Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur by Ben Gilby at Kingsmeadow (28/8/22) Above: Chelsea’s Maren Mjelde looks to block Spurs’ Nikola Karczewska at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. A Chelsea team without a host of international players overcame Tottenham Hotspur in a largely lacklustre pre-season friendly in the warm late summer sun at Kingsmeadow.Continue reading “Final Run-Out Ends In Blues Win”
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Blues Unveil Rytting Kaneyrd
5/8/22 Above: Swedish star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd signing with the West London club today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FC Women. Chelsea have just announced the signing of Sweden international Johanna Rytting Kaneyrd on a three-year deal, with an option to extend for a fourth year. The winger joins the Blues from BK HäckenContinue reading “Blues Unveil Rytting Kaneyrd”
Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final
Last night, Fran Kirby produced a sensational performance in England’s 4-0 win over Sweden in the Semi-Finals of Euro 2022. It was just reward for a player who has overcome mental health challenges, injuries, and several bouts of debilitating illness to line up at Wembley on Sunday in one of the biggest games on theContinue reading “Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final”
Chelsea Announce Watson Signing
19/7/22 Above: Lucy Watson signs for Chelsea today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FC Women. Chelsea have just announced the arrival of young forward Lucy Watson from Championship side Sheffield United on a two-year contract until summer 2024. She will wear shirt number 25. The winger from Barnsley comes with a significant amount ofContinue reading “Chelsea Announce Watson Signing”
Chelsea Sign Top Defender Buchanan
It’s been a week of big announcements from the reigning FA Women’s Super League Champions. We hear boss Emma Hayes‘ views on her latest big-name defensive signing (10/6/22). Above: Kadeisha Buchanan at Stamford Bridge after signing for Chelsea. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FC. Chelsea today confirmed the signing of Canadian defender Kadeisha BuchananContinue reading “Chelsea Sign Top Defender Buchanan”
Chelsea To Take On World’s Best & Announce Big New Signing
It’s been a busy day of announcements from the FAWSL champions. We hear from Blues boss Emma Hayes on her team’s summer showdowns with top European and North American sides plus the arrival of Ève Perisset (8/6/22). Above: Ève Perisset signs on the dotted line after joining Chelsea from Paris St. Germain today. Photo suppliedContinue reading “Chelsea To Take On World’s Best & Announce Big New Signing”
Journeying To Watch Some Of World’s Best
Darrell Allen started attending FAWSL games regularly for the first time this season, making 300+ mile round-trips to Kingsmeadow. He shares his experiences from the campaign below (30/5/22). Above: Chelsea lift the FA Cup at Wembley to cap the end of Darrell Allen’s first season watching them at Kingsmeadow. Photo: Vitality Women’s FA Cup. ThatContinue reading “Journeying To Watch Some Of World’s Best”
Kerr Clincher Seals FA Cup After Raso’s Late Rally
Chelsea 3-2 Manchester City By Darrell Allen at Wembley Stadium (16/5/22) Chelsea made it a League and Cup double on Sunday with a dramatic extra-time win in the FA Cup Final. In front of a record crowd of 49,094, Emma Hayes’ side came out on top in a high-quality contest that ebbed and flowed fromContinue reading “Kerr Clincher Seals FA Cup After Raso’s Late Rally”
“The Women’s Game Wins Again”
Ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup Final at Wembley, Impetus’ Kieran Yap heard from the head coaches of both teams for us – Emma Hayes of Chelsea, and Manchester City‘s Gareth Taylor (14/5/22). Manchester City and Chelsea have a strong mutual respect, and both managers are predicting a high-quality match in front of a potentially record-breakingContinue reading ““The Women’s Game Wins Again””
Chelsea Second Half Super Show Seals Title
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow to see Chelsea lift their third straight Barclays FA Women’s Super League title. But it needed a major second-half comeback. He captures the drama in words and photos (8/5/22). Above: Chelsea lift the FAWSL title. Photo: Chelsea FC. Chelsea have lifted the Barclays FA Women’s Super League title forContinue reading “Chelsea Second Half Super Show Seals Title”
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