Above: The USWNT lifts the SheBelieves Cup trophy. Image: USWNT on X. By Emmanuel Faith (10/3/26). There are three certain things in life: Death, taxes, and USA hosting and winning the She Believes Cup. Japan put a dent on that record last year, but USA were insistent on restoring the almost untarnished record, and this year, theyContinue reading “Top 10 Moments from the She Believes Cup”
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Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei
Above: The Chinese Taipei Women’s National Team are ready to compete in a competition which they are very familiar with. Image: Chinese Taipei Football Federation Facebook. By Genevieve Henry and Emmanuel Faith (26/2/26). Chinese Taipei is one of the most storied nations competing in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Their history and long-lasting legacy givesContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei”
A-League Women First timers
We tasked two Impetus writers from outside of Australia with watching A-League Women action over the Christmas period to get their first-time opinions on the competition. Here’s what they thought. 2/1/26 Above: Holly McNamara celebrates after scoring in the Melbourne derby. She was a player who seriously impressed our two first time Dub watchers. Photo:Continue reading “A-League Women First timers”
In the Chaos, Gotham Looked the Most Certain: An Eighth Seed’s Run Through a Wild NWSL Playoff
By Emmanuel Faith 27/11/25 Above: NWSL Champions, Gotham FC. PC. Photo: Gotham on Twitter. The 2025 NWSL playoffs don’t often follow a predicted script. Every year, the table flattens, rhythm breaks, and teams discover quickly that November football asks different questions than the regular season. Isn’t that what we all signed-up for? 1.184m fans across the globe tuned in to watch the NWSL finals between GothamContinue reading “In the Chaos, Gotham Looked the Most Certain: An Eighth Seed’s Run Through a Wild NWSL Playoff”
Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise
By Emmanuel Faith 7/9/25 Above: Ellie Carpenter in her debut on Friday night Photo: chelseafc.com It is not every time you win the “player of the match” on your debut, especially in a talent-stacked team like Chelsea, where almost everyone is an overperformer, but that’s what Ellie Carpenter did. Chelsea began their 2025/26 Women’s SuperContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise”
Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025
Nigeria 3-2 Morocco By Emmanuel Faith (28/07/2025) Above: Nigeria celebrate their win. Photo: Backpage Pix. The WAFCON 2025 Final in Rabat was more than a showpiece, it was a tactical masterclass in adaptation and resilience. Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from two goals down to defeat Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in a contest that underlined theContinue reading “Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025”
Germany progress to WEURO2025 semi-final after dramatic defeat of France
By Emmanuel Faith (19/07/2025) Above: German hero of the evening Ann Katrin-Berger. Photo: UEFA on X. After going down to 10 players inside the opening twenty minutes, few would have imagined Germany would even get to half-time without being at least a goal or two down. However, they defied the odds and managed over 100Continue reading “Germany progress to WEURO2025 semi-final after dramatic defeat of France”
Copa América Femenina 2025: South America’s Power Shift in Motion
Above: Marta and Brazil, the current title-holders, celebrate. Image: FIFA Women’s World Cup. By Emmanuel Faith (10/7/25). From July 11 to August 2, the heart of South American football will beat from Quito, Ecuador. The 10th edition of the Copa América Femenina is more than a continental tournament; it’s a statement of evolution, resilience, andContinue reading “Copa América Femenina 2025: South America’s Power Shift in Motion”
WAFCON: A Must Watch
Above: Some stars of the competition posing at the WAFCON unveiling. Image: CAF Online. By Emmanuel Faith (7/5/25). One could rename this month of July “Women’s Football Summer” thanks to the array of ongoing captivating competitions. The Euros kicked off days ago, and the matches so far have given us a glimpse of what toContinue reading “WAFCON: A Must Watch”
Euros Preview: Italy
By Emmanuel Faith (23/06/2025) Above: Italy line up against Denmark this year. Photo: @Azzurri on X. From getting knocked out early in the 2023 World Cup to topping their Nations League group in 2025, a lot can change in a short time, and that’s the story of the Italian women’s team. The appointment of AndreaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Italy”
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