Above: Clare Polkinghorne in action against Iran. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (28/11/24) A legend of the Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne is preparing for a “really special” final game in green and gold. The most-capped Australian will say her goodbyes to the professional game (at least as a player) in her home inContinue reading “Polkinghorne: “Really special to be able to play one last game here at home.””
Category Archives: Media Conference
Chinnama: “We feel the sting” and aim to get better next game
by Ben Gilby (23/11/24) Above: Perth Glory defender Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s game against Canberra United in Sydney. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Young Matildas defender Naomi Chinnama believes that with the squad’s plethora of new players gradually beginning to gel, performances and results are about to improve. The WesternContinue reading “Chinnama: “We feel the sting” and aim to get better next game”
ParaMatildas win Australia’s first football World Cup “Redemption: We finally got it.”
Above: The ParaMatildas celebrate their historic world cup win. Photo: Mark Avellino/Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (19/11/24). The ParaMatildas claimed a historic win today in the IFCPF Women’s World Cup final, making them the first Australian national team to win a football world cup. The side, ranked the world number one, completed an impressive comebackContinue reading “ParaMatildas win Australia’s first football World Cup “Redemption: We finally got it.””
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ava-Marianne Elliot reports on Canberra United and Central Coast Mariners press conferences ahead of their upcoming matches. Canberra United by Ava-Marianne Elliot Coming off the back of their 1-0 away win at Wellington Phoenix, Canberra United are aiming to make it three for three in their opening run. This weekend, they face Adelaide UnitedContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Matildas new names join seasoned pro’s
By Emma Burke 15/11/24 Above: Matilda McNamara rejoins the national team. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas’s final squad for 2024 has been announced by interim Head Coach Tom Sermanni at AAMI Park this morning, featuring seven uncapped players, and eight players with 10 caps or less. The squad boasts 36 names, a mixture of playersContinue reading “Matildas new names join seasoned pro’s”
Peters & Dalton: We’re pumped and ready for the challenges ahead
by Ben Gilby (30/10/24) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking earlier today to the media. Image: Perth Glory. A new look Perth Glory side face one of the toughest possible opening round tasks – a trip to Melbourne City – but new head coach Stephen Peters and captain Izzy Dalton cannot wait. FacingContinue reading “Peters & Dalton: We’re pumped and ready for the challenges ahead”
Clare Hunt on the Matildas’ “good start to the friendly series.”
Above: Clare Hunt in action in a previous game for the Matildas. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (27/10/24). After the Matildas played out a tight draw with Switzerland, Clare Hunt spoke to the press about the result as well as the upcoming game against Germany. “I think the result was pretty fairContinue reading “Clare Hunt on the Matildas’ “good start to the friendly series.””
Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives
by Ben Gilby (27/10/24) Above: Caitlin Foord (9) in action for Australia against Switzerland on Friday. Photo: Marcio Machado / Football Australia. Some powerful performances for Arsenal in the WSL this season were transferred onto the international scene for Caitlin Foord on Friday night local time. The 29-year-old attacker put the Matildas in front againstContinue reading “Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives”
Sarina Wiegman: “They are headaches I want to have”
By Emily Wyatt (24/10/24) Above: Sarina Wiegman at the matchday –1 press conference at St Georges Park, Photo: Madeline Blount, Impetus Football. Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman and England captain Leah Williamson both expressed their expectations regarding their upcoming friendlies against Germany and South Africa within the next week. Wiegman believes it will be “reallyContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman: “They are headaches I want to have””
Ellie Carpenter on the Matildas clean slate: “I think this is what we’ve needed”
by Isabelle Campbell (24/10/2024) Above: Ellie Carpenter (right) in action for Australia. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Matildas vice captain Ellie Carpenter believes that the cycle ahead for the team with a new coaching set up is something that offers a chance for renewal and to refresh. Whilst Hayley Raso’s late withdrawal due to injuryContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter on the Matildas clean slate: “I think this is what we’ve needed””
