Category Archives: International Football

Olympics Preview: Zambia

Above: The Copper Queens are on their way to weaving more magic at the Olympics. Photo: FAZ. by Genevieve Henry (20/7/24). In the past few years, Zambia have become one the most exciting teams in women’s football, drawing eyes from all over the world to witness their meteoric rise. Although they are the lowest-ranked teamContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Zambia”

Olympics Preview: Australia

Above: The Australia squad for the Olympics. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Kieran Yap (19/7/24) After an historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the last Olympics in Toyko, The Matildas will be hungry to go one step further in Paris. Even without superstar captain Sam Kerr,Continue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”

Olympics Preview: Germany

Above: Germany are looking to threaten once more on the international stage. Photo: German Women’s National Team. by Genevieve Henry (18/7/24) Germany are a giant of women’s football; always hungry, dangerous, and ready to win. However, this Olympics, they may be even more formidable as they aim to get over their early World Cup exitContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Germany”

Olympic Previews: United States of America

Above: USWNT ahead of their fixture against South Korea in June. Photo: USWNT on Instagram by Aimee Reynolds (/7/24) Ranked fifth in the world after a disappointing Women’s World Cup exit, new head coach Emma Hayes will be going all out to lead her side back to the medals. After qualifying for the Olympic GamesContinue reading “Olympic Previews: United States of America”

England get the job done 

Sweden 0-0 England Gamla Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg  Report and photos by Rachel Cohen 16/-7/2-24 On a grey evening in Gothenburg in a stadium decked out in yellow, England and Sweden played out their final European Championship Qualifying Group game. The rain mostly held off, and frustratingly for the travelling the goals did not come but EnglandContinue reading “England get the job done “

Olympics Preview: New Zealand

by Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger Above: New Zealand celebrate qualifying for the Olympics after beating the Soloman Islands 11-1. Photo: New Zealand Football. The New Zealand Football Ferns face multiple challenges both off and on the pitch entering the Olympics. Head coach Jitka Klimková has opted to stand aside with assistant coach Michael MayneContinue reading “Olympics Preview: New Zealand”

Lionesses Prepare for tonight’s final Euros Group Qualifier 

By Rachel Cohen in Göteborg for Impetus 16/7/2024  Above: Wiegman issues final instructions as they prepare to take on Sweden. Photo: Rachel Cohen Euros qualifying Group Three was always going to be tough, containing three of the four semi-finalists from the 2022 iteration of the tournament (England, Sweden and France), plus Ireland. That Ireland made theContinue reading “Lionesses Prepare for tonight’s final Euros Group Qualifier “

Olympics Preview: Colombia

by Emily Wyatt (15/7/24) Above: Colombia, who are looking to repeat their superb World Cup run at the Olympics. Photo: The City Paper Bogotá. Colombia, also known as the Las Chicas Superpoderosas or the Las Cafeteras are returning to the Olympics after missing out last time round. Given their superb performances at the World CupContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Colombia”

Olympics Preview: Canada

by Emma Burke (13/7/24) Above: Defending the gold medal that they won in Tokyo – Canada. Photo: Canada Soccer. When Canada take to the field at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games it will mark their fifth consecutive appearance at the competition and will see them going out to defend the gold medal they won inContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Canada”