Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap

Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”

Sophie Ingle & Gemma Grainger: Wales Are Ready For France

Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was in Wales’ pre-game media conference with captain Sophie Ingle and head coach Gemma Grainger for the game against France for us. Ben Gilby reviews the key points that were raised (8/4/22). Above: Wales captain Sophie Ingle speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: FA Wales. Wales captain Sophie Ingle sees tonight’s gameContinue reading “Sophie Ingle & Gemma Grainger: Wales Are Ready For France”

Northern Ireland Unveil Euros Kit

It’s the first-ever design solely for the national women’s team as Northern Ireland’s preparations for the European Championships take a step up. (7/4/22) Above: Northern Ireland players model their new kit. Photo: Irish FA. Adidas has created a brand new kit for the Northern Ireland senior women’s team to wear at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022Continue reading “Northern Ireland Unveil Euros Kit”

Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns

Impetus‘ Ben Gilby heard from both Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and New Zealand’s Jitka Klimková ahead of tomorrow’s match between the two nations in Townsville (7/4/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson talking to the media today in Townsville. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson highlighted the fact that tomorrow’s game withContinue reading “Gustavsson & Klimková Speak Ahead Of Matildas v Football Ferns”

Matildas Series Planned By Disney+

Above: The Matildas will be featured in a new Disney+ documentary. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. 6/4/22 The Walt Disney Company and Football Australia today announced a new Australian-commissioned Disney+ Original which will tell the story of the Australian women’s national football team, the Matildas, as they prepare for the World Cup on homeContinue reading “Matildas Series Planned By Disney+”

Helen Ward And Tash Harding Preview Wales’ Clash With France

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Helen Ward and Tash Harding at Wales’ media conference ahead of their World Cup qualifier with France (6/4/22). Above: Helen Ward speaking to the media yesterday ahead of Wales’ game with France. Photo: FA Wales. Helen Ward could win her hundredth cap for Wales against France this week, but the WatfordContinue reading “Helen Ward And Tash Harding Preview Wales’ Clash With France”

Williamson To Captain Lionesses At Euros

5/4/22 Above: Leah Williamson speaking as Lionesses captain at the pre-Arnold Clark Cup media event. Photo: The FA. Leah Williamson has been confirmed as the England captain for the 2022 UEFA Women’s European Championships. Williamson was told the news yesterday by head coach Sarina Wiegman on the first full day of the camp at St.Continue reading “Williamson To Captain Lionesses At Euros”

ParaMatildas Announce First Ever Training Squad

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears all about the ParaMatildas’ first squad gathering in Canberra (1/4/22). Above: The ParaMatildas players gather today for a historic training camp. Photo: Football Australia. Head coach Kelly Stirton has selected an 11-player squad as the ParaMatildas today commence their first-ever national team training camp. Held at the Australian Institute of SportContinue reading “ParaMatildas Announce First Ever Training Squad”

Young Matildas Squad Announced For NZ Friendlies

31/2/22 Above: Young Matildas players Hana Lowry of Perth Glory (left) and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry (right) line up with head coach Leah Blayney. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Young Matildas will commence their preparations for the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup with a two-match international series against the New ZealandContinue reading “Young Matildas Squad Announced For NZ Friendlies”

Grainger Names Strong Squad For Qualifiers

Ben Gilby heard Wales head coach Gemma Grainger announce Wales’ squad for their World Cup qualifiers. Above: Wales head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced a 26-player squad for Wales’ key 2023 World Cup qualifiers against France and Kazakhstan. Wales go into the international window with an almost full-strength squad to chooseContinue reading “Grainger Names Strong Squad For Qualifiers”