by Ben Gilby (17/8/26) Above: Ona Batlle signs on for Arsenal earlier this summer. Photo: Sky Sports. Ona Batlle is back in the WSL. The Spanish World Cup and Champions League winning defender has unfinished business here. She wants a league title. Three years after leaving Manchester United to return home to Spain where sheContinue reading “Ona Batlle: “It’s the right place to be at the right time for me””
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Géraldine Reuteler: “It’s a privilege to play here”
by Ben Gilby (15/8/26) Above: Géraldine Reuteler – one of Arsenal’s major summer signings. Photo: Arsenal FC. Swiss international Géraldine Reuteler feels that her move to Arsenal will make her an even better player – which is great news for both club and country with a World Cup beckoning at the end of the new season. SpeakingContinue reading “Géraldine Reuteler: “It’s a privilege to play here””
Chloe Kelly: “What a time it would be to win the League”
by Ben Gilby (13/8/26) Above: Chloe Kelly celebrates during Arsenal’s Champions League Quarter-Final win over Chelsea last season. Photo: Arsenal FC. A new campaign is on the horizon – one that Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly believes will be the most competitive ever in the WSL. One that makes this season the best time to endContinue reading “Chloe Kelly: “What a time it would be to win the League””
Below par start leads to monumental first month
2/1/26 Ben Tattoo interviews Ben Gilby, Impetus founder and co-chief editor, who has been at the vast majority of the Gunners’ games this season, ahead of the January transfer window, to discuss Arsenal’s season so far and how the rest of the campaign could shape up. Above: Olivia Smith lets fly with her rocket shotContinue reading “Below par start leads to monumental first month”
Analysis: Brick Wall helps take down giants
by Alyce Collett (12/12/25) Above: Courtney Brosnan was crucial in helping Everton defeat Chelsea and end its undefeated run. Photo: via Everton FC. Last weekend saw a historic result in the Women’s Super League (WSL) as Everton caused what might just end up being the upset of the season in knocking off Chelsea 1-0 and ending the Blues’Continue reading “Analysis: Brick Wall helps take down giants”
The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal
by Ben Gilby (7/10/25) Above: Olivia Smith fires home her sensational debut goal for Arsenal against London City Lionesses on 6th September. Photo: New York Times. Arsenal’s big-money signing Olivia Smith has had an eye-catching opening to the season at the North London side. I have been present at the Canadian’s games over her firstContinue reading “The potential is huge: Olivia Smith’s first month at Arsenal”
Vignola hat-trick seals Everton Derby Demolition
Liverpool 1-4 Everton By Gethin Thurlow 7/9/25 Above: Ornella Vignola celebrates after one of her goals at Anfield today for Everton. Photo: The Straits Times. Ornella Vignola’s dream debut saw Everton to a perfect start to the WSL campaign, as Brian Sorensen’s tactical nous shone through and the Gareth Taylor era at Liverpool got offContinue reading “Vignola hat-trick seals Everton Derby Demolition”
Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League”
By Catherine MacKenzie (02/05/2025) Above: United boss Marc Skinner. Photo: Martin Rickett / PA. A derby day in Manchester is always special. This Sunday, Manchester United face cross-city foes Manchester City at Old Trafford, a pivotal game in the race to finish in the top three of the Women’s Super League. United are currently fourContinue reading “Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League””
Charli Grant: Embracing challenges & growing as a result
by Ben Gilby (2/5/25) Above: Charli Grant in action for the Matildas against Korea Republic in the April international window. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. It’s been a challenging season for both Charli Grant and Tottenham Hotspur. At the time of writing, the North London side has only won five WSL games and are battlingContinue reading “Charli Grant: Embracing challenges & growing as a result”
Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return
Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City By Gethin Thurlow (27/4/2025) Above: Lauren Hemp proved to be the difference between the sides. Photo: Manchester City. Lauren Hemp returned from injury ruthlessly, producing the crucial assist as Manchester City beat Leicester to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. It was a momentous occasion for Manchester City, asContinue reading “Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return”
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