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!”
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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”
Turner: Chance of playing at Wembley for Lionesses “is all I’ve ever dreamed of”
The Impetus’ pair of writer Aimee Logan and photographer Madeleine Blount were at St. George’s Park as the Lionesses’ preparations for their do-or-die UEFA Nations League games begin (29/11/23). Above: Millie Turner speaking to the media at St. George’s Park. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. The Lionesses were out on the pitch for a coldContinue reading “Turner: Chance of playing at Wembley for Lionesses “is all I’ve ever dreamed of””
Young Lionesses: U23 and U19 squads revealed for international window
22/11/23 Above: Chelsea’s in-form Aggie Beever-Jones – one of many stars in the U23 squad announced today. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. England U23s Head Coach Emma Coates has selected a 23-player squad for the Young Lionesses’ upcoming fixtures against France and Spain. England’s U23s are back in action for the final two matches ofContinue reading “Young Lionesses: U23 and U19 squads revealed for international window”
Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test
23/11/23 Above: Georgia Cassidy (purple shirt), so impressive in her first A-League season, has received a Young Matildas call-up. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Perth Glory FC. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24-player squad as The Young Matildas continue their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup whenContinue reading “Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test”
Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges
18/11/23 Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson, who today named his squad for the December international window. Photo: Joseph Mayers/Football Australia. Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player Matildas squad to face Canada in a two-match series next month. In their final internationals for 2023, Australia will take on the world number 10 at StarlightContinue reading “Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges”
Australia v Chinese Taipei Photo Gallery Three
Impetus had Rob Lizzi pitch side to capture our third of three photo galleries from Australia’s Olympic qualifier with Chinese Taipei at HBF Park in Perth (2/11/23). Above: Sam Kerr calls for the ball in the match against Chinese Taipei yesterday. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. To view Kris Goman‘s photo gallery within Kelechi Osunwa‘sContinue reading “Australia v Chinese Taipei Photo Gallery Three”
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