Category Archives: International Football

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”

Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months”

Young Matildas star Georgia Cassidy answers Ben Gilby‘s questions from the Australia U20 HQ in Tashkent as they prepare for their U20 Asia Cup semi-final with Japan on Wednesday (11/3/24). Above: Georgia Cassidy in action for the Young Matildas against Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Photo: Football Australia. Georgia Cassidy is living the dream. After aContinue reading “Georgia Cassidy: “It’s been an amazing 12 months””