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Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup

by Ben Gilby (12/7/24) Above: Hayley Raso in training this week at the Matildas pre-Olympic camp in North Spain. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. Whilst Australia have evolved their style and added depth to their squad since last year’s World Cup, attacker Hayley Raso feels that experiencing high pressure and overcoming adversity in waysContinue reading “Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup”

Matildas build-up to Canada clash

Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross captured during training this week in Marbella. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. by Ben Gilby (11/7/24) Australia have continued their preparations for Sunday evening’s (local time) final pre-Olympic friendly with Canada in Marbella by bringing Winonah Heatley into the squad for the game after injuries have impacted Steph Catley and KaitlynContinue reading “Matildas build-up to Canada clash”

Aquino departs Perth for Glorious American adventure

by Ben Gilby (9/7/24) Above: Morgan Aquino, who had a sensational campaign in goal for Perth Glory in 2023/24. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory goalkeeper Morgan Aquino, one of the leading lights of the Western Australian side’s 2023/24 campaign has departed the club for a new opportunity with American side DC Power in the USLContinue reading “Aquino departs Perth for Glorious American adventure”

Matildas begin Olympic preparations

9/7/24 Above: A smiling Hayley Raso during training in Spain yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia have arrived at their warm-weather training camp in Marbella, Northern Spain ahead of this weekend’s pre-Olympic Friendly against Canada on Saturday. Here is a selection of photos from yesterday’s training session, provided to Impetus by FootballContinue reading “Matildas begin Olympic preparations”

What will Mariona Caldentey bring to a talent-packed Arsenal?

by Sophie Puodzius (8/7/24) Above: Mariona Caldentey (centre) signs for Arsenal. Photo: Arsenal Women. Mariona Caldentey is a strong attacking presence who has been vital to Barcelona’s success over the years. She leaves as a club legend with a vast collection of 25 trophies ranging from domestic to international competitions and has scored 115 goalsContinue reading “What will Mariona Caldentey bring to a talent-packed Arsenal?”

Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain

2/7/24 Above: The Matildas gather after the announcement of the squad for the Olympic Games. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia will take on reigning Olympic gold medallists, Canada, in the south of Spain in a final international fixture before commencing their Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign.  Australia and Canada will face off on SaturdayContinue reading “Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain”