Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was in today’s media conference with goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who reflects on the battle for the number one jersey. Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas’ assistant coach Mel Andreatta as she highlights the threat posed by South Africa, and the importance of the squad’s depth-building project (6/10/22). Above: Teagan Micah speaking toContinue reading “Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa”
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Glory’s Rigby & Epakis Excited And Ready To Aim For Finals
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby and head coach Alex Epakis at the team’s season launch media event earlier today. Both are hugely positive of a strong season for the Western Australian side (6/10/22). Above: Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby and head coach Alex Epakis face the media today at CrownContinue reading “Glory’s Rigby & Epakis Excited And Ready To Aim For Finals”
Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas star Caitlin Foord from Australia’s South-West London base ahead of this Saturday’s game against South Africa at Kingsmeadow (5/10/22). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking to the media. The Arsenal attacker emphasised that results at present will have no bearing on the Matildas’ World Cup outcomes. Image: Football Australia. CaitlinContinue reading “Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment”
Roestbakken Signing Another Big Boost For City
Melbourne City have made another big signing with Australian international Karly Roestbakken joining the Sky Blues today. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from the defender and City head coach Rado Vidosic (4/10/22). Above: Artwork from Melbourne City. Melbourne City have added Matildas defender Karly Roestbakken to their 22/23 A-League Women’s squad. Roestbakken has most recently beenContinue reading “Roestbakken Signing Another Big Boost For City”
Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from The Matildas’ star Steph Catley as the Arsenal defender made the short trip to South-West London to report for international duty (4/10/22). Above: Steph Catley speaking from the Australian team camp this week. Image: Football Australia. Australia have assembled in South-West London ahead of this weekend’s international against South AfricaContinue reading “Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge”
Scottish Weekend Review
Tom Freeman provides all the details from tiers three and four of the Scottish women’s game (3/10/22). Above: Nicole Rutherford celebrates after scoring for FC Edinburgh on her return from injury. Photo: Sportpix. Renfrew’s lead at the top of the SWF Championship has been cut after the Lanarkshire side were held to a scoreless drawContinue reading “Scottish Weekend Review”
Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears how a weekend of injuries has led to three ins-and four outs this morning (3/10/22) Above: Remy Siemsen is back in the Matildas squad. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Forward Remy Siemsen and defenders Emma Checker and Matilda McNamara have been added to the Matildas squad ahead of theContinue reading “Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the fourth round of the 2022/23 D1 Arkema season (3/10/22). Above: Alexandria Lamontagne, Rodez’s goalkeeper as impressive during the warm-up as she was during the game against Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. There were several surprises during this round of matches with Bordeaux earning a draw at Montpellier despite fieldingContinue reading “The View From France”
Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return
The Canberra Times this week reported that Michelle Heyman is targeting a Matildas call-up. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines what the A-League Women’s all-time record scorer could add to Tony Gustavsson’s squad (2/10/22). Above: Michelle Heyman lets fly for Canberra United against Brisbane Roar last season. The A-League Women legend is aiming at an international return.Continue reading “Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return”
NWSL: The Final Week Previewed
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings the background to this weekend’s all-important games in the final round of the NWSL’s regular season (30/9/22). Above: North Carolina Courage’s Debinha celebrates after scoring against Gotham FC. Photo: @TheNCCourage/Twitter. Four teams have secured their place in the play-off rounds in the NWSL. Four more teams are in the hunt forContinue reading “NWSL: The Final Week Previewed”
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