By Kieran Yap (9/8/24) Above: Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson (L) Emilia Murray and Ella O’Grady with manager Leah Blayney. Photo: Tiffany Williams/Football Australia. The Australian team to compete for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is one of experience, depth and has plenty of attacking potential. Young Matildas manager Leah Blayney has namedContinue reading “Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement”
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‘This narrative of pampering is very disappointing to hear’: Football Australia responds to media coverage
By Kris Goman 5/8/24 Above: Football Australia CEO James Johnson. Photo: Kris Gorman James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia met with media this morning in Leichhardt, fresh off the plane from France, to talk about the Matildas journey at the Paris Olympics, the plans for replacing Tony Gustavsson and he also responded to the criticism the team hasContinue reading “‘This narrative of pampering is very disappointing to hear’: Football Australia responds to media coverage”
Germany through to Olympic semi finals
By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 4/8/24 Above: Germany celebrate the penalty shootout win over Canada. Photo: DFB Germany are through after some penalty shoot out heroics from Ann-Katrin Berger. Saving two of the spot kicks before converting the winning penalty, Berger produced a fantastic game to knock Canada out of the tournament. For 120 minutes, it seemedContinue reading “Germany through to Olympic semi finals”
The Matildas manager short list
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (2/8/24). Above: Melissa Andreatta. Photo: Aleksander Kostadinoski Football Australia must now move to find a new head coach of The Matildas. With the exception of 2020 (and COVID lockdowns) the next 12 months ahead are the first in recent times without a major tournament and that grants time toContinue reading “The Matildas manager short list”
Matildas exit Olympics group stage
USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 1/8/24 Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Til it’s Done It’s a saying that has become the call for Matildas and fans alike. It’s applicable on and off the field. In the 11 goal thriller over Zambia it was evident. Two goals down against USAContinue reading “Matildas exit Olympics group stage”
South Melbourne win in the west
By Joe Rosedon 31/7/24 Above: South Melbourne revel in another goal. Photo by Kou Media via South Melbourne FC instagram Calder United 0 South Melbourne 4 Within the opening seconds, South Melbourne really should have taken the lead. Isabella Sewards’ inch perfect through ball set Francesca Iermano through on goal. Her effort however rolled passed the far post. This wasContinue reading “South Melbourne win in the west”
Bulleen go six points clear at the top
By Joe Rosedon 25/7/24 Above: Bulleen celebrate the match winner against Brunswick. Bulleen Lions 1-0 Brunswick Juventus Bulleen secure fourth consecutive Victoria NPL win against a spirited Brunswick. A first header from Tiffany Eliadis goal from was enough to secure all three points for the league leaders. The stereotypical game of two half’s, Bulleendominated the first whilst Brunswick put the visitors under immense pressure but were unable toContinue reading “Bulleen go six points clear at the top”
Banda: why Matildas fans should be scared, and excited
By Molly Appleton 23/7/24 Above: Zambian superstar Barbara Banda. Photo: Zambian national team. When Australia faces Zambia in the final group game of the Olympics, they will face one of the world’s best strikers. Cast your mind back to 2021 Olympics — Barbra Banda well and truly announced herself on the world stage bagging back-to-backContinue reading “Banda: why Matildas fans should be scared, and excited”
The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s
By Kieran Yap 24/7/24 Above: The 1978 Australian Team selected from the National Championships. Photo: Matildas Alumni. The 1978 Australia team was the result of an intense, competitive selection process. Impetus looks back at the National Championships. Whenever a Matildas squad is announced there is inevitable discussion. Some fans favourite miss out, others are inContinue reading “The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s”
Olympics Preview: Australia
Above: The Australia squad for the Olympics. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Kieran Yap (19/7/24) After an historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the last Olympics in Toyko, The Matildas will be hungry to go one step further in Paris. Even without superstar captain Sam Kerr,Continue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”
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