Isabelle Campbell 02/10/2024 Above: Clare Polkinghorne. Photo: Matildas “I’ve given everything that I have for this jersey. Mentally, physically, emotionally.” Clare Polkinghorne has long been a cornerstone of the Matildas’ defense and a highly esteemed figure in Australian women’s football. Today, she has officially announced her retirement from international football. After an exceptional career spanningContinue reading “Clare Polkinghorne: A Farewell to a Matildas Legend”
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Growth & consequence: the changing landscape of women’s football culture
Alice de Koster-Kitto 1/10/24 Photo by Kieran Chea for Impetus Can women’s football continue to grow while keeping what makes it special? Alice de Koster-Kitto analysed the results of a fan survey to look into a possible future. In a world that is often uncertain and unkind to women and minority groups, having a spaceContinue reading “Growth & consequence: the changing landscape of women’s football culture”
Kyra Cooney-Cross: Finding Her Feet in Arsenal’s Midfield
By Isabelle Campbell 26/09/2024 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew. Kyra Cooney-Cross was brought in as a key part of Arsenal’s plan for the future, but that time might have already arrived. A year on from her debut for the Gunners, Kyra Cooney-Cross has solidified her place in the star-studded squad. Though initially getting limitedContinue reading “Kyra Cooney-Cross: Finding Her Feet in Arsenal’s Midfield”
Caitlin Friend: Bulleen’s benchmark coach
By Kieran Yap 27/9/24 Above: Bulleen Lions coach and Elite Female Football founder Caitlin Friend with playmaker Rosie Rodger. After securing consecutive premierships and Nike FC Cup while developing youth in and outside of the club, Bulleen Lions coach Caitlin Friend is emerging as one of Victoria’s benchmark coaches. Before Bulleen Lions players run ontoContinue reading “Caitlin Friend: Bulleen’s benchmark coach”
Mia Bailey: the Queensland keeper who became a Victorian champion
By Kieran Yap 17/9/24 Above: Mia Bailey (right) and Sarah O’Donoghue. Photo: Heidelberg United It is fair to say that Heidelberg United made some good decisions in the season that saw them crowned champions. One of those was the recruitment of Queensland star Mia Bailey. The former Brisbane Roar goalkeeper’s arrival was a real coupContinue reading “Mia Bailey: the Queensland keeper who became a Victorian champion”
Tom Sermanni is the perfect Matildas coach for a unique moment
By Kieran Yap 17/9/24 Above: Tom Sermanni is his role as Western Sydney’s women’s football advisor. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. The Matildas Asian Cup winning coach is back in the dugout at least for the time being. Tom Sermanni has been named interim manager of Australia for the October international window while Football Australia continuesContinue reading “Tom Sermanni is the perfect Matildas coach for a unique moment”
“I feel like now I’ve finally repaid them for everything”: Steph Galea reflects on becoming a champion
By Joe Rosedon 16/9/24 Above: Stephanie Galea after Heidelberg’s Grand Final win. Photo: Football Victoria. Heidelberg United captain Stephanie Galea talks to Impetus about a season that will go down in history. After nine years at Heidelberg United, Steph Galea can finally call herself a Grand Final winner. A remarkable campaign saw her team struggle with form at the beginning ofContinue reading ““I feel like now I’ve finally repaid them for everything”: Steph Galea reflects on becoming a champion”
“It was a dream come true that I’ve always wanted”: Heidelberg United are the NPLW Vic Champions of 2024
By Kieran Yap 10/9/24 Above: Heidelberg United lift the trophy. Photo: Football Victoria “Great run.. that’s a penalty… what a goal!… I think we’re headed for extra time… what the F-…?…What. A. Game!” These are just some of the utterances and exclamations heard around the ground at the 2024 NPLW Victoria Grand Final. Heidelberg UnitedContinue reading ““It was a dream come true that I’ve always wanted”: Heidelberg United are the NPLW Vic Champions of 2024”
Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup
By Isabelle Campbell 06/09/2024 Leicester City line up at the Perth International Football Cup. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus This past week I, along with countless other avid women’s football fans, was in attendance at HBF Park across all three game days of the Perth International Football Cup. Bringing together high-profile teams from both England’s Women’sContinue reading “Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup”
“There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief
By Kieran Yap 5/9/24 Above: Young Matildas vice captain Naomi Chinnama addresses the media through Football Australia. Following Australia’s second group game against Mexico, Young Matildas defenders Naomi Chinnama and Ella Buchanan spoke to the media about the experience so far. Australia are still in this tournament was the message from Australia’s Under 20’s ViceContinue reading ““There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief”
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