Champions League Quarter-Finals

Emmanuel Faith looks back at last week’s first-leg action in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarter-Finals before previewing the second legs which begin tonight (29/3/23). Above: Salma celebrates her goal for Barcelona against Roma. Photo: UEFA. When four different matches end in a 1-0 scoreline, you can imagine the difficulty, intensity, and quality of theContinue reading “Champions League Quarter-Finals”

Manchester City v Chelsea Photo Gallery

Karl Vallantine was at The Academy Stadium to capture this superb photo gallery from the weekend’s big game – our fourth WSL photo gallery from Women’s Football Weekend! (28/3/23). Above: Aerial drama during Sunday’s big game between Manchester City and Chelsea. Photo: Karl Vallantine for Impetus. Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea Manchester City gained a comfortableContinue reading “Manchester City v Chelsea Photo Gallery”

Olympique Lyonnais v Chelsea Photo Gallery

Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside at the Groupama Stadium last night to capture the action as Olympique Lyonnais hosted Chelsea in the Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg (23/3/23). Above: Sam Kerr fires in a shot for Chelsea at Olympique Lyonnais last night. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Olympique Lyonnais 0-1 Chelsea It’s advantage Chelsea after theContinue reading “Olympique Lyonnais v Chelsea Photo Gallery”

Reading v Chelsea Photo Gallery

Andy Wicks was at the Select Car Leasing Stadium for Impetus yesterday to capture this EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from the FA Cup Quarter-Final tie between Reading and Chelsea (20/3/23). Above: Chelsea’s Millie Bright and Zećira Mušović embrace yesterday as the FA Cup holders advanced to the semi-finals at Reading. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. ReadingContinue reading “Reading v Chelsea Photo Gallery”

Winners and losers from the Conti Cup Final

Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea by Nathan Edwards (6/3/23) Arsenal scored three goals all in the first half to overcome Sam Kerr’s early header, to run out deserved winners of their first trophy in four years in front of a record crowd for a Conti Cup Final at Selhurst Park yesterday. Kerr excellently controlled a long ballContinue reading “Winners and losers from the Conti Cup Final”

Could Chelsea’s lack of depth impact trophy hunt?

by Dean Mears Above: Chelsea have a lot to work out over the coming months. Photo: 90min In the summer of 2022, Chelsea Women brought in six new signings ahead of the defence of their third consecutive league title. Their unspoken main goal, however, has always been to win the Champions League. In the finalContinue reading “Could Chelsea’s lack of depth impact trophy hunt?”

Is forcing clubs to invest the only way to ensure equal opportunities?

by Dean Mears (26/1/23) Above: Referee Neil Hair talks to Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes amidst the farcical situation at Kingsmeadow on Sunday. Photo: Mirror. Lunchtime on Sunday 22nd January, and what the world saw highlighted a shocking lack of investment in the top flight of the women’s club game in England. Chelsea, one ofContinue reading “Is forcing clubs to invest the only way to ensure equal opportunities?”

Last gasp Kerr saves point for Chelsea at Arsenal

Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea by Darrell Allen at The Emirates Stadium. EXCLUSIVE photos from Hannah Parnell pitchside at The Emirates (16/1/23) Above: Sam Kerr makes her point to the Arsenal fans after scoring a late, late leveller at The Emirates. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. Big Crowd, Big Performance Arsenal are making a habit of thisContinue reading “Last gasp Kerr saves point for Chelsea at Arsenal”

Green & Chelsea Hail Lauren James

Impetus’ Nathan Edwards was in Chelsea’s media conference today and heard the club’s General Manager Paul Green praise Lauren James highly ahead of her return to the LSV to face previous club Manchester United (4/11/22). Above: Lauren James after scoring against Aston Villa last weekend. Chelsea General Manager Paul Green recognised her huge efforts thisContinue reading “Green & Chelsea Hail Lauren James”

Chelsea v Aston Villa Photo Gallery

Justine Burch was pitchside at Kingsmeadow for Impetus yesterday to capture all the best action EXCLUSIVELY as Chelsea hosted Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League (31/10/22). Above: Joyous scenes as Sam Kerr, Lauren James, and Pernille Harder celebrate. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus.