By Catherine MacKenzie (29/9/25) Above: The Afghan women’s refugee team led by Pauline Hamill. Photo: FIFA. In May of this year, FIFA formally approved the Afghan women’s refugee team. Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, women’s sport in Afghanistan – already subject to violent oppression – was increasingly restricted. The progress made by Khalida PopalContinue reading “FIFA Unites: the tournament providing hope for the Afghan women’s refugee team”
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Wales to host the Matildas in October
by Georgie Lewis (8/8/25) Above: The Matildas will be hoping for more celebrations when they travel to Cardiff in October. Photo: Football Australia. Fresh off a historic summer at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, Wales will return to the pitch against one of the global heavyweights of the women’s game — Australia’s Matildas — inContinue reading “Wales to host the Matildas in October”
One week on from the best day of my life: experiencing the Euros final live
Above: England celebrate with the fans after winning Euro 25 Photo: @Lionesses on X By Gethin Thurlow (3/8/25) I’ve been lucky enough to do a lot of amazing things in my life, but I’m not sure much will top seeing England win the Euros in Switzerland. I am truly grateful for what was ultimately aContinue reading “One week on from the best day of my life: experiencing the Euros final live”
Australian U-23 Squad for ASEAN Women’s Championship Announced
Above: Western Australian talent Georgia Cassidy is among the names called up to the U-23 squad. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Football. by Genevieve Henry (7/30/25). Head Coach Joe Palatsides has announced the U-23 Squad that will be flying to Vietnam to compete in the ASEAN Women’s Championship taking place from August 6-19. The squadContinue reading “Australian U-23 Squad for ASEAN Women’s Championship Announced”
How the Lionesses won the Euros: Belief, togetherness, and a cavapoo
By Catherine MacKenzie (29/07/2025) Above: Lionesses celebrate their Euros win. Photo: GirlsOnTheBall. England emerged victorious on Sunday evening after a tumultuous tournament that saw them defy the odds time and time again. In this piece, Impetus Football’s Catherine MacKenzie considers the reasons behind the success. Think back to July the 6th 2025. The Euros hadContinue reading “How the Lionesses won the Euros: Belief, togetherness, and a cavapoo”
Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025
Nigeria 3-2 Morocco By Emmanuel Faith (28/07/2025) Above: Nigeria celebrate their win. Photo: Backpage Pix. The WAFCON 2025 Final in Rabat was more than a showpiece, it was a tactical masterclass in adaptation and resilience. Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from two goals down to defeat Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in a contest that underlined theContinue reading “Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025”
Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England
By Gethin Thurlow (26/07/25). Above: Leah Williamson clears the ball as England hold on to a 1-0 victory over Spain the Nations League Photo: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Here we are. 1 year and 11 months later and we have a 2023 World Cup final rematch on our hands. It’s the all-conquering Spanish, ledContinue reading “Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England”
Junior Matildas extended squad for ASEAN U16s announced
25/7/25 Above: Western Australia’s young star Theodora Mouithys is part of the Junior Matildas squad. Photo: U18sNPL. Junior Matildas Head Coach Michael Cooper has confirmed a 33-player extended squad ahead of the ASEAN U16 Girls’ Championships to be held in Indonesia from 18-29th August. The squad, which will be cut to 23 prior to the competition,Continue reading “Junior Matildas extended squad for ASEAN U16s announced”
Young Matildas squad for U20 Asia Cup Qualifiers announced
21/7/25 Above: Melbourne City’s Alexia Apostolakis (sky blue shirt), recently capped by Joe Montemurro for the senior Matildas, is in the Young Matildas squad for next month’s U20 Asia Cup qualifiers. Photo: Melbourne City. New Young Matildas head coach Alex Epakis has revealed his 23-player squad for the forthcoming U20 Asia Women’s Cup Qualifiers thatContinue reading “Young Matildas squad for U20 Asia Cup Qualifiers announced”
Germany progress to WEURO2025 semi-final after dramatic defeat of France
By Emmanuel Faith (19/07/2025) Above: German hero of the evening Ann Katrin-Berger. Photo: UEFA on X. After going down to 10 players inside the opening twenty minutes, few would have imagined Germany would even get to half-time without being at least a goal or two down. However, they defied the odds and managed over 100Continue reading “Germany progress to WEURO2025 semi-final after dramatic defeat of France”
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