Above: Tash Prior and Tom Sermanni at the squad announcement. Image: Daniel Rodriguez provided by Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (25/3/25). Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni has named the 23-player squad set to face Korea Republic in a series of friendlies in early April. “The key thing for us is to get the confidenceContinue reading “Sermanni and Prior on Matildas squad and needing to “get a bit of the swagger back.””
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Exclusive Interview with Rosemary Durand – Team Manager & Player Care for Dijon
Exclusive Interview of a Team Manager & Player Care – The profession in the shadow yet essential to any success in sport. Jean-Pierre THIESSET January 21, 2025.
England stun the World Champions at Wembley
By Catherine MacKenzie (27/2/25) An energetic defensive performance and first half goal from Jess Park saw England beat Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. England and Spain have a recent history that is difficult to ignore. In the 2022 Euros, the teams faced each other in the quarterfinals, where England came from behind toContinue reading “England stun the World Champions at Wembley”
Wiegman MD-1 Press Conference: “We are not playing football to beat the critics”
Above: Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo speak to media at Wembley Stadium Image: Catherine MacKenzie for Impetus Twenty-four hours away from facing World Champions Spain, Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo spoke of the development of the women’s game and the need for fans to realise that there are no easy games anymore. This evening, England’sContinue reading “Wiegman MD-1 Press Conference: “We are not playing football to beat the critics””
Ireland set to face new challenges in Nations League
By Alyce Collett (20/2/25) Above: Katie McCabe (right) and Megan Campbell (left) in training. Image: FAIreland on X. It is the dawn of a new era for the Republic of Ireland’s women’s national team, as they prepare to get their next Nations League campaign started tomorrow with matches against Turkey and Slovenia. After spending lastContinue reading “Ireland set to face new challenges in Nations League”
Winonah Heatley: “I’ve always quietly known that I would get here.”
by Genevieve Henry (19/2/25) Above: Winonah Heatley taking part in training with the national team. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is one of the most exciting new faces in recent times. Heatley spoke to the press about her confidence going into the SheBelieves Cup, her role in the squad, and her thriving clubContinue reading “Winonah Heatley: “I’ve always quietly known that I would get here.””
Ellie Carpenter on the SheBelieves Cup: “We want to win for our country and we’ll be planning to do that”
By Genevieve Henry (18/2/25). Above: Ellie Carpenter walks out of the tunnel for Australia. Her leadership has been vital over the past few years. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Ahead of their first match against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup, Matildas Vice Captain Ellie Carpenter spoke to the press about the team’s ambitions for theContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter on the SheBelieves Cup: “We want to win for our country and we’ll be planning to do that””
Wiegman: “We have the chance to write a new chapter in our story.”
By Freya Hiscott (11/02/25) Above: Sarina Wiegman at the England squad announcement press conference ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures. Photo: Lionesses on X England head coach Sarina Wiegman has announced her 24-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League fixtures in February against Spain and Portugal. The exciting two fixtures begin with aContinue reading “Wiegman: “We have the chance to write a new chapter in our story.””
The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe
by Catherine Mackenzie (1/1/25) Above: The Lionesses come together to celebrate. Photo: Lionesses. It was a mixed year for the Lionesses. A common complaint has been that they struggle to create chances and score goals, but how bad has 2024 really been? Has the country been so conditioned to expect total dominance from the teamContinue reading “The Lionesses in 2024: Nowhere near as bad as the critics would make you believe”
The Republic of Ireland: Where to now ?
Above: Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan after Ireland’s qualifier loss to Cymru. Photo: Ireland Football by Alyce Collett (7/12/24) This week saw absolute heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland women’s national team, who failed to navigate past Cymru and qualify for the 2025 Euros, much to the heartbreak of the players. It is a realContinue reading “The Republic of Ireland: Where to now ?”
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