by Ben Gilby (23/2/24) Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Alanna Kennedy at today’s media conference ahead of the first leg of Australia’s Olympic Games qualifier with Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of the first leg of the final round of Olympic qualifiers tomorrow, Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson underlined to the mediaContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key””
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Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge
by Ben Gilby (21/2/24). Above: Australia and West Ham United goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold: “I feel I belong now” Mackenzie Arnold has been part of the Matildas set-up for over a decade – but the West Ham United shot stopper revealed to the media todayContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge”
The Uzbekistan dossier
Ahead of next week’s first leg of the Olympic Games Final Qualifying Round tie between Australia and Uzbekistan in Tashkent, Ben Gilby takes a look at what The Matildas can expect (15/2/24). Above: Umida Zoirova (15) celebrates a goal for Uzbekistan with Aziza Norboyeva (18). Photo: AFC. Next Saturday, Australia venture to Tashkent to takeContinue reading “The Uzbekistan dossier”
Pedro Martínez Losa Names Scotland Squad Ahead of Pinatar Cup
With the Pinatar Cup just days away Pedro Martínez Losa has named his Scotland side who will take part in the competition hoping to secure Scotland’s second trophy in 4 years. Scotland have done well in recent years when playing in the Pinatar Cup finishing Winners in 2020 and third place in 2023 but thisContinue reading “Pedro Martínez Losa Names Scotland Squad Ahead of Pinatar Cup”
Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April
12/2/24 Above: The Matildas are heading to the USA to take on Mexico in April. Photo: Football Australia. Australia confirmed today that they will take on Mexico in San Antonio, USA during the April international window. In the first meeting between the two nations since 2011, this fixture will be played at Toyota Field onContinue reading “Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April”
ParaMatildas: The road to the World Cup starts this week!
from Ben Gilby (6/2/24) Above: The ParaMatildas celebrate with the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Women’s Cup in November last year. They reconvene for the first time since later this week. Photo: Football Australia. After winning the inaugural IFCPF Asia-Oceania Women’s Championships towards the end of 2023 to add to their World Cup Final appearance the previous year,Continue reading “ParaMatildas: The road to the World Cup starts this week!”
Heartbreak for Lionesses on night of drama at Hampden Park
Scotland 0-6 England EXCLUSIVE pitchside photography from Impetus’ Arwen Moses at Hampden Park. Report by Ben Phillips (6/12/23). Above: Spectacular action as Alessia Russo gets a shot in on goal. Photo: Arwen Moses for Impetus. The stakes could not have been any higher going into the final fixture of the UEFA Nations League for England,Continue reading “Heartbreak for Lionesses on night of drama at Hampden Park”
Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain”
by Ben Gilby (4/12/23) Above: Caitlin Foord speaking today from the Matildas camp in Vancouver. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of Australia’s final game of a historic 2023, attacker Caitlin Foord reflected on both the challenges of this particular international window, and her year for both club and country. Foord was one of a number ofContinue reading “Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain””
Inside The Lionesses: Keira Walsh on “putting things right”
by Aimee Logan at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/11/23). Above: Keira Walsh (middle, stretching forward) in action at a previous Lionesses camp. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. Keira Walsh recognises the huge challenge that the Lionesses face tomorrow night in their must-win clash with the Netherlands at Wembley and the desire of the squadContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses: Keira Walsh on “putting things right””
Inside The Lionesses: Mead and Bronze speak ahead of Dutch test
by Aimee Logan at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/11/23). Above: Beth Mead speaking to the media at St. George’s Park. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. Significantly, this November camp has Beth Mead return to Sarina Wiegman’s squad. Mead has been impressing with Arsenal, scoring two superb goals against West Ham United in the process.Continue reading “Inside The Lionesses: Mead and Bronze speak ahead of Dutch test”
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