A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ava-Marianne Elliot, Ben Gilby, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on three different clubs’ pressers ahead of the final round (30/3/24). Perth Glory By Ben Gilby Defender Jessika Cowart believes that Perth Glory owe their fans a performance as they look to end their run of 10 matches without a win and deny Melbourne City aContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Central Coast Mariners Media Conference

Above: Mariners Head Coach Emily Husband speaking to the media. Image: Central Coast Mariners. By Ryan Miller-Woods (27/3/2024). The media heard from Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Emily Husband and Peta Trimis ahead of their upcoming match against Western United on Thursday.  Central Coast go into Thursday’s match off the back of a 3-0 defeatContinue reading “Central Coast Mariners Media Conference”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Ava-Marianne Elliot, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on six different clubs’ pressers ahead of round 21 in the A-League Women (22/3/24). Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods The media heard from Canberra United Head Coach Njegosh Popovich and Tegan Bertolissio ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday.  CanberraContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics

By Emma Burke 21/4/24 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas star Emily van Egmond and head coach Tony Gustavsson have spoken to media today after it was announced that the Matildas will meet USA, Germany, and either Zambia or Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  The Matildas will open their Olympic campaignContinue reading “‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics”

Blayney hails her “resilient young women” as Young Matildas speak about bronze medal success

by Ben Gilby (17/3/24) Above: The Australia U20 squad with their bronze medals after defeating South Korea to finish third at the U20 Asia Cup. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney along with players Lara Gooch and Chloe Lincoln have spoken of their huge pride as theContinue reading “Blayney hails her “resilient young women” as Young Matildas speak about bronze medal success”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Impetus’ Genevieve Henry and Ryan Miller-Woods report on three different clubs’ press conferences ahead of round twenty in the A-League Women (16/3/24). Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods The media heard from Canberra United Head Coach Njegosh Popovich, Sarah Clark, Cannon Clough, Sofia Christopherson, and Hayley Taylor-Young on Tuesday ahead of the team’s upcoming match againstContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Young Matildas reflect after semi-final defeat

by Ben Gilby (14/3/23) Above: The Young Matildas in the huddle ahead of their semi-final with Japan yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Despite their 5-1 defeat to Japan in the semi-final of the U20 Asia Cup, the Young Matildas have much to be proud of. The Japanese, runners-up at the lastContinue reading “Young Matildas reflect after semi-final defeat”

Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.

By Kieran Yap 13/3/24 Although she only turned 20 last month, Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson seems like a veteran. She has played at two A-League Women clubs, competed in a Grand Final, scored some stunning goals, and is on her way to a second Youth World Cup with Australia. The Western United attacker wasContinue reading “Kahli Johnson: the youth football veteran talks ahead of Young Matildas semi-final.”

‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas

By Kieran Yap 11/3/24 Leah Blayney has become the first woman to coach Australia to a major FIFA Tournament. The Young Matildas manager and leader of the Future Matildas program reflects on the path to Colombia. Two years ago Leah Blayney stood on the sidelines as her Young Matildas side played infront of 30,000 fansContinue reading “‘They’re a really exciting group of young women’: Leah Blayney on the Young Matildas”

“The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things

By Kieran Yap 10/3/24 Above: Australia’s U20s celebrate making the U20 World Cup and the semi-finals of the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After winning against Chinese Taipei, Australia’s Under 20 side took time to celebrate, while keeping an eye on bigger prizes. Captain Jessika Nash, goal scorer Claudia Cicco, and player of the matchContinue reading ““The job’s not done”: Young Matildas have qualified for the World Cup, but are looking toward bigger things”