Above: Chelsea Women celebrating Mayra Ramirez’s goal against Crystal Palace via Chelsea Women Website 12/02/24. Photo: @ChelseaFCW By Maisie Mcnulty 12/02/24 In the fifth round, Chelsea, the current FA Cup champions, faced up against one of the teams vying for the Women’s Championship title, Crystal Palace. But the Blue and red eagles made sure theyContinue reading “Match Report: Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace”
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WSL Media Conferences
Arsenal By Holly Wright Before the big news was revealed that long-time Arsenal defender Jen Beattie would be departing the side, here is what head coach Jonas Eidevall had to say ahead of this weekend’s fixture against West Ham United. It was announced earlier this weekend that 37-year-old Lyon legend, Sarah Bouhaddi, would join theContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”
Spurs Women: Review of 2023
by Rachel Lara Cohen (3/1/24). Above: Spurs fans celebrate their WSL North London derby win over Arsenal before Christmas. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus ’71. This time last year Spurs were coming off the back of a hellish run of four consecutive defeats. In all of these, the team failed to score, culminating in mid-DecemberContinue reading “Spurs Women: Review of 2023”
The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition
by Immy Sanders (30/12/23). Above: The Australia team lining up before their Olympic Qualifier with Chinese Taipei in Perth on 1st November. Nine of the 11 players shown either currently or have played in the WSL Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Across July and August this year the Matildas co-hosted a home World Cup, whereContinue reading “The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition”
In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas
by Claudia Loy (22/12/23). Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Steph Catley with the Conti Cup last season. They are now joined at Arsenal by their international teammate, the young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Arsenal Women. Until their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, Arsenal’s WSL season had been heading in an upward trajectory. In thisContinue reading “In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas”
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”
Thomas Spurs on Tottenham to first North London derby success
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Arsenal Report by Ruby Vince in the press box and EXCLUSIVE photos from Mariella Prew pitch side (16/12/23). Above: Spectacular action from today’s big WSL derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. A historic day for North London after a highly anticipated match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, andContinue reading “Thomas Spurs on Tottenham to first North London derby success”
WSL Media Conferences
Impetus had writers in five WSL media conferences this week ahead of another vital weekend of action. Their club-by-club reports of who said what is below (15/12/23). Arsenal by Beth McCowen Arsenal are full of fight and ready for the North London derby tomorrow for the second time in three days having met with rival clubContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”
The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?
by Emily Wyatt (12/12/23). Above: England lift the European Championship trophy – an achievement which accelerated a boost in interest in the women’s game. Photo: Lionesses. Since the European Championships 2022 when the Lionesses brought football home, the UK has seen swift growth in the women’s game, and the incline of interest is becoming biggerContinue reading “The growth in women’s football – but is it as widespread as many think?”
Red hot Arsenal leave Chelsea feeling blue
Arsenal 4-1 Chelsea Report by Ava-Marianne Elliott in the press box, EXCLUSIVE photography by Lucy Copsey at The Emirates for Impetus (11/12/23). Above: Alessia Russo celebrates – the Lionesses star hit two of Arsenal’s four goals yesterday. Photo: Lucy Copsey for Impetus. Arsenal walked away with three crucial points at The Emirates after a triumphantContinue reading “Red hot Arsenal leave Chelsea feeling blue”
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