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Polkinghorne: The job is not done yet

by Ben Gilby (13/8/23) Above: Matildas legend Clare Polkinghorne speaking today. Image: CommBank Matildas/Football Australia. Clare Polkinghorne has seen and experienced most things in her record-breaking 17-year career representing her country. But last night’s win over France was something else. “It was an incredible night for everyone,” the defender beamed. We’re feeling really proud andContinue reading “Polkinghorne: The job is not done yet”

Foord and Yallop: This shows what our team are about and the belief we have

On an incredible night for football in Australia, Ben Gilby reports the post-match reactions of Caitlin Foord and Tameka Yallop as they spoke to the media after the match (12/8/23). Above: Caitlin Foord reflects on Australia’s dramatic win over France with the media yesterday. Image: CommBank Matildas/Football Australia. It was one of the most epicContinue reading “Foord and Yallop: This shows what our team are about and the belief we have”

Canberra announce double signing

by Ryan Miller-Woods (11/8/23) Above: Vesna Miivojevic, pictured last season, is back at Canberra United for the new campaign. Image: Canberra United. Canberra United have announced the re-signing of Serbian international Vesna Milivojevic for the upcoming A-League Women’s season along with Junior and Young Matildas international defender Tegan Bertolissio who will come across from NPLWContinue reading “Canberra announce double signing”

Stott makes City return whilst Sydney announce three new signings

10/8/23 Above: Rebekah Stott shows her delight at returning to Melbourne City. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Melbourne City FC. Melbourne City FC have announced this morning the signing of New Zealand international Rebekah Stott on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee from WSL side Brighton and Hove Albion. Stott has made 93 appearancesContinue reading “Stott makes City return whilst Sydney announce three new signings”

The rise of the women’s game in Morocco

David Astill celebrates Morocco’s sensational World Cup run in Australia and puts forward the belief that their inspirational squad could be just the start of big things for the women’s game in the North African country (10/8/23). Above: Morocco celebrate their win over Colombia that put them into the last 16 of the World Cup.Continue reading “The rise of the women’s game in Morocco”

Holmes commits to Adelaide whilst Nix re-sign Foster

8/8/23 Above: Dylan Holmes, who has extended her spell at Adelaide United, celebrates a goal against Perth Glory last season. Photo: Liberty A-League Women. Adelaide United’s hopes for the new A-League Women season have received a huge boost after key midfielder Dylan Holmes signed a new two-year deal with the club. With 70 A-League gamesContinue reading “Holmes commits to Adelaide whilst Nix re-sign Foster”

Kerr and Foord: The dream is still alive

Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of The Matildas stars Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord as they spoke to the media after Australia’s 2-0 win over Denmark last night (8/8/23). Above: Sam Kerr speaking to the media after last night’s victory over Denmark that saw her play her first minutes this World Cup. Image: Football Australia/CommBankContinue reading “Kerr and Foord: The dream is still alive”

Glory sign City keeper James

7/8/23 Above: Sally James, newly unveiled by Perth Glory. Photo: Football Australia. Perth Glory today announced that Young Matildas goalkeeper Sally James will join them for the 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old, who was part of the Australia squad at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Costa Rica, began her senior career with her hometownContinue reading “Glory sign City keeper James”