Dominant England retain Arnold Clark Cup

England 6-1 Belgium by Johnathan Stack at Ashton Gate for Impetus (23/2/23). Above: England lift the Arnold Clark at Bristol City FC last night after retaining the trophy they won last year. Photo: Lionesses. The Lionesses put out a message last night ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they comprehensively defeated BelgiumContinue reading “Dominant England retain Arnold Clark Cup”

Daly boosts claims for striker spot as newcomers shine

by Nathan Edwards (21/2/23) Above: Rachel Daly celebrates after scoring for England against Italy in the Arnold Clark Cup on Sunday. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Rachel Daly’s headed brace overcame Italy’s second-half scare and maintained England’s flawless record in the Arnold Clark Cup. Daly scored either side of Sofia Cantore’s controversial finish, to keepContinue reading “Daly boosts claims for striker spot as newcomers shine”

Lionesses Squad Announcement

7/2/23 Above: Leah Williamson – the Lionesses captain is back in the England squad. Photo: BBC. Ahead of their Arnold Clark Cup defence, England head coach Sarina Wiegman today announced her 26-player squad for the round-robin competition. The headline announcements in the selection see captain Leah Williamson back in the squad after injury forced herContinue reading “Lionesses Squad Announcement”

Impetus 2022 Awards

It’s been another great year for women’s football and eight Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Johnathan Stack, Ben Carey, Emmanuel Faith, Kieran Yap, Darrell Allen, Nathan Edwards, and Kris Goman highlight their team, player, coach, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top-flight and grassroots levels of the women’s game (30/12/22). Team of the Year: BEN GILBY: England. It’s moreContinue reading “Impetus 2022 Awards”

Lionesses Out To Finish The Year On A High

by Johnathan Stack (1/11/22) Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman has named her final Lionesses squad for 2022. Photo: Sky Sports. The Lionesses are looking to end 2022 in style to cap off what has been an incredible year for the England team.  Sarina Wiegman today named her squad for the November internationals as EnglandContinue reading “Lionesses Out To Finish The Year On A High”

Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from England head coach Sarina Wiegman as her team’s final opponents for this historic year are announced (29/9/22). Above: Norway’s Ada Hegerberg is one of the top stars that the Lionesses will face in the November international window. Photo: Olympique Lyonnais. England’s final matches of 2023 will see them meet fellowContinue reading “Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022”

Wiegman: Hard Conversations & Choices Behind Squad Selection

Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was at St. George’s Park for us and heard England head coach Sarina Wiegman unveil her latest Lionesses squad and explain reasons for selections and those who missed out (28/9/22). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her latest Lionesses team. Photo: Sky Sports. Lionesses Head Coach Sarina Wiegman has namedContinue reading “Wiegman: Hard Conversations & Choices Behind Squad Selection”

Wiegman Hands Chances To Parker & Park As Euros Pair Return

27/9/22 Above: Chloe Kelly, seen here after her winning goal in the European Championship Final, is back in the squad for the first time since the summer. Photo: Lionesses. England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her squad for forthcoming games against World champions the United States and the Czech Republic next month. Euro winnersContinue reading “Wiegman Hands Chances To Parker & Park As Euros Pair Return”

Lionesses Wrap Up Qualification In Style

by Johnathan Stack at the Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent (7/9/22) Above: There was plenty for the Lionesses to celebrate last night. Photo: Lionesses. It was not cold, wet, or windy, but England were on fire and certainly did the job on a Tuesday night in Stoke-on-Trent beating Luxembourg 10-0 to round off their FIFA Women’s WorldContinue reading “Lionesses Wrap Up Qualification In Style”

Lionesses Prepare For A Party In The Potteries

by Johnathan Stack at St. George’s Park (5/9/22) Above: Lionesses’ Keira Walsh and head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference at St. George’s Park. Photo: Johnathan Stack for Impetus. With World Cup qualification secured, the Lionesses head to Stoke-on-Trent for what is being described as a homecoming celebration. Around 30,000 fans will descend onContinue reading “Lionesses Prepare For A Party In The Potteries”