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Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come

by Ben Gilby (21/5/24) Above: Lydia Williams (left) and Charli Grant at today’s Matildas media event in Adelaide. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson today revealed his 23-player squad for the two home games with China that will take place in Adelaide and Sydney on 31st May and 3rdContinue reading “Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come”

Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories

Impetus exclusive – by Ben Gilby (17/5/24) Above: Charli Grant in action for Tottenham Hotspur this season. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. Charli Grant’s career has been on a seemingly neverending upward trajectory. From Adelaide United to Matildas via the Damallsvenskan, the South Australian defender is now five months into her first taste of the WSLContinue reading “Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories”

Jess Park: England’s biggest young talent

In her debut article for Impetus, Sophie Puodzius analyses the career of Manchester City and England’s Jess Park, highlighting the versatility that marks her as arguably the most important young player in the country (17/5/24). Above: Jess Park (left) celebrates after scoring in the Manchester derby earlier this season. Photo: Manchester City. Jess Park isContinue reading “Jess Park: England’s biggest young talent”

Championship award winners announced for 2023/24

Above: Sunderland’s Claudia Moan – the Barclays Championship Player of the Year and Golden Glove winner. Photo supplied to Impetus by: The Women’s Professional Game. The Women’s Professional Game has announced the Barclays Championship awards winners after votes were cast from a combination of the public and a panel of experts. Sunderland’s Claudia Moan wasContinue reading “Championship award winners announced for 2023/24”

Junior Matildas Asian Cup ends in disappointment

Australia U17 1-3 Thailand U17 by Ben Gilby (14/5/24) Above: The Junior Matildas celebrate Lily Punch’s goal that put then ahead against Thailand in the U17 Asian Cup in Bali. Photo supplied to Impetus by: AFC via Football Australia. Australia ended their U17 Asian Cup campaign bottom of Group B after suffering a third successiveContinue reading “Junior Matildas Asian Cup ends in disappointment”

Junior Matildas’ dreams dashed by holders Japan

Australia U17 1-4 Japan U17 by Ben Gilby (11/5/24) Above: Tahlia Younis (centre) breaks through for Australia against Japan. Photo supplied to Impetus by: AFC via Football Australia. The Junior Matildas’ U17 Asian Cup dreams came to an end after they were beaten by Japan in their second group game in Bali despite putting inContinue reading “Junior Matildas’ dreams dashed by holders Japan”