Miquel: “I don’t think it’s the type of league where you can relax”

by Rachel Gore (20/3/25) Above: Amandine Miquel. Photo: LCFC Women. Leicester City manager Amandine Miquel spoke of the extensive injury crisis gripping the club ahead of an important meeting with top-five hopefuls Brighton and Hove Albion. Currently, Leicester City sit in tenth place in the WSL table with only three points separating them from bothContinue reading “Miquel: “I don’t think it’s the type of league where you can relax””

Could a move back to Sydney be on the cards after Remy Siemsen departs Leicester on a free?

Above: Remy Siemsen in action for Sydney FC in 2022. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (20/6/24). With the news of Matildas striker Remy Siemsen leaving Leicester City available for free transfer, a return to Sky Blue seems inevitable. When Siemsen left Australia to join Leicester City in a record transfer deal forContinue reading “Could a move back to Sydney be on the cards after Remy Siemsen departs Leicester on a free?”

Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective

Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”

Late drama sees West Ham earn a point at Leicester

Leicester City 1-1 West Ham United Report by Tom Coopey with EXCLUSIVE pitchside photos from Emma Bull at The King Power Stadium for Impetus (17/12/23). Above: West Ham United goalkeeper Megan Walsh focused on her distribution. Photo: Emma Bull for Impetus. It was the final game of the year and until January 21st for bothContinue reading “Late drama sees West Ham earn a point at Leicester”

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 (15/12/23). Arsenal by Beth McCowen Arsenal are full of fight and ready for the North London derby tomorrow for the second time in three days having met with rival clubContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

Chelsea take the honours in seven-goal thriller

Chelsea 5-2 Leicester City Report by Ruby Vince and exclusive photos from Mariella Prew both at Kingsmeadow for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Lauren James celebrates another great goal for Chelsea. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. In a thrilling encounter at Kingsmeadow Chelsea saw off a feisty Leicester City in a match that was full of goalsContinue reading “Chelsea take the honours in seven-goal thriller”

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 (24/11/23) Arsenal by Rebecca Hall After a Thursday night Continental Cup clash against Southampton, Arsenal already looked to their Sunday WSL preparations against London rivals West Ham. Gunners bossContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

Eight young players taking the WSL by storm

by Ava-Marianne Elliott (23/11/23) Above: Arsenal’s Australian midfield maestro Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Young players play integral roles in the WSL, and so far, this season we have seen some praiseworthy performances from the next generation of players that are bound to become some of the best in the world. From NorthContinue reading “Eight young players taking the WSL by storm”

WSL Media Conferences: Kirk & Vilahamn on this weekend’s challenges

(10/11/23) Leicester City by Beth McCowen Leicester City are confident heading into their WSL fixture against Arsenal this weekend. Ahead of Sunday’s match, head coach Willie Kirk confirmed that Shannon O’Brien will be out for “a couple of months” after a scan has revealed a calf injury. Kirk praised O’Brien’s “mental resilience” and emphasised thatContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences: Kirk & Vilahamn on this weekend’s challenges”

Photography Showcase

Impetus’ photography team were out and about this weekend at seven games from the top tier down to tier six They have each selected their favourite four images from the match they were pitch side at (6/11/23). Above: Melbourne Victory put in a tackle at home to Adelaide United yesterday. Photo: Kieran Hui for Impetus.Continue reading “Photography Showcase”