Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 26/11/2024 Above: Morgan Aquino in her A-League Women days. Photo: Perth Glory Impetus profiles the newest of the new faces called up to The Matildas. The latest Matildas squad announcement for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei brings both excitement and opportunity as five uncapped talents—Morgan Aquino,Continue reading “Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?”
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Big guns are back as Girls in Green set sights on history
By Alyce Collett 22/11/24 Above: The Republic of Ireland line up for the anthem. Photo: FAI official media. The Republic of Ireland have named their squad for a huge December international window, in which they look to create history and qualify for a first ever Euros tournament. The squad is largely the same as theContinue reading “Big guns are back as Girls in Green set sights on history”
The Young Gunners: Arsenal’s bright future
Isabelle Campbell 8/11/24 Above: Arsenal prodigy Vivienne Lia. Photo: Arsenal Although their senior squad is packed with talent, it is only the tip of the iceberg at Arsenal. As Arsenal Women are well underway in both their WSL and Champions League endeavours, the club’s dedication to developing emerging young talents is more apparent than ever.Continue reading “The Young Gunners: Arsenal’s bright future”
Bold Predictions for the A-League Women season.
By Impetus Writers 1/11/24 Above: Michelle Heyman for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United Impetus writers Ben Gilby, Jonathon Hagger, Kieran Yap, and Emma Burke look at the season ahead and make some specific predictions. Next-gen stars from the West take the league by storm by Ben Gilby Perth Glory never quite managed to reach theirContinue reading “Bold Predictions for the A-League Women season.”
Africans set the NWSL alight
by Emmanuel Faith (31/10/24) Above: Zambia’s power duo Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji pose in front of their compatriots after a match between Bay FC and Orlando Pride. Photo: Fervora on Twitter. The home fans went crazy when the Malawian striker, Temwa Chawinga scored her 20th goal of the season. It was record-breaking as itContinue reading “Africans set the NWSL alight”
Galic looks right at home on senior debut for Australia
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 27/10/24 Above: Daniela Galic. Photo Marcio Machado / Football Australia “Since the first time I stepped onto the pitch I dreamed of representing my country.” On Friday night, Daniela Galic made her much-awaited senior debut in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, becoming Matilda #229. The 18-year-old midfielder came on in the 77thContinue reading “Galic looks right at home on senior debut for Australia”
England need to be scoring more – but how?
By Fran Lever (13/10/24) Above: Bethany England in action for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. On Sunday 31st July 2022, England had achieved what had been seen as impossible at times – they had won the European Championships for the first time in 56 years for any senior side. Women’s football was the buzz and thereContinue reading “England need to be scoring more – but how?”
PFA report: incremental change will see A-League Women fall behind.
By Kieran Yap 11/10/24 Above: Former Canberra United defender Emma Ilijoski contributed to the PFA report. The sky isn’t falling, but the league will be stuck on the ground while women’s football soars elsewhere in the world. It’s 2021 and the women’s football community is calling for more investment It’s 2022 and the women’s footballContinue reading “PFA report: incremental change will see A-League Women fall behind.”
Milly Boughton: Arsenal’s Young Matilda.
Alice de Koster-Kitto 8/10/24 Above: Milly Boughton in action for The Young Matildas. Photo: Football Australia. Arsenal have announced the signing of 18-Year-Old Australian midfielder Milly Boughton to their U21s squad, from Tottenham. With a wealth of experience, and a promising future ahead, the Young Matilda is certainly one to watch. Born in South London,Continue reading “Milly Boughton: Arsenal’s Young Matilda.”
Growth & consequence: the changing landscape of women’s football culture
Alice de Koster-Kitto 1/10/24 Photo by Kieran Chea for Impetus Can women’s football continue to grow while keeping what makes it special? Alice de Koster-Kitto analysed the results of a fan survey to look into a possible future. In a world that is often uncertain and unkind to women and minority groups, having a spaceContinue reading “Growth & consequence: the changing landscape of women’s football culture”
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