By Kieran Yap (kieran84@live.com.au) 23/8/23 Above: Bulleen celebrates their premiership. Photo: Bulleen Lions Instagram Caitlin Friend’s team have claimed the premier’s plate on the final day of the season, following Boroondara’s result against South Melbourne. Every round 22 game kicked off simultaneously last Friday night, and when the teams took to the field at 8:30pm,Continue reading “Bulleen are premiers. Caitlin Friend reflects on how the title was won: NPLW Victoria Round 22”
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Matilda McNamara: loving her surroundings and embracing the challenge
By Kieran Yap Above: Matilda McNamara in action for AGF. Photo: AGF.dk official website Matilda McNamara is feeling re-energised. The former Adelaide United defender has just come off one of the most envy inspiring off-seasons a player could wish for, and after helping Danish club AGF survive a relegation battle, it feels well earned. HavingContinue reading “Matilda McNamara: loving her surroundings and embracing the challenge”
The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris
By Kieran Yap 20/8/23 Above: The Matildas thank the fans following defeat to Sweden. Image: Football Australia Australia’s top four finish at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a vindication of the last four years of tough decisions. There could be more ahead for the players and manager. The Matildas have finished fourth inContinue reading “The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris”
It’s down to the wire, and Calder win the Cup: NPLW Victoria Round 21
By Kieran Yap 14/8/23 Above: Calder United celebrating their sixth Nike FC Cup. Image: Calder United Boroondara have one hand on the premiership, Calder United added their name to the Nike FC Cup yet again, and South Melbourne were held by Southern United over the weekend in Victorian women’s football. Nike FC Cup Grand Final-Continue reading “It’s down to the wire, and Calder win the Cup: NPLW Victoria Round 21”
To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap 11/8/23 Above: Sam Kerr for Australia against France in July. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Tony Gustavsson will be in two minds about starting Sam Kerr. He is not alone. Whether or not to unleash the Matildas superstar upon the French defence from the first whistle or stick toContinue reading “To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question”
Indiana Dos Santos and Whittlesea Rangers FC feature in latest short film from Nike Football
By Kieran Yap 11/8/23 The Young Matilda and the girls team from Whittlesea combine forces with some of the biggest names in women’s sport and The Matildas team song. Above: Young Matilda Indiana Dos Santos. Image by Calli Arciuli Well it’s a grand old team to play for It’s a grand old team to seeContinue reading “Indiana Dos Santos and Whittlesea Rangers FC feature in latest short film from Nike Football”
Victorian NPLW Catch Up Round: Alamein have a big win on and off the pitch.
By Kieran Yap (Kieran84@live.com.au) 7/8/23 Above: Alamein FC celebrate one of their seven goals. Photo: Centre Circle Photography. Three games were played this weekend to make up for games missed earlier in the season. Alamein hosted an under-strength Heidelberg United, Preston travelled to face FV Emerging and Calder took on Bulleen in a crucial matchContinue reading “Victorian NPLW Catch Up Round: Alamein have a big win on and off the pitch.”
What could Clare-squared equal for Everton?
By Genevieve Henry (6/8/23) Above: Clare Hunt in action for Australia against France. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. If the Clare’s combine, it could benefit both Everton and Australia. Rumours circulating of a possible move to the English Women’s Super League for new Matilda Clare Hunt come with the promise of a bright future forContinue reading “What could Clare-squared equal for Everton?”
Where could Kyra Cooney-Cross call home?
By Genevieve Henry (6/8/23) Above: Kyra Cooney Cross in training for Australia. Image: Football Australia The Matildas and Hammarby midfielder is not short of suitors, but what could she add to a new club, and which would be the best fit? Kyra Cooney-Cross has stunned for Australia at the world cup so far. She hasContinue reading “Where could Kyra Cooney-Cross call home?”
Beware, Africa is on the rise
By Emmanuel Faith, Impetus Africa Correspondent (5/8/23) Above: Morocco celebrate their progress to the knockout rounds. Photo: FIFA WWC Twitter The world stood still, the Atlas Lionesses huddled and held hands as they listened to the countdown from Perth’s HBF Park to the outcome in Brisbane over 2,500 miles away. In a few seconds, theirContinue reading “Beware, Africa is on the rise”
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