Manchester United seal historic win

Manchester United 4-0 Tottenham Hotspur Image Above: Manchester United celebrating their trophy. (Image from Manchester United Women on X) by Hannah Chadwick (12/5/2024) Manchester United produced a dominant display to defeat Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium this afternoon to seal their first major trophy. The first shot of the game went Spurs’ way as SwedishContinue reading “Manchester United seal historic win”

Impetus’ FA Cup Final Preview

by Hannah Chadwick and Rachel Gore (11/5/24) Above: The Women’s FA Cup. Photo: Football Assocation. All FA Cup Finals are landmark occasions. But this year’s one is particularly special. There’s a first-time finalist in Tottenham Hotspur, and we are guaranteed a brand new name on the trophy that will be lifted at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.Continue reading “Impetus’ FA Cup Final Preview”

Points are shared in East London

By Hannah Chadwick (01/05/2024) The Lilywhites are without key players Martha Thomas and Drew Spence who both picked up injuries against Manchester United. Jessica Naz also reaches 100 appearances for the club which is an amazing achievement for a young player. While the seagulls were without Australian defender Charlie Rule. Some good news for themContinue reading “Points are shared in East London”

The NWSL Recap: Round 5

By Hannah Chadwick (25/04/2024) Huge score lines, 27 goals, unexpected signings, injuries  It has been a busy weekend in the NWSL. Our first game of the weekend was a sole goal thriller where Orlando Pride remained unbeaten as they took all three points from San Diego Wave. Summer Yates scored the only goal of theContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 5”

The NWSL Recap: Round 3

By Hannah Chadwick (02/04/2024) 22 Goals, last minute goals and unexpected results. What a weekend of fixtures it has  been. Chicago Red Stars lost points for the first time this season as they took on Orlando Pride as they took on Orlando Pride who are yet to win a game. The game finished 1-1 withContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 3”

The NWSL Recap: Round 2

by Hannah Chadwick (26/03/2024) After the excitement of the first round, this round was a lot quieter. With 15 goals scored in seven matches and two ending in a draw. We also saw some unexpected results. We started the weekend with Orlando Pride vs Angle City. Which finished a 1-1 draw with Marta scoring anContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 2”

The NWSL Recap: Round 1

By Hannah Chadwick 22/03/2024 Two red cards,  23 goals, two penalties, a trophy lift, a new record, first games, a new stadium, new managers and a pitch full of debutants. What a weekend it has been! The first game of the weekend was the final of the challenge cup. A reminder of the change forContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 1”

It’s time… The NWSL is back!

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) begins this weekend and you’ll be right to be excited. After an unpredictable end to the 22/23 season that saw NY/NJ Gotham become champions and San Diego Wave winning the shield, both picking up these trophies for the first time in their history. We are no doubt going toContinue reading “It’s time… The NWSL is back!”

The use of signs in football fan culture: Right or wrong?

by Ava-Marianne Elliott and Hannah Chadwick (20/12/23). Above: Fans holding signs showing support for the Canadian squad during their fight for equal pay. Photo: Her Football Hub. As 2023 draws to a close, there’s a lot to review looking back at the monumental achievements and events for women’s football across the globe. From the record-breakingContinue reading “The use of signs in football fan culture: Right or wrong?”

Milton Keynes’ giant killing hopes finally extinguished by Blues

Milton Keynes Dons 0-2 Birmingham City by Hannah Chadwick at Stadium: MK for Impetus. Above: Birmingham City (blue) look to break through at Milton Keynes yesterday. Photo: Chris Foxwell via X. A dramatic game in the third round of the FA Cup ended with Championship side Birmingham City finally get past Milton Keynes from theContinue reading “Milton Keynes’ giant killing hopes finally extinguished by Blues”