by Jonathan Tay (22/7/23) Above: The Matildas come together. Photo: Football Australia/CommBank Matildas. There are now an astounding 11 Australians who will be plying their trade in the Women’s Super League, the top competition in England. That number reflects not only the golden generation of this Matildas’ period but also the growing status of theContinue reading “How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland”
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Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland
by Jonathan Tay (21/7/23) Above: Steph Catley runs away in joy after scoring her match winning penalty yesterday persued by (left to right) Caitlin Foord, Cortnee Vine, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, and Hayley Raso. Photo: CommBank Matildas. “We need answers,” Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised 12 months ago. “I think we need these answers,Continue reading “Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland”
Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey
By Kieran Yap 15/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Mary Fowler celebrates her winning goal with Tameka Yallop. Photo: @TheMatildas Twitter The Matildas farewell game against France was a chance to for the team to tinker, and the fans to bask in the glory of what is to come. The finish was perfect, the first touch to controlContinue reading “Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey”
23 Players under the age of 23 to look out for at the World Cup
Impetus’ Genevieve Henry and Liberty Simons team up to highlight who they believe are the young players who will light up this year’s World Cup (7/7/23) Above: Germany’s Lena Oberdorf, one of the top young stars identified by Impetus to keep an eye on at the World Cup. Photo: 90 Minutes. Lena Oberdorf It’s noContinue reading “23 Players under the age of 23 to look out for at the World Cup”
The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) Above: Alex Chidiac, who has been selected for her first World Cup. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For 23 players, it is a dream come true. The chance to play for Australia at a World Cup, and on home soil. When Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’sContinue reading “The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready”
Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup
by Rebecca Hall (30/6/23) Above: The USA lift the World Cup in 2019. Despite this year’s tournament being bigger than ever and with more exposure, too many of the competing nations are having to fight for equality and fairness. Photo: PDA Football. With less than a month to go until the start of the Women’sContinue reading “Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup”
Germany the “underrated” major nation
by Liberty Simons (23/6/23) Above: Germany star Alexandra Popp celebrates scoring in the Euros Semi-Finals last year – whilst she is a well-known international name, so many more of her team-mates should be as well. Photo: Euro 2022. It’s strange to think that the two-time world champions, eight-time European champions, and 2016 Olympic gold medallistsContinue reading “Germany the “underrated” major nation”
Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru correspondent The Adran Leagues have come to end for 2022/23 – a season that has seen the contued growth of women’s football in Cymru. Cardiff City won the Adran Premier and the FAW Women’s Welsh Cup while Cardiff Met secured the Adran Trophy. Wrexham will go into the Adran PremierContinue reading “Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23”
Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup
by Genevieve Henry (7/6/23) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross (23) dances her way through the South Africa midfield in October last year. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. When facing Australia, defences know who to watch out for – Sam Kerr. Teams will do everything within their power to mark the Matildas superstar out of the game. ThisContinue reading “Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup”
Guro Reiten: The case for the baby-faced assassin
by Emmanuel Faith (2/6/23) Above: Guro Reiten contesting possession for Chelsea in the FA Cup Final. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. When Sam Kerr won Chelsea’s player of the season, their fanbase was divided. A lot felt that the Western Australian deserved it – she has come up trumps for the team this season, especially inContinue reading “Guro Reiten: The case for the baby-faced assassin”
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