14/4/22 Above: Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower making a point during a previous camp. Photo: Football Australia. Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has announced a squad of 30 players for their next training camp later this month in South Australia. The second Training Camp of 2022 sees players from across the nation, includingContinue reading “Junior Matildas Announce Squad For Training Camp”
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Gustavsson and Klimková Reflect On Second Matildas v Football Ferns Clash
Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conference for us and heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand counterpart Jitka Klimková (12/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson saw positives and development points from his side in today’s game with New Zealand in Canberra. Photo: Football Australia. Reflecting on howContinue reading “Gustavsson and Klimková Reflect On Second Matildas v Football Ferns Clash”
Gustavsson & Klimková Outline Aims Ahead of Matildas v Football Ferns II
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the head coaches of Australia and New Zealand, Tony Gustavsson and Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s second game between the two nations in Canberra (11/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson at today’s media conference. Photo: Football Australia. Tony Gustavsson has said that he is focussing on his team “convertingContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Outline Aims Ahead of Matildas v Football Ferns II”
Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap
Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”
Sophie Ingle & Gemma Grainger: Wales Are Ready For France
Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was in Wales’ pre-game media conference with captain Sophie Ingle and head coach Gemma Grainger for the game against France for us. Ben Gilby reviews the key points that were raised (8/4/22). Above: Wales captain Sophie Ingle speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: FA Wales. Wales captain Sophie Ingle sees tonight’s gameContinue reading “Sophie Ingle & Gemma Grainger: Wales Are Ready For France”
Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns
Impetus‘ Ben Gilby heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand’s Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s match between the two nations in Townsville (7/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson talking to the media today in Townsville. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson highlighted the fact that tomorrow’s game withContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns”
A-League Grand Final: The View From Sydney FC & Melbourne Victory
Sunday sees the A-League Women Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Sydney FC pair of Sarah Hunter and Charlize Rule along with Melbourne Victory’s Courtney Nevin, Alex Chidiac, and head coach Jeff Hopkins (23/3/22). Sydney FC’s 18-year-old star Sarah Hunter is just days away from playing inContinue reading “A-League Grand Final: The View From Sydney FC & Melbourne Victory”
Preliminary Final Preview: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory
Ahead of Sunday’s Preliminary Final where Melbourne City host cross-city rivals Melbourne Victory for the right to travel to Sydney FC for the Grand Final, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from City striker Hannah Wilkinson and head coach Rado Vidosic (19/3/22). Above: Melbourne City striker Hannah Wilkinson speaking to the media on Friday. Photo: Melbourne City.Continue reading “Preliminary Final Preview: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory”
Thorpe St. Andrew: Putting Side Before Self
Above: Thorpe St. Andrew FC. Photo: Thorpe St. Andrew FC. In the first of a two-part interview, Thorpe St. Andrew defender Georgie Rumney and manager Tony Allen from the Tier Seven Norfolk Women & Girls Football League side spoke to Darrell Allen about their footballing backgrounds, philosophies, and the season to date (17/3/22). Georgie RumneyContinue reading “Thorpe St. Andrew: Putting Side Before Self”
Young Matildas Heading To The World Cup
Above: Young Matildas eligible players Hana Lowry of Perth Glory (left) and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry (right) pictured with head coach Leah Blayney. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. (16/3/22) The Young Matildas have been confirmed as one of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) three representatives at this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s WorldContinue reading “Young Matildas Heading To The World Cup”
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