Category Archives: International Football

Lionesses breeze past Ukraine but finish in playoff spot.

England 3-0 Ukraine By Chloe Reynolds. Above: Jess Carter celebrating her goal vs Ukraine. Photo: via Lionesses on X The Lionesses finish their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 group-stage qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Ukraine in Liverpool. Goals from Jess Carter, Georgia Stanway and Beth Mead were not enough as Spain, having beatenContinue reading “Lionesses breeze past Ukraine but finish in playoff spot.”

Caitlin Foord eyes 150th appearance as Matildas continue “learning process” 

Above: Caitlin Foord and Joe Montemurro speak to the media at the MD-1 press conference. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus Football. By Genevieve Henry (6/8/2026) Matildas forward Caitlin Foord is set to make her 150th appearance in the green and gold as Australia hosts Mexico in Sydney for game two of the friendly series. FoordContinue reading “Caitlin Foord eyes 150th appearance as Matildas continue “learning process” “

Joe Montemurro names mixed Matildas squad for Mexico friendlies

Above: The CommBank Matildas lineup against Kenya in the April window. Image: Matildas via X. By Genevieve Henry (20/5/26). Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his squad for the June friendly series against Mexico in Newcastle and Sydney. With one first-time call-up and two potential milestone appearances, Montemurro is bringing a mix of experienceContinue reading “Joe Montemurro names mixed Matildas squad for Mexico friendlies”

England Squad Announcement

by Damion Arnold 19/5/26 Above: Sarina Wiegman speaking to the media after announcing the latest 25-player squad. Photo: Damion Arnold Sarina Wiegman has named 25 players for England’s final FIFA 2027 Women’s World Cup European Qualifiers in June. Manchester United’s Ella Toone returns to international duty after being sidelined with a hip injury back inContinue reading “England Squad Announcement”

Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge

Above: Joe Montemurro talks to the media. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/5/2026). Australia will host Mexico in a two game series in June, Football Australia announced Friday. The Matildas will kick off the series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on June 6 before travelling to Sydney for game two at CommBank StadiumContinue reading “Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge”

England celebrate 500th game with victory over Iceland.

Iceland 0-1 England By Damion Arnold 18/4/26 Above: Alessia Russo (left) scoring her 30th England goal Photo: via @Lionesses. England have picked up another crucial three points as they sit top of the qualifying group unbeaten after they narrowly beat Iceland 1-0 thanks to Alessia Russo’s first half goal and Hannah Hampton’s second-half goalkeeping heroics. TheContinue reading “England celebrate 500th game with victory over Iceland.”

England hold strong to see out win over Spain

England 1-0 Spain By Damion Arnold 14/4/26 Above: Lauren Hemp celebrating her goal in the opening three minutes. Photo: via Lionesses After scoring early on, England held defensively strong to keep Spain out and secure all three points in their race to World Cup qualification. The two-time European Champions took the lead early through Hemp.Continue reading “England hold strong to see out win over Spain”

Teenage bolter headlines latest Lionesses squad

by Damion Arnold (31/3/26) Above: Teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has been called up to the England senior team for the first time. Photo: via England Football. Sarina Wiegman has named 23 players for England’s next FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifiers in April with the Lionesses facing Spain at Wembley before traveling abroad to face Iceland. Perhaps the mostContinue reading “Teenage bolter headlines latest Lionesses squad”

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”