USA boosts squad experience level for SheBelieves Cup

By Alyce Collett (18/2/26) Above: The USA will be trying to win the SheBelieves Cup for the sixth time when the 11th annual edition of the tournament kicks off next month. Image: via US Soccer. In a big week for international squad announcements, the United States has revealed its squad for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, set to takeContinue reading “USA boosts squad experience level for SheBelieves Cup”

2024: The winners and losers

by Alyce Collett (31/12/24) Here we are at the end of another calendar year of women’s football, full of fun and chaos once again. To celebrate, let’s look back on the last 12 months, and see who some of the winners of the year were, who were some of the losers, and who could fitContinue reading “2024: The winners and losers”

Chelsea’s domestic dominance under Emma Hayes – the how & why analysed

by Emmanuel Faith (20/6/24) Above: Millie Bright (left), Emma Hayes (centre), and Sam Kerr (right) with the WSL trophy at Old Trafford on the final day of the 2023/24 season. Photo: Barclays WSL. About a month ago, Emma Hayes and her Chelsea team celebrated their fifth successive WSL title, but as the season entered itsContinue reading “Chelsea’s domestic dominance under Emma Hayes – the how & why analysed”

Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches

Above: The Hive Stadium  By Rachel Gore (17/03/2024) On March 7, new research by ‘Kick It Out’ revealed striking statistics about the sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches. ‘Kick It Out’ is an organisation that aims to fight discrimination within football; set up in 1993 to tackle racism, its focus grew to all typesContinue reading “Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches”

Barclays Women’s Super League: A Half Time Review.

Above: Beth Mead returns after a long absence. Photo: Ian Middlebrook By Emmanuel Faith. If the WSL season was a 90-minute match, the half-time whistle would have been blown in the last minute of the seven-goal thriller between West Ham United and Tottenham. What a way to end the first half! The 2023/2024 season has been an exhilarating journey. From 5-star performancesContinue reading “Barclays Women’s Super League: A Half Time Review.”

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”

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”

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 (17/11/23). Arsenal By Genevieve Henry The media heard from Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall ahead of their clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. As for who’s inContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

WSL Media Conferences

Impetus had writers in six WSL media conferences this week ahead of another vital weekend of action. Their club-by-club reports of who said what is below (3/11/23). Arsenal By Aimee Logan Jonas Eidevell explained to the media that the squad is fully fit ahead of a testing fixture against Manchester City at Meadow Park onContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

Hayes on Flying Fran and need to manage international windows better

Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith reports from Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes‘ media conference today looking ahead to the WSL champions’ season opener at home to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (29/9/23). Above: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes ended the last WSL season with her hands on silverware. She’s going all out to repeat it yetContinue reading “Hayes on Flying Fran and need to manage international windows better”