FA Cup

Meet Madison Hadley, the FA Cup’s top scorer

By Catherine MacKenzie (19/05/2025) Above: Madison Hadley at Wembley. Photo: The FA. Madison Hadley is the 2024-25 FA Cup Golden Ball winner, scoring 11 goals in four games. Before being presented with the trophy at Wembley, she spoke to Impetus’ Catherine MacKenzie and other journalists. Hadley is at Wembley Stadium in London ahead of theContinue reading “Meet Madison Hadley, the FA Cup’s top scorer”

The Women’s FA Cup: A History

By Catherine MacKenzie (17/05/2025) Above: Southampton Women lifting the inaugural Mitre Challenge Trophy. Photo: The National Football Museum. On Sunday, Manchester United and Chelsea face off in the final of one of England’s most prestigous tournaments. Ahead of the game, Impetus‘ Catherine MacKenzie looks back at the competition’s long history. If you ask fans ofContinue reading “The Women’s FA Cup: A History”

Chelsea v Manchester United: FA Cup Final Preview

By Catherine MacKenzie (16/05/2025) Above: The FA Cup at Wembley. Photo: The FA Website. Chelsea and Manchester United: contrasting histories For fans of Manchester United women, this time last year was a special one. Captain Katie Zelem lifted the club’s inaugural major trophy at London’s Wembley stadium, having bulldozed past Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in theContinue reading “Chelsea v Manchester United: FA Cup Final Preview”

Marc Skinner revels in Manchester United’s semi-final derby win

Manchester City 0 – 2 Manchester United by Catherine MacKenzie (13/04/2025) Above: Manchester United celebrate with traveling fans. Photo: Manchester United Women. Manchester United beat their cross-city rivals in the second FA Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon, thanks to goals from Celin Bizet and Grace Clinton. The injury crisis in women’s football can never beContinue reading “Marc Skinner revels in Manchester United’s semi-final derby win”

Quadruple in sight: Bompastor’s Blues are heading to Wembley

Chelsea 2 – 1 Liverpool By Emmanuel Faith (12/04/2025) Above: Chelsea’s starting lineup for the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool. Photo: Chelsea FC Women. Goals from Erin Cuthbert and Aggie Beever-Jones ensured Chelsea reached their fourth FA Cup final in five years. Chelsea have had their sights set on the quadruple since the beginning ofContinue reading “Quadruple in sight: Bompastor’s Blues are heading to Wembley”

Marc Skinner instructs Manchester United ahead of semi-final: “go and express who you are”

By Catherine MacKenzie (11/04/2025) Above: Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner with the FA Cup. Photo: Adam Davy/PA On Sunday, FA Cup holders Manchester United face cross-city rivals Manchester City in a blockbuster semi-final at a sold-out Joie Stadium. United’s FA Cup win last year was their first piece of major silverware, and the roadContinue reading “Marc Skinner instructs Manchester United ahead of semi-final: “go and express who you are””