Above: Cortnee Vine lifts the 2022-23 Premier’s plate, with Charlotte McLean on her left. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (15/6/24). Cortnee Vine and Charlotte McLean, Sydney FC’s most iconic and beloved duo, announced on Friday that they are to depart the Sky Blues for the NWSL. After four years with the club, Vine isContinue reading ““It’s emotional, but Sky Blue forever”: Vine and McLean leave Sydney”
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Football to receive funding boost for Asian Cup
by Kris Goman at Circular Quay, Sydney for Impetus (13/6/24) Above: Young Matilda Sasha Grove and Matildas Cortnee Vine, Lydia Williams, and Courtney Nevin at Circular Quay today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. This morning the Federal Minister for Sport, Anika Wells announced a $15 million funding investment to support Australia’s hosting of the 2026Continue reading “Football to receive funding boost for Asian Cup”
Wheeler & Hunt reflect on the last week with the Matildas
by Ben Gilby (4/6/24) Above: Clare Wheeler (left) speaking to the media alongside Clare Hunt. Image: Football Australia. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a week for the Matildas. Two final chances to impress Tony Gustavsson before he named his squad for the Olympics, and Australian icon Lydia Williams’ final game on home soil. ThereContinue reading “Wheeler & Hunt reflect on the last week with the Matildas”
Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics
by Kris Goman at Accor Stadium for Impetus (4/6/24) Above: Steph Catley at the press conference today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The formal announcement of the Matildas squad selected for the Paris Olympics was made this morning. The team gathered at Olympic Park in Sydney for the announcement accompanied by the Olympic Chef deContinue reading “Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics”
Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead
by Ben Gilby (2/6/24) Above: Lydia Williams and Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised both the level of emotions around the Matildas squad ahead of tomorrow’s game with China and the steely determination to “show who they really are.” As well as beingContinue reading “Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead”
Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw
by Ben Gilby (1/6/24) Above: Tameka Yallop and Tony Gustavsson speaking after yesterday’s 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide. Image: Football Australia. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson admitted his side “were not aggressive enough” and “played too slow” in the first half of their game with China yesterday, but hailed their famed Never Say DieContinue reading “Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw”
Lionesses: Bright & Beever-Jones prepare for huge France challenge
by Freya Ward at St. George’s Park for Impetus (30/5/24). Above: England’s Millie Bright speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s first game with France. Photo: Freya Ward for Impetus. The Lionesses are going through their final preparations at their St George’s Park training centre ahead of their UEFA EURO qualifying fixtures against France withContinue reading “Lionesses: Bright & Beever-Jones prepare for huge France challenge”
Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself
by Emma Burke in Adelaide for Impetus (30/5/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson (left) and attacker Caitlin Foord at today’s media conference in Adelaide. Photo: Emma Burke for Impetus. Ahead of Friday’s game against China in Adelaide, the first of two games in the ‘Til it’s Done Farewell Series,’ Matildas’ head coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself”
Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity
by Ben Gilby (29/5/24) Above: Mary Fowler speaking from Coopers Stadium in Adelaide today. Image: Football Australia. We’re less than 48 hours away from the first of the two Matildas’ friendlies against China, and attacker Mary Fowler is determined that she and her teammates will do everything possible to put themselves in the best possibleContinue reading “Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity”
Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel
A-League Women All-Stars 0-1 Arsenal Report by Emma Burke, EXCLUSIVE match photos by Kris Goman, from AAMI Park for Impetus (25/5/24). Above: Arsenal’s Australian international Caitlin Foord (red shirt) rises above Alex Chidiac at AAMI Park yesterday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Arsenal may have taken the win against the A-League Women All Stars atContinue reading “Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel”
