by Ben Gilby & Ella McShane (1/6/25) Above: Jess Flannery heads Perth SC into the lead at UWA-Nedlands today. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Subiaco 0-4 Perth RedStar by Ella McShane Perth RedStar’s imperious form continued as they chalked up their fifth win on the bounce with this latest success at Rosalie Park today. An early RedStarContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round 10 Wrap”
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How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph
Above: From left to right – Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley with the UEFA Champions League trophy last night. Photo: UWCL. 25/5/25 Three Impetus writers – Genevieve Henry, Ella McShane, and Alice de Koster-Kitto analyse the impact that Arsenal’s Australian internationals had in their superb European Champions League Final victory last night. Shining,Continue reading “How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph”
Arsenal & Barça’s Forgotten Women
By Ella McShane (21/05/2025) Above: The Barcelona Femini play at Camp Nou in 1979. Photo: FC Barcelona. The stage is set for two trailblazers of the women’s game to meet in Lisbon this week, as FC Barcelona and Arsenal face off in the 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. In the third feature of ourContinue reading “Arsenal & Barça’s Forgotten Women”
West Ham United Season Wrap Up
By Ella McShane (16/05/24) In the first of a series reviewing how the team’s of the WSL fared in the 2024 to 2025 season, Impetus Football’s Ella McShane evaluates how West Ham United’s campaign went. The 2024/25 season was one of transformation for West Ham United. A campaign defined by fresh faces, international tours, newContinue reading “West Ham United Season Wrap Up”
NPLW WA 2025 Round Eight Wrap
by Ben Gilby and Ella McShane (11/5/25) Above: Caitlin Doeglas, who scored a hat-trick and contributed two assists in Perth RedStar’s 6-2 win over UWA-Nedlands today. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Perth SC 1-1 Fremantle City Fremantle City continued their strong run of form by coming from behind to gain a point at unbeaten Perth SC thisContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Eight Wrap”
Arsenal clinch second after seven goal thriller
Arsenal 4–3 Manchester United Above: Arsenal celebrate their win. Photo: Arsenal Women on X. On the final day of the WSL season, Arsenal welcomed Manchester United to London. Despite being at opposite ends of the country, the two were neighbours in the table, both aiming to be league runners-up. For Impetus, Arsenal fan Ella McShaneContinue reading “Arsenal clinch second after seven goal thriller”
NPLW WA 2025 Round Seven Wrap
by Ben Gilby and Ella McShane (4/5/25) Above: Jess Flannery (15), Louise Tana, and Daisy McAllister jump for joy today with Maja Archibald coming to join them as Perth SC became the first side to defeat Football West Academy this season. Photo: Rob Lizzi. It was a big week of action in the league withContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Seven Wrap”
What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?
Aston Villa 5 – 2 Arsenal By Ella McShane (1/5/25) Above: Arsenal huddle after losing 5-2. Photo: Arsenal Women. With a win at Villa Park, Arsenal would have put pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Women’s Super League. Mere days after their blockbuster performance that knocked Olympique Lyonnais out of the champions league,Continue reading “What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?”
Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace
Crystal Palace 1-7 West Ham United By Ella McShane (28/04/25) Above: The West Ham team that put seven past Crystal Palace. Photo: @westhamwomen on Twitter West Ham United dominate Crystal Palace in a season defining afternoon at Sutton United Football Club. An uncontrolled opening 15 minutes, made for a frustrating start for Crystal Palace andContinue reading “Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace “
NPLW WA 2025 Round Six Wrap
by Ben Gilby & Ella McShane (27/4/25) With Balcatta Etna’s eagerly awaited clash with Perth SC called off on Friday, there were three games remaining this weekend, which produced 21 goals. Fremantle City 4-2 UWA-Nedlands by Ben Gilby Fremantle City overcame a dogged UWA-Nedlands side to gain their first win of the season at HiltonContinue reading “NPLW WA 2025 Round Six Wrap”
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