Mead brace & Cooney-Cross masterclass seals Arsenal win

Arsenal 3-0 West Ham United by Aimee Logan at Meadow Park for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Beth Mead is swamped by Arsenal team mates after scoring her first goal since returning from her ACL injury yesterday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal took all three points in a home win over West Ham in the WSL whilst keepingContinue reading “Mead brace & Cooney-Cross masterclass seals Arsenal win”

Everton profit to gain vital win over below par Villa

Aston Villa 1-2 Everton Report by Emily Brown, exclusive photography from Suvadeep Biswas, both at Villa Park for Impetus (27/11/23). Above: Aston Villa’s Ebony Salmon (facing away from camera) looks to beat her marker. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. Aston Villa’s mistakes led to a physical Everton gaining reward, securing them the win at VillaContinue reading “Everton profit to gain vital win over below par Villa”

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 (24/11/23) Arsenal by Rebecca Hall After a Thursday night Continental Cup clash against Southampton, Arsenal already looked to their Sunday WSL preparations against London rivals West Ham. Gunners bossContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

Last gasp Daly devastates West Ham

West Ham United 2-3 Aston Villa by Beth McCowen at the Chigwell Construction Stadium for Impetus (20/11/23). Above: Anna Patten (arm raised) celebrates Aston Villa’s opening goal with Rachel Corsie (6). Photo: Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly’s strike in stoppage time at the end of the game secured Aston Villa’s second successive win against aContinue reading “Last gasp Daly devastates West Ham”

James stars as five-star Chelsea defeat Liverpool

Chelsea 5-1 Liverpool by Myles Thornton at Stamford Bridge for Impetus (19/11/23) Above: Chelsea’s hattrick hero Lauren James (far right) celebrates with team mates yesterday. Photo: Chelsea Women. Lauren James shone as Emma Hayes’ Chelsea stormed to their sixth win in the WSL on Saturday afternoon as they beat Liverpool 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. ChelseaContinue reading “James stars as five-star Chelsea defeat Liverpool”

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 (17/11/23). Arsenal By Genevieve Henry The media heard from Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall ahead of their clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. As for who’s inContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

WSL Media Conferences: Kirk & Vilahamn on this weekend’s challenges

(10/11/23) Leicester City by Beth McCowen Leicester City are confident heading into their WSL fixture against Arsenal this weekend. Ahead of Sunday’s match, head coach Willie Kirk confirmed that Shannon O’Brien will be out for “a couple of months” after a scan has revealed a calf injury. Kirk praised O’Brien’s “mental resilience” and emphasised thatContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences: Kirk & Vilahamn on this weekend’s challenges”

Ward: “I have the support of the players” ahead of vital clash with Bristol City

by Emily Brown (10/11/23). Above: Aston Villa boss Carla Ward, who believes her side can build on their midweek success over Sheffield United to defeat Bristol City this weekend. Photo: Aston Villa. On Wednesday, Aston Villa secured their first win of the season as they dispatched Sheffield United 5-0 in their first match of theContinue reading “Ward: “I have the support of the players” ahead of vital clash with Bristol City”

Aston Villa’s turbulent start

by Ava-Marianne Elliott (9/11/23) Above: The Aston Villa team celebrating their first goal of the season against Marc Skinner’s Manchester United Photo: Aston Villa Women on Instagram. Aston Villa suffered their fifth consecutive league loss this past weekend after league leaders Chelsea put six past the home side at the Bescot Stadium. So far, theyContinue reading “Aston Villa’s turbulent start”

Photography Showcase

Impetus’ photography team were out and about this weekend at seven games from the top tier down to tier six They have each selected their favourite four images from the match they were pitch side at (6/11/23). Above: Melbourne Victory put in a tackle at home to Adelaide United yesterday. Photo: Kieran Hui for Impetus.Continue reading “Photography Showcase”