History

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”

The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits

By Isabelle Campbell with interviews by Kieran Yap 28/12/24 Above: The 2019 Matildas Kit Launch. Photo: Nike. Impetus takes a look at the history and the progress of kits in women’s football. From necessity to practicality to fashion. In recent years, women’s football has witnessed unprecedented levels of growth, and with this change came aContinue reading “The Evolution of Women’s Football Kits”

Poles Apart: Forty Years of the Matildas

by Ben Gilby Yesterday marked the fortieth anniversary of the first recognised international for the Australian women’s national team when they took on New Zealand on 6th October 1979. The circumstances faced by these pioneer members of the Matildas are poles apart from their present day counterparts. It is important to emphasise that Australia isContinue reading “Poles Apart: Forty Years of the Matildas”