In this inspiring and down-to-earth interview, we sit down with Imogen Fowler – a rising star in women’s football ⚽🔥, currently playing for Chesterfield Ladies FC.

Imogen takes us back to where it all began – her primary school days, where her passion for football first took root. From playing with the boys at school and bonding over the love of the game, to dominating PE lessons and finding her footing across different sports like netball and badminton, her early years were packed with energy, competition, and a clear drive to stand out 💪.

She opens up about her journey from Derby County’s youth team (U18s) to making a bold move across the world at just 18, accepting a football scholarship in Illinois, USA 🇺🇸. Imogen shares what it was like arriving in the States, living and training as a student and athlete, along with navigating the big differences between UK and US football culture – especially when it comes to scholarships and training intensity.

From the highs of chasing her dream abroad to the challenges of COVID lockdown, she reflects on how the pandemic impacted both her education and her football career, and how she found the strength to push through, complete her studies, and return home to continue doing what she loves most.

Now back in England and playing for Chesterfield Ladies, Imogen’s ambition is laser-focused: become the league’s top goal scorer 🥅⚽ – all while balancing the demands of working at St George’s Park, the home of English football 🏟️.

This episode is packed with candid stories, real talk about women’s football, and a look at what it really takes to follow your dreams – on and off the pitch 🌟

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