West Ham United Season Wrap Up

By Ella McShane (16/05/24) In the first of a series reviewing how the team’s of the WSL fared in the 2024 to 2025 season, Impetus Football’s Ella McShane evaluates how West Ham United’s campaign went.  The 2024/25 season was one of transformation for West Ham United. A campaign defined by fresh faces, international tours, newContinue reading “West Ham United Season Wrap Up”

Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup

By Isabelle Campbell 06/09/2024 Leicester City line up at the Perth International Football Cup. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus This past week I, along with countless other avid women’s football fans, was in attendance at HBF Park across all three game days of the Perth International Football Cup. Bringing together high-profile teams from both England’s Women’sContinue reading “Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup”

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”

Shannon Cooke grabs last gasp equaliser against Villa

Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham United by Tom Coopey at Villa Park for Impetus (28/04/24). Above: Viviane Asseyi congratulates Shannon Cooke after her vital equaliser Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. The three points looked to be wrapped up for Aston Villa, after Alisha Lehmann’s goal off the bench in the 72nd minute. A last gasp header from anotherContinue reading “Shannon Cooke grabs last gasp equaliser against Villa”

Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time”

Above: Mackenzie Arnold in action at training in Florida. Image: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (4/4/24). Impetus’ Genevieve Henry spoke to Mackenzie Arnold following another day of camp in Florida with the Matildas. An unusual camp, with a week of just training without a match to interrupt the flow, Arnold discussed the importance ofContinue reading “Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time””

Match Report: West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United

By Mia Kipling After a short break, the Women’s Super League (WSL) is back after a short international break with West Ham facing Manchester United for the ninth time in the WSL with West Ham losing six, drawing one and winning one. Former Red Devil Kirsty Smith started against her former club where she spentContinue reading “Match Report: West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United”

West Ham defeat Arsenal in crucial game for both teams

By Joseph Rosedon 5/2/24 Above: West Ham celebrate their win over Arsenal at home. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus71 West Ham 2 Arsenal 1 West Ham stunned title-chasing Arsenal with a comeback victory, sealing their first WSL victory against the North London side. Second-half goals from French duo Viviane Asseyi and HawaCissoko gave West Ham a famous victory. From the start West Ham deployed a deep block to stifle Arsenal’s attacks. Katrina Gorry inContinue reading “West Ham defeat Arsenal in crucial game for both teams”

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”

Chelsea win F.A Cup tie against West Ham in extra time

Chelsea 3-1 West Ham By Freya Ward 14/1/24 Above: Chelsea celebrate a goal over West Ham. Photo: Chelsea FC Twitter. After a long wait for football fans across the country, the top teams in women’s football are back in action with the return of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. Current title holders Chelsea were looking to defend their title against visitorsContinue reading “Chelsea win F.A Cup tie against West Ham in extra time”

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”