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””
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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”
Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership
by Catherine MacKenzie (09/03/2025) Above: Maya Le Tissier for Manchester United. Photo: Rob Mellor for Impetus. Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier is having her best season yet, and could be an important figure for England at the 2026 World Cup. The beginning of the 2024-25 WSL season brought numerous changes to the Manchester UnitedContinue reading “Maya Le Tissier: the 22-year old captain redefining leadership”
WSL: Unsung heroes of the 24/25 season so far
Above: Viviane Asseyi celebrates against Chelsea Photo: West Ham United by Emmanuel Faith (3/2/25) 72 matches, 212 goals and a lot of memorable moments; the Barclays Super League looks like its heading to a defined-direction with Chelsea pulling away from the rest. Of course, there is still the European spots to contend for, relegation toContinue reading “WSL: Unsung heroes of the 24/25 season so far”
Clare Wheeler: Everton and the Matildas can “definitely climb and push the top teams”
by Ben Gilby (14/1/25) Above: Clare Wheeler in possession during Everton’s Merseyside derby win over Liverpool in November. Photo: Emma Simpson / Everton FC. Ahead of the WSL’s return from the Christmas break, Impetus’ Ben Gilby put questions to Everton and Australia midfielder Clare Wheeler in an EXCLUSIVE interview. The New Year is a timeContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: Everton and the Matildas can “definitely climb and push the top teams””
Chloe Kelly: A key conundrum for City to solve as the transfer window opens
by Bethany Monkhouse (3/1/25) Above: Chloe Kelly (leaping highest) celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Paris FC in the Champions League qualifiers earlier this season. Photo: Chloe Kelly Instagram. England and Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly has had a rough start to the 2024/25 WSL season, having only started one out of the tenContinue reading “Chloe Kelly: A key conundrum for City to solve as the transfer window opens”
Arsenal hit third after dominating Villa
Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa By Rachel Gore for Impetus with EXCLUSIVE photography by Lauren Kelly at The Emirates Stadium (8/12/24). Above: Arsenal celebrate one of their four goals. Photo: Lauren Kelly for Impetus Arsenal made a statement at The Emirates as they secured a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa to claim a top-three spot in the WSL table. What were the keys toContinue reading “Arsenal hit third after dominating Villa “
Teagan Micah: She’s Been Here the Whole Time
Above: Teagan Micah warming up pre-match against Iran. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. by Genevieve Henry (6/12/24). After an impressive performance by Teagan Micah between the sticks for the Matildas in the latest international window, many new fans are shocked at the competence of the current second-choice goalie. And it’s easy to see why—she’s beenContinue reading “Teagan Micah: She’s Been Here the Whole Time”
Vivianne Miedema – short term pain for City’s long term gain
by Bethany Monkhouse (18/11/24) Above: Vivianne Miedema in action for Manchester City on her WSL debut at former club Arsenal. Photo: ESPN. Dutch international Vivianne Miedema’s latest injury setback – surgery on her left knee – has had a frustrating impact on her settling in process at new club Manchester City. After a hugely promisingContinue reading “Vivianne Miedema – short term pain for City’s long term gain”
