Category Archives: International Football

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”

Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits”

by Ben Gilby (10/4/24) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media after today’s game with Mexico. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Steph Catley both hailed the team for showing tactical nouse alongside their trademark determination to overcome an impressive Mexico side in San Antonio today. The Central American oppositionContinue reading “Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits””

Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best

by Ben Gilby (9/4/24) Above: Mary Fowler talking ahead of Australia’s game with Mexico tomorrow. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas attacker Mary Fowler has outlined how the importance of balancing off-field life from her footballing career has helped her to maintain her sharpness despite an overall lack of minutes in the WSL for Manchester CityContinue reading “Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best”

Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time”

Above: Mackenzie Arnold in action at training in Florida. Image: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (4/4/24). Impetus’ Genevieve Henry spoke to Mackenzie Arnold following another day of camp in Florida with the Matildas. An unusual camp, with a week of just training without a match to interrupt the flow, Arnold discussed the importance ofContinue reading “Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time””

Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak

by Ben Gilby (3/4/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking from the Matildas camp in Florida. Image: Football Australia. Heyman: Experience and age is a gift Michelle Heyman is buzzing. That trademark smile is even wider than before. This is a 35-year-old striker at the top of her form and having the absolute time of her lifeContinue reading “Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak”

Andreatta: “It’s invaluable” – The return of the U23 Matildas

3/4/24 Above: Matildas U23 head coach Mel Andreatta – her side will be returning to action Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s U23 Women’s National Team will return to international action during the May/June international window when they take part in the Four Nations Tournament held in Växjö, Sweden.  The friendlies – hosted at Visma Arena and Värendsvallen – will see theContinue reading “Andreatta: “It’s invaluable” – The return of the U23 Matildas”

Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad

20/3/24 Above: Michelle Heyman (second left) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan last time out in Melbourne. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Twenty-three players have been named in the Australia squad for the upcoming international with Mexico which will take place Toyota Field, San Antonio, USA.  The Matildas will take on the recent Concacaf W GoldContinue reading “Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad”

Blayney hails her “resilient young women” as Young Matildas speak about bronze medal success

by Ben Gilby (17/3/24) Above: The Australia U20 squad with their bronze medals after defeating South Korea to finish third at the U20 Asia Cup. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney along with players Lara Gooch and Chloe Lincoln have spoken of their huge pride as theContinue reading “Blayney hails her “resilient young women” as Young Matildas speak about bronze medal success”