Emily Wyatt

Euros Preview: Portugal

By Emily Wyatt (21/06/2025) Above: Portugal lineup ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Photo: Portugal Football. An exciting summer is on the horizon for Portugal. Despite being labelled as one of the weaker teams in Western European football since its formation, it is clear in recent years they have been swiftly switching things up. GoingContinue reading “Euros Preview: Portugal”

Manchester City Season Wrap Up

By Emily Wyatt (22/05/25) Above: Manchester City squad, 2024-25 season. Photo: @ManCityWomen on X. In the second of a series of round-ups following the close of the 2024-25 WSL season, Impetus Football’s Emily Wyatt reviews Manchester City’s season. After it went down to the wire at the end of the 2023-24 season, fans expected thatContinue reading “Manchester City Season Wrap Up”

Brighton claim first ever win against Arsenal

Brighton & Hove Albion 4 – 2 Arsenal By Emily Wyatt (05/05/2025) Above: Brighton celebrate a big win. Photo: @BHAFCWomen on X. Brighton pounced on a low-on-confidence Arsenal to claim a historic first victory against the Gunners, beating them 4-2 at the Broadfield Stadium. In the opening moments of the game, Brighton put immediate pressureContinue reading “Brighton claim first ever win against Arsenal”

Sarina Wiegman: “They are headaches I want to have”

By Emily Wyatt (24/10/24) Above: Sarina Wiegman at the matchday –1 press conference at St Georges Park, Photo: Madeline Blount, Impetus Football. Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman and England captain Leah Williamson both expressed their expectations regarding their upcoming friendlies against Germany and South Africa within the next week. Wiegman believes it will be “reallyContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman: “They are headaches I want to have””

Sunderland secure stunning first win over London City Lionesses

Sunderland AFC 1-0 London City Lionesses by Emily Wyatt for Impetus at Eppleton Colliery Football Ground (30/09/24) Above: London City Lionesses’ Emma Mukandi (yellow shirt) up against Georgia Brown, Photo: LC_Lionesses on X Natasha Fenton scored a vital goal at Eppleton Colliery Welfare to secure Sunderland AFC’s first win of the season, sealing a 1-0Continue reading “Sunderland secure stunning first win over London City Lionesses”

Olympics Preview: Colombia

by Emily Wyatt (15/7/24) Above: Colombia, who are looking to repeat their superb World Cup run at the Olympics. Photo: The City Paper Bogotá. Colombia, also known as the Las Chicas Superpoderosas or the Las Cafeteras are returning to the Olympics after missing out last time round. Given their superb performances at the World CupContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Colombia”

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?”