Western United 2-4 Newcastle Jets After Extra-Time by Ryan Miller-Woods (14/4/24) Above: Celebration time for Newcastle Jets in their superb Elimination Final win at Western United. Photo: A-League Women. In what was a highly entertaining Elimination Final with 40 shots in total between both sides, Newcastle Jets have made it to the Semi-Finals with aContinue reading “Jets fly high into Semis with win at Western United”
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ParaMatildas squad selected as World Cup build-up continues
by Ben Gilby (12/4/24) Above: ParaMatildas’ Eloise Northam celebrates after the team’s Asia Cup win last year. Photo: Football Australia. ParaMatildas head coach Kelly Stirton has named a 14-player squad for the team’s next training camp this weekend in Sydney. The players selected contain regular faces such as Georgia Biekoff, Tahlia Blanshard, Lainee Harrison, andContinue reading “ParaMatildas squad selected as World Cup build-up continues”
Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico
by Ben Gilby (11/4/24) Above: Clare Wheeler speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas trio of Clare Wheeler, Cortnee Vine, and Sharn Freier reflected earlier today about the development of the team’s playing style and the positives seen in the 2-0 victory over Mexico. Everton midfielder Wheeler feels that the consequences of that newContinue reading “Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico”
Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time
by Emma Burke (11/4/24) Above: (Left to right) Melbourne City’s Julia Grosso, Rachel Lowe of Melbourne Victory, and Western United’s Catherine Zimmerman at the Hosier Lane media event. Photo provided to Impetus by: Getty Images via Western United. The A-League Women Finals are almost upon us, and earlier this week the Victoria triumvirate of MelbourneContinue reading “Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time”
Morgan Springer: Overcoming challenges and grasping opportunities with both hands
To kick-off Impetus’ new season of ‘WA On Wednesday’, Ben Gilby spoke to UWA-Nedlands’ goalkeeper Morgan Springer about overcoming major health challenges to put in a collection of excellent performances for her new club, the NPLW WA’s newest side, so far this season (10/4/24) Above: Morgan Springer making an outstanding save during UWA-Nedlands’ first NPLWContinue reading “Morgan Springer: Overcoming challenges and grasping opportunities with both hands”
Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits”
by Ben Gilby (10/4/24) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media after today’s game with Mexico. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Steph Catley both hailed the team for showing tactical nouse alongside their trademark determination to overcome an impressive Mexico side in San Antonio today. The Central American oppositionContinue reading “Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits””
Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best
by Ben Gilby (9/4/24) Above: Mary Fowler talking ahead of Australia’s game with Mexico tomorrow. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas attacker Mary Fowler has outlined how the importance of balancing off-field life from her footballing career has helped her to maintain her sharpness despite an overall lack of minutes in the WSL for Manchester CityContinue reading “Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best”
Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone
Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) and Genevieve Henry (GH) have been writing about Australian women’s football for a number of years. Yet they are both based thousands of miles away from the country. So why are they so passionate about the Australian women’s game? In this discussion article, they reveal their motivations and fondest memories ofContinue reading “Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone”
NPLW WA 2024 Round Two Review
Ben Gilby and Ava-Marianne Elliott provide a full report from one game each with all the details from the round’s other game this week along with Rob Lizzi‘s photography (8/4/24). Above: Perth SC’s goalkeeper, Lilly Bailey flies across her goal at Dorrien Gardens yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. Game of the week:Continue reading “NPLW WA 2024 Round Two Review”
Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico
by Ben Gilby (6/4/24) Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking from the Matildas Florida base. Image: Football Australia. With a whole week of training behind them in the build-up to next week’s friendly with Mexico, Ellie Carpenter and Sharn Freier have been speaking from the Matildas’ Florida HQ. Ellie Carpenter: “I really think we can achieve somethingContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico”
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