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?”
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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”
Dawn of a new EvE: Van Egmond’s return has enhanced The Matildas.
By Genevieve Henry 3/8/23 Above: Emily van Egmond scores for Australia against Nigeria: Image: Football Australia Since slotting into the Matildas starting lineup against Nigeria, Emily Van Egmond has barely put a foot wrong. Yes, she scored a goal, but her impact has been far more meaningful than just that moment. Van Egmond is oneContinue reading “Dawn of a new EvE: Van Egmond’s return has enhanced The Matildas.”
England’s Lionesses are victorious in their game against Denmark, but is there still more to work on?
By Aimee Logan 29/7/23 Above: Lauren James scored the goal that separated them from Denmark. Image: @Lionesses Twitter England’s lionesses have been kept to 1-0 victory in their second World Cup fixture against Denmark. I was at Box Park, Wembley to watch the game alongside some other England fans who were all excited to watch theContinue reading “England’s Lionesses are victorious in their game against Denmark, but is there still more to work on?”
Down but not out: why the Matildas loss to Nigeria may be a blessing in disguise
By Ben Carey 28/7/23 Above: The Matildas re-group after the loss to Nigeria Photo: Football Australia The Matildas lost to Nigeria on Thursday night. Nigeria was fast, physical, and clinical. The Matildas were anything but. It cost them the match, and if things don’t go well against Canada next Monday, it could cost them the World Cup. But it’s not the end of the world. In fact, itContinue reading “Down but not out: why the Matildas loss to Nigeria may be a blessing in disguise”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?
by Genevieve Henry in Australia (28/7/23) Above: Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe (right) has had a sensational World Cup on her country’s first appearance in the tournament. Photo: Katie McCabe Twitter. In the past 20 years, 17 nations have made their debut on the world stage. Only three have ever made it out of theContinue reading “The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?”
How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland
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”
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”
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