Category Archives: International Football

Young Matildas discover U20 World Cup opponents

6/6/24 Above: The Young Matildas squad together at the U20 Asian Cup earlier this year. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Young Matildas have been drawn in Group A for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, and will take on hosts Colombia in the opening game of the tournament on 31st August. AustraliaContinue reading “Young Matildas discover U20 World Cup opponents”

Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics

by Kris Goman at Accor Stadium for Impetus (4/6/24) Above: Steph Catley at the press conference today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The formal announcement of the Matildas squad selected for the Paris Olympics was made this morning. The team gathered at Olympic Park in Sydney for the announcement accompanied by the Olympic Chef deContinue reading “Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics”

Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead

by Ben Gilby (2/6/24) Above: Lydia Williams and Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised both the level of emotions around the Matildas squad ahead of tomorrow’s game with China and the steely determination to “show who they really are.” As well as beingContinue reading “Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead”

Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw

by Ben Gilby (1/6/24) Above: Tameka Yallop and Tony Gustavsson speaking after yesterday’s 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide. Image: Football Australia. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson admitted his side “were not aggressive enough” and “played too slow” in the first half of their game with China yesterday, but hailed their famed Never Say DieContinue reading “Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw”

Lionesses: Bright & Beever-Jones prepare for huge France challenge

by Freya Ward at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/5/24). Above: England’s Millie Bright speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s first game with France. Photo: Freya Ward for Impetus. The Lionesses are going through their final preparations at their St George’s Park training centre ahead of their UEFA EURO qualifying fixtures against France withContinue reading “Lionesses: Bright & Beever-Jones prepare for huge France challenge”

Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come

by Ben Gilby (21/5/24) Above: Lydia Williams (left) and Charli Grant at today’s Matildas media event in Adelaide. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson today revealed his 23-player squad for the two home games with China that will take place in Adelaide and Sydney on 31st May and 3rdContinue reading “Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come”

Dower announces Junior Matildas’ squad for Asian Cup

17/4/24 Above: Junior Matildas’ head coach Rae Dower. Photo: Football Australia. Junior Matildas’ Head Coach, Rae Dower has finalised Australia’s 23-player squad to participate at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup which takes place in Indonesia next month.  Hosted across two venues in Bali, the tournament will see the best of Asia’s next generation takeContinue reading “Dower announces Junior Matildas’ squad for Asian Cup”

ParaMatildas squad selected as World Cup build-up continues

by Ben Gilby (12/4/24) Above: ParaMatildas’ Eloise Northam celebrates after the team’s Asia Cup win last year. Photo: Football Australia. ParaMatildas head coach Kelly Stirton has named a 14-player squad for the team’s next training camp this weekend in Sydney. The players selected contain regular faces such as Georgia Biekoff, Tahlia Blanshard, Lainee Harrison, andContinue reading “ParaMatildas squad selected as World Cup build-up continues”