Tough Start Puts Matildas On Back Foot

Australia 0-3 United States of America Kris Goman was inside Stadium Australia for Impetus and reviews the match and press conferences for us in words and pictures (28/11/21). Above: Hayley Raso on the charge for Australia as Lindsey Horan looks on. Photo: Kris Goman. There was a lot going on in this game. The numberContinue reading “Tough Start Puts Matildas On Back Foot”

Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash

Impetus editor Ben Gilby heard from Australia coach Tony Gustavsson plus players Steph Catley, Emily Gielnik and Hayley Raso in the lead up to tomorrow’s first of two friendlies between the Matildas and world champions USA in New South Wales. Above: The Matildas in training this week ahead of the first of two matches againstContinue reading “Matildas Set The Scene For First USWNT Clash”

Wales and Northern Ireland Annouce Squads

With the approach of the next International Window, both Wales and Northern Ireland have unveiled their squads for their two matches. We bring you all the news: Photo: Wales will be looking for further celebrations in their next two games. Photo: Kunjan Malde/FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced a 26-player squad as Wales look to continueContinue reading “Wales and Northern Ireland Annouce Squads”

Matildas Unveil Squad For USWNT Matches

Overnight, Australia announced their 25 player squad for their doubleheader against the USA at the end of this month. Head coach Tony Gustavsson revealed the reasons behind his selections Above: The Matildas face the World Champions twice at the end of this month with their all-time attendance record set to be smashed. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Matildas Unveil Squad For USWNT Matches”

Impetus Hears From Matildas At USWNT Series Launch

Impetus’ Kris Goman was at Stadium Australia in Sydney this morning for the media launch ahead of the Matildas forthcoming two-game series with the USWNT at the end of this month. She spoke exclusively to Emily Van Egmond, Jada Whyman, and Bryleeh Henry. Kris additionally heard from NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, The Hon Natalie Ward,Continue reading “Impetus Hears From Matildas At USWNT Series Launch”

Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream

Remy Siemsen went to the Matildas last game in Parramatta on 9th November 2019 as a fan. On Saturday, she returned to the stadium as a player for her country and made her debut. Ben Gilby was in Siemsen’s press conference where she spoke about her incredible weekend. Above: Remy Siemsen pictured after her debut.Continue reading “Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream”

“Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do”

Impetus’ Kris Goman was our representative at Comm Bank Stadium for Australia’s first game on home soil since early 2020. She sums up the evening in words and pictures plus brings us all the news from the post-match press conferences. Above: Clare Polkinghorne after scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Kris Goman The last timeContinue reading ““Stay Humble And Realise There Is A Lot Of Work To Do””

Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction

Ben Gilby heard from Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy and Clare Polkinghorne plus debutants Bryleeh Henry and Remy Siemsen. Above: The Australia team that started against Brazil yesterday in Parramatta. Photo: Football Australia. Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry, who came on for her debut in her home region was extremely emotional to be wearing the MatildasContinue reading “Matildas v Brazil: Post Match Reaction”

Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games

Impetus editor Ben Gilby listened to Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson’s press conference today prior to the Matildas return to home soil for the first time since early 2020 when they take on Brazil in Parramatta tomorrow. Picture of Matildas training at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium provided to Impetus by Football Australia. Gustavsson opened the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson Outlines Aims For Brazil Games”

Australian Football Round-Up

Ben Gilby rounds up a busy week in the game Down Under. We hear from Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson on the announcement of the Australia squad to take on Brazil. Elsewhere, the ramifications of Lisa De Vanna’s allegations roll on. The key people at Wellington Phoenix who announce their coaching team and first playerContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”