By Catherine MacKenzie (06/05/2025) Above: Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Photo: Manchester United. Speaking to Impetus’ Catherine MacKenzie alongside other media, Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce shared her experience watching last year’s FA Cup final from the sidelines, how she deals with the pressure that comes with being Manchester United’s no.1, and what this year’s FA Cup finalContinue reading “Phallon Tullis-Joyce: Manchester United’s deep-sea obsessed revelation”
Tag Archives: USWNT
2024: The winners and losers
by Alyce Collett (31/12/24) Here we are at the end of another calendar year of women’s football, full of fun and chaos once again. To celebrate, let’s look back on the last 12 months, and see who some of the winners of the year were, who were some of the losers, and who could fitContinue reading “2024: The winners and losers”
USWNT’s physicality is no match for a solid Lioness side
England 0-0 United States Above: Jess Naz shielding the ball from Casey Krueger Photo: Lionesses on X. By Christopher Heath at Wembley Stadium for Impetus (30/11/24) From the sound of the whistle to signal the kick-off of the highly-anticipated clash between the top two FIFA-ranked nations in the world, the sheer force of physicality byContinue reading “USWNT’s physicality is no match for a solid Lioness side”
Matildas exit Olympics group stage
USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 1/8/24 Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Til it’s Done It’s a saying that has become the call for Matildas and fans alike. It’s applicable on and off the field. In the 11 goal thriller over Zambia it was evident. Two goals down against USAContinue reading “Matildas exit Olympics group stage”
In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper
by Ben Carey (26/8/23) Above: Mackenzie Arnold roars in celebration after the win against Ireland. Photo: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the Matildas’ quarterfinal match against France rightfully earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial saves kept Australia in the game against a fierce opposition. But Arnold is just one ofContinue reading “In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper”
Illustrious Legends: Five of the best
by Emmanuel Faith (15/7/23) Above: Canadian legend Christine Sinclair who will be going all out to add to her world record tally of goals at the World Cup at the age of 40. Photo: City News, Toronto. Recently, Impetus published our list of 23 players under the age of 23 that you should watch outContinue reading “Illustrious Legends: Five of the best”
World Cup Preview: United States of America
by Denise Duffy (2/7/23) Above: The USWNT are fully focused to win their third successive World Cup. Photo: Goal. Four stars on the shirts of the USA is all you need to know about the history of the US team at World Cups. Performance under pressure has been their winning formula. Always prepared, the UnitedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: United States of America”
Why the USWNT is so good – and so popular
by Theo Hewson Betts (22/1/23) Above: Scenes from the New York City ticker tape parade after the USWNT won the World Cup. Photo: Flickr/New York City Department of Transportation Let’s get one thing absolutely clear before anything else – America loves winning. That is the most important piece of background to this piece, and itContinue reading “Why the USWNT is so good – and so popular”
Football Ferns break NZ attendance record as USA dominate
New Zealand 0-5 United States of America by Denise Duffy at Eden Park for Impetus (21/1/23) Above: New Zealand’s Ali Riley wins a header against the USA’s Ashley Sanchez. Photo: NZ Football. It was a historic day for women’s football in Aotearoa / New Zealand. For their second match against the USWNT, a record-breaking 12,721Continue reading “Football Ferns break NZ attendance record as USA dominate”
Lionesses VAR-y Happy After Win Over USWNT
England 2-1 United States of America (9/10/22) by Johnathan Stack at Wembley Stadium for Impetus With EXCLUSIVE photos from Hannah Parnell Above: Rachel Daly embraces Georgia Stanway (8) after her penalty, with Chloe Kelly (11) also showing her delight. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. It was a night of celebration on Friday at Wembley asContinue reading “Lionesses VAR-y Happy After Win Over USWNT”
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