Category Archives: International Football

The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break

By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Jess Park against Iceland Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. Jess Park impressed for England during the March international break, starting both World Cup qualifying matches against Ukraine and Iceland as the Manchester United midfielder continued her standout club season. The fixtures saw Park feature across multiple attacking roles while helping the LionessesContinue reading “The Rise of Jess Park and Her Impact This International Break”

Top 10 Moments from the She Believes Cup

Above: The USWNT lifts the SheBelieves Cup trophy. Image: USWNT on X. By Emmanuel Faith (10/3/26). There are three certain things in life: Death, taxes, and USA hosting and winning the She Believes Cup.   Japan put a dent on that record last year, but USA were insistent on restoring the almost untarnished record, and this year, theyContinue reading “Top 10 Moments from the She Believes Cup”

Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier

By Hope Robinson (6/3/26) Hope Robinson attended England’s press conference at the Nottingham Forest City Ground this week ahead of their World Cup Qualifying game against Iceland on Saturday, with the Lionesses’ aiming to secure two of two wins in this international window, following their 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday.  Fixture Overview The LionessesContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier”

England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success

By Catherine MacKenzie (2/1/26) Above: England with their Euro 2025 medals. Photo: Lionesses on X. 2025 was a year of immense success for England’s Lionesses, who defied the odds to retain their European title. Like any football team, they experienced both highs and lows over the course of the year. In this article, Impetus looksContinue reading “England’s Lionesses in 2025: The numbers behind the success”

Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro

Above: Sam Kerr and Joe Montemurro post-match. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/12/25). After beating New Zealand 2-0 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Matildas captain Sam Kerr and head coach Joe Montemurro addressed the media in their post-match press conference.  Goals to Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso secured the win in what was aContinue reading “Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro”

Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again

Above: Joe Montemurro and Ellie Carpenter at Coopers Stadium. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (1/12/25). Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter and head coach Joe Montemurro talked to the press ahead of their second friendly match against New Zealand in the December international window. The match will take place Tuesday night at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.Continue reading “Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again”

England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?

By Ben Tattoo (25/11/25) Above: England’s Lionesses training at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. England’s homecoming series concludes with games against China and Ghana next week. With friendlies a rare chance to experiment, Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad contains new names who are untested on the senior international stage. “We have a lotContinue reading “England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?”

Settled squad selected for Trans Tasman tussle

by Alyce Collett (17/11/25) Above: Tameeka Yallop is back in the Matildas’ squad for the first time since injury earlier this year. Photo: Kris Goman. The last Matildas’ squad for the 2025 calendar year has been named, with head coach Joe Montemurrio naming a squad of 24 to take on Trans Tasman rivals New Zealand in a twoContinue reading “Settled squad selected for Trans Tasman tussle”