Above: Poland team photo ahead of Euros qualifier. Image: PZPN (Polish Football Association). By Ella McShane (25/6/25). Poland is set to make their UEFA Women’s Euro debut this summer. Having defied the odds just to qualify, they’ve already written their name into modern women’s football history and bring prospect and unrivalled belief to Switzerland thisContinue reading “Euros Preview: Poland”
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Euros Preview: Sweden
Above: Sweden lines up for a team photo. Image: Svensk Fotboll (Facebook). By Aimee-Lou Caldecourt (24/6/25). This is a side with some incredible talent which should not be overlooked for a second. With only two appearances at the Euros where they haven’t qualified for at least the semi-finals, Sweden will be looking to go allContinue reading “Euros Preview: Sweden”
A bittersweet victory as Ireland beat Slovenia
Above: Saorise Noonan fights for the ball against Slovenia. Image: Ireland Football Twitter. By Alyce Collett (3/6/25). It was a bittersweet end to the UEFA Nations League campaign for the Republic of Ireland, who despite beating Slovenia 1-0 have failed to top their League B group after not winning by a big enough margin. TheContinue reading “A bittersweet victory as Ireland beat Slovenia”
Republic of Ireland keep hopes alive with comeback victory
Türkiye 1-2 Republic of Ireland By Alyce Collett (5/30/25) Above: Kyra Carusa on the ball in the UEFA Nations League game tonight. Image: Ireland Football Twitter. The Republic of Ireland are breathing a massive sigh of relief right now after coming from behind to defeat Türkiye 2-1 and keep their albeit faint hopes of toppingContinue reading “Republic of Ireland keep hopes alive with comeback victory”
Ireland Nations League Preview
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”
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.””
