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Briedis belter wins it late for Victory

Adelaide United 2-3 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap 2/11/24 Above: Ava Briedis, Kayla Morrison and Rosie Curtis react to the late winner. Photo: Melbourne Victory. An Ava Briedis wonder goal secured an opening-day win for Melbourne Victory against Adelaide United. Victory arrived in Adelaide missing goalkeeper Lydia Williams, or fullbacks Beattie Goad and Ellie Wilson.Continue reading “Briedis belter wins it late for Victory”

Mariners begin season by defeating the champions

Central Coast Mariners 3-1 Sydney FC by Isabelle Campbell (2/11/24) Above: Celebration time for the Mariners today. Photo: Ninja A-League. In an exciting season opener at Industree Group Stadium, Central Coast Mariners showcased their dominance with a 3-1 victory against Sydney FC. Despite an even share of the possession, the Mariners were the team toContinue reading “Mariners begin season by defeating the champions”

Galic looks right at home on senior debut for Australia

By Alice de Koster-Kitto 27/10/24 Above: Daniela Galic. Photo Marcio Machado / Football Australia “Since the first time I stepped onto the pitch I dreamed of representing my country.” On Friday night, Daniela Galic made her much-awaited senior debut in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, becoming Matilda #229. The 18-year-old midfielder came on in the 77thContinue reading “Galic looks right at home on senior debut for Australia”

Arnold makes the difference in tight tussle with Switzerland

Switzerland 1-1 Australia By Kieran Yap 26/10/24 Above: Mackenzie Arnold grabs the ball against Switzerland. Photo: Football Australia, Marcio Machado. A Caitlin Foord penalty and a strong performance from Mackenzie Arnold saw Australia draw 1-1 with Switzerland, but some long standing questions still remain without obvious answers. In Tom Sermanni’s first game back in chargeContinue reading “Arnold makes the difference in tight tussle with Switzerland”

Ellie Carpenter on the Matildas clean slate: “I think this is what we’ve needed”

by Isabelle Campbell (24/10/2024) Above: Ellie Carpenter (right) in action for Australia. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Matildas vice captain Ellie Carpenter believes that the cycle ahead for the team with a new coaching set up is something that offers a chance for renewal and to refresh. Whilst Hayley Raso’s late withdrawal due to injuryContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter on the Matildas clean slate: “I think this is what we’ve needed””

Caitlin Foord: ‘It’s about making the most of it while we’re here”

By Isabelle Campbell 23/10/24 Above: Caitlin Foord in action for Australia earlier this year. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus Just three weeks ago Caitlin Foord found herself in the defensive line for her club Arsenal, though not a position she finds herself in often in recent times, this was certainly not her first experience atContinue reading “Caitlin Foord: ‘It’s about making the most of it while we’re here””

‘He’s an incredible human’: Michelle Heyman reunited with her first Matildas coach .

By Kieran Yap 21/10/2024 Above: Michelle Heyman. Photo: Football Australia In 2010 Michelle Heyman received her first call up for The Matildas. Fourteen years later, the received her most recent, from the same coach. Interim manager Tom Sermanni’s appointment has been met with a mostly positive reception, and The A-League Women’s record goal scorer wasContinue reading “‘He’s an incredible human’: Michelle Heyman reunited with her first Matildas coach .”

Jagarinec reflects on Canberra United’s warmup against the All-Stars

By Ryan Miller-Woods 17/10/24 Above: Canberra United’s Antoni Jagarinec Off the back of a 6-0 win against the NPLW All-Stars, Canberra United Head Coach Antoni Jagarinec will have some idea of what his best team will look like. With Round One only weeks away Jagarinec was asked what he took away from the warm up match. “It wasContinue reading “Jagarinec reflects on Canberra United’s warmup against the All-Stars”

PFA report: incremental change will see A-League Women fall behind.

By Kieran Yap 11/10/24 Above: Former Canberra United defender Emma Ilijoski contributed to the PFA report. The sky isn’t falling, but the league will be stuck on the ground while women’s football soars elsewhere in the world. It’s 2021 and the women’s football community is calling for more investment It’s 2022 and the women’s footballContinue reading “PFA report: incremental change will see A-League Women fall behind.”

Milly Boughton: Arsenal’s Young Matilda.

Alice de Koster-Kitto 8/10/24 Above: Milly Boughton in action for The Young Matildas. Photo: Football Australia. Arsenal have announced the signing of 18-Year-Old Australian midfielder Milly Boughton to their U21s squad, from Tottenham. With a wealth of experience, and a promising future ahead, the Young Matilda is certainly one to watch. Born in South London,Continue reading “Milly Boughton: Arsenal’s Young Matilda.”