By Kieran Yap 13/3/24 Although she only turned 20 last month, Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson seems like a veteran. She has played at two A-League Women clubs, competed in a Grand Final, scored some stunning goals, and is on her way to a second Youth World Cup with Australia. The Western United attacker wasContinue reading “Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.”
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A-League Women Awards: Round 19
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices of player, coach, and event of the week. We’ll keep a tally of all the votes and just before Finals, reveal which player and coach have received the most votes across the season to be named the Impetus A-League Women Player and Coach of the Season 11/3/24Continue reading “A-League Women Awards: Round 19”
‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas
By Kieran Yap 11/3/24 Leah Blayney has become the first woman to coach Australia to a major FIFA Tournament. The Young Matildas manager and leader of the Future Matildas program reflects on the path to Colombia. Two years ago Leah Blayney stood on the sidelines as her Young Matildas side played infront of 30,000 fansContinue reading “‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas”
Gielnik hatrick delivers Melbourne another Victory
Adelaide United 1-4 Melbourne Victory By Kieran Yap 10/3/24 Above: Emily Gielnik (Right), Beattie Goad and Lia Privitelli. Photo: Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory have lifted the Pride Cup, scored four times and given winger Ava Briedis a happy birthday with a solid win away to Adelaide United. Paige Zois once again started in midfield, partneringContinue reading “Gielnik hatrick delivers Melbourne another Victory”
“The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things
By Kieran Yap 10/3/24 Above: Australia’s U20s celebrate making the U20 World Cup and the semi-finals of the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After winning against Chinese Taipei, Australia’s Under 20 side took time to celebrate, while keeping an eye on bigger prizes. Captain Jessika Nash, goal scorer Claudia Cicco, and player of the matchContinue reading ““The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things”
Hurricane Vine wreaks havoc on Western United
Sydney FC 3–1 Western United (09/03/24) By Ben Carey Above: Cortnee Vine celebrates her goal with her Sydney FC teammates. Photo: Sydney FC. A huge crowd filled out Leichardt Oval on Saturday evening towatch the top of the table clash between Sydney FC and Western United, one of the most highly anticipated matches of the second half of the season. The locals were delighted to seeContinue reading “Hurricane Vine wreaks havoc on Western United”
Roar lost at sea against Mariners
Brisbane Roar 0–2 Central Coast Mariners (09/03/24) By Ben Carey Above: Kyah Simon celebrates with her teammates after scoring the second goal of the match. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. A large crowd packed into Ballymore Stadium on Saturday evening to watch Brisbane Roar take on Central Coast Mariners. Much to the dismay of local supporters, a large and vocal crowd wasContinue reading “Roar lost at sea against Mariners”
Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style
By Kieran Yap 9/3/24 Above: Australia line up to face Chinse Taipei in the final group game. Photo: Football Australia/Tiff Williams Australia has qualified for the Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Goals to Jessika Nash, Zara Kruger and Claudia Cicco gave The Young Matildas a comfortable win over Chinese Taipei and guaranteed themContinue reading “Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style”
Match report: Canberra United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
By Ryan Miller-Woods 9/3/24 Both Canberra United and Western Sydney Wanderers shared the points with a 1-1 draw at McKellar Park. Michelle Heyman’s 150th match for United saw late drama and a result that for Canberra’s finals aspirations would be seen as a missed opportunity. Photo by Canberra United Early on in proceedings, there wereContinue reading “Match report: Canberra United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers”
Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup
By Kieran Yap 7/3/24 Above: The Australian U20’s. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia Australia sit on top of group A after beating a determined and defensive Uzbekistan The Young Matildas have won their second group game in the Under 20 Asian Cup with a 2-0 result against Uzbekistan. First half goals to Daniela Galic and PetaContinue reading “Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup”
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