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”
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Reflecting on Williamson’s career a decade on from her senior debut
Above: Leah Williamson. By Rachel Gore (12/04/2024) A teenage Leah Williamson came onto the pitch as a substitute for Yankey in the 81st minute of Arsenal’s 2014 2-0 defeat to Birmingham City. Only one day after her 17th birthday Williamson had made her senior debut at her childhood club, the club that she’d grown up supportingContinue reading “Reflecting on Williamson’s career a decade on from her senior debut”
Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches
Above: The Hive Stadium By Rachel Gore (17/03/2024) On March 7, new research by ‘Kick It Out’ revealed striking statistics about the sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches. ‘Kick It Out’ is an organisation that aims to fight discrimination within football; set up in 1993 to tackle racism, its focus grew to all typesContinue reading “Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches”
Round Up: England’s U23s February Camp
Above: The Young Lionesses last year. Image: Andy Wicks. By Rachel Gore (27/02/24) For their first international break of 2024, England’s under-23s joined the Senior Lionesses in Spain for a warm weather training camp. Emma Coates, the head coach of the U23s, selected a 24-player squad to travel to Andalusia. This squad included some key players whoContinue reading “Round Up: England’s U23s February Camp”
The evolving finances in women’s football
The growth in women’s football is starting to be reflected in transfer fees. But how does this impact the rest of the football economy? By Rachel Gore 13/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey broke the Australian transfer record when she was signed by San Diego Wave. Last week, on February 6, Kaitlyn Torpey signed for San Diego WaveContinue reading “The evolving finances in women’s football”
What a week for Arsenal: comebacks, milestones, and goals
By Rachel Gore 2/2/2024 Above: Vivienne Miedema celebrates her first goal for Arsenal since returning from injury. Photo: Arsenal FC. Last week, 22 to 28 January, attention was on Arsenal as they reached milestones, had players return from injury, and scored a total of seven goals. Arsenal’s FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup match against reading was a night to remember for Arsenal.Continue reading “What a week for Arsenal: comebacks, milestones, and goals”
Australia’s Gorry and Grant enter the WSL
By Rachel Gore 26/1/24 Above: Charli Grant at her new home. Photo: Tottenham Hotspur The January transfer window has brought numerous players to the WSL. Two of these players whose moves have attracted attention are Australian national team stars, Katrina Gorry and Charlotte (Charli) Grant, who had both previously been playing together in Sweden. Over the summer the Australian women’s national team, nicknamed the Matildas, showedContinue reading “Australia’s Gorry and Grant enter the WSL”
Rising ballers: under-19s lionesses to look out for this year
By Rachel Gore 20/1/24 Above The England Young Lionesses. Photo: Football Association In November the England women’s under-19s finished their 2023 season with triumph at the Algarve Cup. The squad came away from this camp in Portugal undefeated with the players having showcased their talent on an international stage. The 25-player squad is full of young stars who impress when playing forContinue reading “Rising ballers: under-19s lionesses to look out for this year”
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