In this week’s WA On Wednesday interview, Perth SC‘s Liana Cook, who has been at the club since their first season, speaks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and the development of both the club and wider NPLW WA (2/8/23). Above: Liana Cook (left) – a key part of Perth SC’s continued development. Photo:Continue reading “Liana Cook: Perth SC founder member reflects on growth”
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Mariners announce Galic whilst Nix retain Taylor
1/8/23 Above: Bianca Galic, unveiled today as a Central Coast Mariners player as the club prepare for their return to the A-League Women. Central Coast Mariners today announced the signing of midfielder Bianca Galic ahead of their return to A-League Women football. Galic joins the club having played two seasons of A-League Women’s football inContinue reading “Mariners announce Galic whilst Nix retain Taylor”
Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started
It was an incredible night for The Matildas who defeated Olympic champions Canada 4-0 to top Group B. After the match, Caitlin Foord and Clare Hunt spoke to the media in the mixed zone at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Ben Gilby reports (1/8/23). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking after yesterday’s win for Australia over Canada. Image: CommBankContinue reading “Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition and Rob Lizzi‘s photo gallery from Perth RedStar against Perth SC (31/7/23). Above: Sarah Carroll’s stunning free-kick flies into the net despite the best attempts of Perth SC goalkeeper RebeccaContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 17 Wrap”
Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it
Less than 24 hours before Australia’s do-or-die World Cup clash with Canada, Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of winger Hayley Raso as she spoke to the media today (30/7/23) Above: The Matildas star Hayley Raso speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s huge game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s Hayley Raso is convinced thatContinue reading “Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it”
Newcastle Jets & Wellington Phoenix announce new signings
Three months out from the new A-League Women season, Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix have announced new arrivals (30/7/23). Above: Claudia Cicco in Wellington Phoenix colours last season, has joined Newcastle Jets. Photo: Friends of Football. Newcastle Jets have announced the signing of Young Matildas defender Claudia Cicco for the 2023/24 season. Cicco joins theContinue reading “Newcastle Jets & Wellington Phoenix announce new signings”
Fūka Nagano: The understated jewel in the Japanese crown
by David P. Astill (29/7/23) Above: Japan’s Fūka Nagano. Photo: Planet Radio. Some teams at the World Cup have been stuttering through wins; others have had their exits already confirmed. However, a select few have been flying and putting on a display worthy of champions, and one who have really established their title credentials andContinue reading “Fūka Nagano: The understated jewel in the Japanese crown”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?
by Genevieve Henry in Australia (28/7/23) Above: Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe (right) has had a sensational World Cup on her country’s first appearance in the tournament. Photo: Katie McCabe Twitter. In the past 20 years, 17 nations have made their debut on the world stage. Only three have ever made it out of theContinue reading “The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?”
Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown
by Ben Gilby (27/7/23) Above: (Left to right): Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Charli Grant, and Katrina Gorry are all smiles during today’s pre-game team walk in Brisbane. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head into their pivotal second Group B match against Nigeria in Brisbane tonight with a selection conundrum ahead of coachContinue reading “Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown”
