By Isabelle Campbell 3/6/25 Above: Sarah Rowe (left) after the A-League Women Grand Final win. Photo: A-League/Central Coast Mariners When Sarah Rowe signed with the Central Coast Mariners midway through the A-League Women’s 2024/25 season, it was with excitement, ambition, and a willingness to be pushed outside her comfort zone. What followed was something sheContinue reading ““The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners”
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NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win
By Kieran Yap 4/6/25 Above: Georgina Karaparidis surfs the corner flag. Box Hill United defeated Preston Lions 3-1 in a game of spectacular goals and relentless attacking football. Box Hill entered round 11 struggling for wins, but goal scoring has not been a recent problem, especially with rising star Georgina Karaparidis in for form. TheContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win”
The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach
Above: Joe Montemurro while coaching the A-League All Stars in 2024 Impetus writers look at the reasons for optimism and concern following Joe Montemurro’s arrival as the Matildas coach. Why we’re optimistic: By Ella Mcshane In a widely anticipated move, Joe Montemurro has been announced as the next head coach of the CommBank Matildas. While theContinue reading “The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach”
“I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 2/6/25 Above: Joe Montemurro. Photo: Football Australia Football Australia has announced Joe Montemurro’s appointment as head coach of the Matildas, with his tenure looking to extend to at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics “To be given the opportunity to lead, I think probably one of the best brands in the world,Continue reading ““I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach”
“I’ve Got the Taste of Trophies”-Steph Catley Eyes More Silverware After Historic Win
Isabelle Campbell 31/05/25 Above: Steph Catley (right) celebrates the Champions League. Photo: Arsenal Football Club Returning home after Arsenal’s UEFA Women’s Champions League triumph, Steph Catley is still processing the scale of what she and her teammates achieved. The moment that saw three Matildas achieve European glory. “It’s been a big few days, biggest of my life,Continue reading ““I’ve Got the Taste of Trophies”-Steph Catley Eyes More Silverware After Historic Win”
Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches
by Isabelle Campbell (29/5/25) Above: Tom Sermanni. Photo: Football Australia. Just 24 hours after the A-League Women was named the ‘Best League in Asia’, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has launched a scathing critique of the competition, calling for urgent structural changes and greater investment in professionalism. “We started the A-League Women, or the W-League, as itContinue reading “Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches”
NPLW Vic Round 10: Heidelberg hold on against Bulleen
By Kieran Yap 28/5/25 Above: Cameron Barriero leads celebrations after scoring against Bulleen. Heidelberg United took their chances to record a 2-1 win away to Bulleen Lions and extend their lead at the top of the table. A free kick from Cameron Barriero and an opportunist finish from Sawa Matsuda were enough to survive aContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 10: Heidelberg hold on against Bulleen”
”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum
By Alyce Collett 27/5/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia It is another huge week for the Matildas as they get set to take on Argentina in a pair of matches over the next seven days. Speaking to the media in Melbourne this morning, veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond alluded to some of the differences greetingContinue reading “”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum”
Melbourne City end Champions League run with shootout heartbreak
Melbourne City 1-1 Wuhan Jiangda (4-5 on penalties) By Alyce Collett 25/5/25 Above: Alexia Apostolakis. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City has been denied the fairy tale finish to their Asian Champions League campaign, losing to Wuhan Jiangda in a penalty shoot out. In an at times chaotic match, it ultimately finish 1-1 after 120 minutes after Wang Shuang’s extra timeContinue reading “Melbourne City end Champions League run with shootout heartbreak”
Steph Catley: “This is a special team, and we have a lot of belief in what we’re doing…”
Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/5/25 CommBank Matildas and Arsenal defender Steph Catley is headed to what is sure to be one of the biggest moments of her footballing career. Catleys Arsenal are set to take on reigning European Champions FC Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final this weekend, marking the club’s first shot at the trophy in 18Continue reading “Steph Catley: “This is a special team, and we have a lot of belief in what we’re doing…””
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