Impetus had writers in five WSL media conferences this week ahead of another vital weekend of action. Their club-by-club reports of who said what is below (8/12/23) Arsenal By Liberty Simons Jonas Eidevall repeatedly highlighted the impact of his staff, the players, and the supporters of Arsenal Women in the lead-up to Sunday’s London DerbyContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”
Arsenal v Chelsea – A potential title decider?
by Emmanuel Faith (7/12/23). Above: Chelsea’s Sam Kerr will be a key player in Sunday’s huge game with Arsenal, where she will come up against three of her national side team-mates. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Chelsea have made a stunning start to the season with 28 goals scored, a +21 goal difference (GD), andContinue reading “Arsenal v Chelsea – A potential title decider?”
Chelsea: Nothing stops them…so far
by Maisie McNulty (5/12/23). Above: Aggie Beever-Jones one of Chelsea’s shining lights this season who will be key to Emma Hayes signing off with more trophies. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. As expected by many, Chelsea have made a strong start to their 2023/24 campaign in the Super League. Top of the table with 22Continue reading “Chelsea: Nothing stops them…so far”
Chelsea take the honours in seven-goal thriller
Chelsea 5-2 Leicester City Report by Ruby Vince and exclusive photos from Mariella Prew both at Kingsmeadow for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Lauren James celebrates another great goal for Chelsea. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. In a thrilling encounter at Kingsmeadow Chelsea saw off a feisty Leicester City in a match that was full of goalsContinue reading “Chelsea take the honours in seven-goal thriller”
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