Above: The Irish Women’s National Team in a training session. Photo: Ireland Football Twitter. By Alyce Collett (5/29/25). Like just about every international window these days, the upcoming international window is incredibly important for the Republic of Ireland. Set to face Turkiye and Slovenia in the UEFA Women’s Nations League; the reverse fixtures from theContinue reading “Ireland Nations League Preview”
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The Harm of the “Golden Generation” Label
Above: Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso, and Tameka Yallop celebrate. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (16/4/25). With the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup looming and Australia’s most beloved generation yet to win a major trophy, Impetus’ Genevieve Henry discusses the label of “the Golden Generation” and why it slows down the future while stopping us fromContinue reading “The Harm of the “Golden Generation” Label”
Michelle Heyman set to make 200th ALW appearance: “I can’t believe I did it”
Above: Michelle Heyman (right) in action for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United. by Genevieve Henry (10/4/25). Michelle Heyman is set to make her 200th A-League Women appearance this weekend, becoming the first player to reach this impressive milestone. The all-time leading scorer, with 117 goals, debuted in the inaugural season of the competition in 2008.Continue reading “Michelle Heyman set to make 200th ALW appearance: “I can’t believe I did it””
Sermanni and Prior on Matildas squad and needing to “get a bit of the swagger back.”
Above: Tash Prior and Tom Sermanni at the squad announcement. Image: Daniel Rodriguez provided by Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (25/3/25). Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni has named the 23-player squad set to face Korea Republic in a series of friendlies in early April. “The key thing for us is to get the confidenceContinue reading “Sermanni and Prior on Matildas squad and needing to “get a bit of the swagger back.””
Raso strike provides consolation but Australia still fall to Colombia
Australia 1-2 Colombia by Genevieve Henry (26/2/25) Above: Hayley Raso. Photo: Football Australia. From the opening minute, the Matildas looked noticeably better than they had in their previous matches in the SheBelieves Cup. Although they managed to avoid conceding right from the get go, Australia once again could not find the back of the netContinue reading “Raso strike provides consolation but Australia still fall to Colombia”
Tom Sermanni MD-1 Press Conference: “Everything so far has run smoothly.”
By Genevieve Henry in Houston for Impetus (19/2/25). Above: Tom Sermanni addresses the press from Houston, Texas. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus. After MD-1 Training ahead of the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against Japan, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni spoke to the media at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. He emphasised theContinue reading “Tom Sermanni MD-1 Press Conference: “Everything so far has run smoothly.””
Winonah Heatley: “I’ve always quietly known that I would get here.”
by Genevieve Henry (19/2/25) Above: Winonah Heatley taking part in training with the national team. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is one of the most exciting new faces in recent times. Heatley spoke to the press about her confidence going into the SheBelieves Cup, her role in the squad, and her thriving clubContinue reading “Winonah Heatley: “I’ve always quietly known that I would get here.””
Ellie Carpenter on the SheBelieves Cup: “We want to win for our country and we’ll be planning to do that”
By Genevieve Henry (18/2/25). Above: Ellie Carpenter walks out of the tunnel for Australia. Her leadership has been vital over the past few years. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Ahead of their first match against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup, Matildas Vice Captain Ellie Carpenter spoke to the press about the team’s ambitions for theContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter on the SheBelieves Cup: “We want to win for our country and we’ll be planning to do that””
Sydney’s Struggles: There’s No Magic Fix
Above: Sydney FC in a huddle at Leichhardt Oval. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (1/4/25). Sydney FC are having a historically rough season. How could a team that won the Championship last season be at the bottom of the table? To massively oversimplify – they just can’t score. Defensively, they’re not shipping tons ofContinue reading “Sydney’s Struggles: There’s No Magic Fix”
Emily Gielnik vs Michelle Heyman: How can they be best utilised?
By Genevieve Henry (17/12/24). Above: Michelle Heyman (2) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan earlier this year. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. With two of the A-League Women’s best centre-forwards in the Matildas squad at the same time, Emily Gielnik and Michelle Heyman both give the future Matildas head coach different qualities to look at. Impetus’Continue reading “Emily Gielnik vs Michelle Heyman: How can they be best utilised?”
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