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Arsenal sweep past Watford in F.A Cup

Arsenal 5-1 Watford By Liberty Simons 15/1/24 Above: Stina Blackstenius scores Arsenal’s third goal. Photo: Arsenal FC Twitter. In a game that saw six Gunners on the score sheet, Arsenal beat Watford to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup. Both WSL’s Arsenal and Championship’s Watford were in fine voice at Meadow Park, asContinue reading “Arsenal sweep past Watford in F.A Cup”

A look at the prospects for Araya Dennis

by Beth McCowen and Liberty Simons (29/12/23). Above: Araya Dennis (centre) in a thoughtful mood for Crystal Palace at Reading prior to Christmas. Photo: Liberty Simons for Impetus. Araya Dennis is a 17-year-old footballer with a lot of potential. An exciting Arsenal academy product, the youngster has displayed a range of talents for the teamsContinue reading “A look at the prospects for Araya Dennis”

The 12 captains of the Championship – Part Two

Emily Evans concludes her series profiling the leaders of each of the Championship clubs (28/12/23). Tyler Toland Blackburn Rovers Toland, a 22-year-old Irish midfielder, joined Blackburn Rovers in 2023, after being at Levante for the 2022/23 season. However, during her time in Spain, she didn’t play a lot of games and so came to a mutual agreementContinue reading “The 12 captains of the Championship – Part Two”

Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship

Four Impetus writers, Tara Murray, Ava-Marianne Elliott, Ben Gilby, and Elsie Nash identify and profile some of the best players aged 22 or under in the Championship this season (13/12/23). Tara Bourne Age: 20. Club: Sheffield United. by Tara Murray Throughout the last three seasons, Tara Bourne has played her way through the Championship atContinue reading “Eight of the best next-gen stars in the Championship”

Photography Showcase

Impetus had photographers out and about from tier one to tier nine at the weekend. Here, they choose their favourite images for you (16/10/23). Above: Sydney FC’s World Cup hero Cortnee Vine breaks through against Western Sydney Wanderers in the opening round of the A-League Women. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Brighton and Hove AlbionContinue reading “Photography Showcase”

Watford seal instant Championship return over hard-working Forest

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Watford by Freya Ward at Stadium: MK for Impetus (20/5/23). Above: Poppy Wilson heads home Watford’s winning goal. Photo: Watford FC Women. Watford have been promoted back to the Barclays Women’s Championship after a year in the FAWNL Southern Premier division thanks to Poppy Wilson’s goal early into the first half, which sealedContinue reading “Watford seal instant Championship return over hard-working Forest”

Dons Heartbreak At The Death

AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Watford by George Jones – AFC Wimbledon Above: A battle for possession yesterday as AFC Wimbledon (blue) took on Watford. Photo: Tom Smeeth. AFC Wimbledon bowed out of the FAWNL League Cup, despite a valiant display against a very strong Watford side, who were in the second tier of the women’s gameContinue reading “Dons Heartbreak At The Death”

Helen Ward: A Legend For Club And Country

Wales and Watford legend Helen Ward spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her incredible career for club and country as well as looking at how the game has developed and how she believes the sport is developing in tiers two and three. Above: Helen Ward celebrating with Wales. Photo: FAW. Earlier this year, Helen WardContinue reading “Helen Ward: A Legend For Club And Country”