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Australia U23 side combines three great youth teams

By Kieran Yap 16/5/24 Above: Peta Trimis via Football Australia Mel Andreatta has named Australia’s Under 23 squad to compete in the four nations tournament in Sweden this year. Perth Goalkeeper Morgan Aquino has earned her first call up while 11 players from the U20 squad to qualify for the World Cup will also beContinue reading “Australia U23 side combines three great youth teams”

Mackenzie Hawkesby bleeds Sky Blue and has renewed her contract for One More Year

Above: Cortnee Vine and Mackenzie Hawkesby (right) celebrate their recent Championship. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (15/5/24). Sydney announced on Tuesday that Mackenzie Hawkesby had renewed her contract for one more season. The Grand Final player of the match turned the Sky Blues’ season around when she returned midseason from a disappointing stint overseasContinue reading “Mackenzie Hawkesby bleeds Sky Blue and has renewed her contract for One More Year”

Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football

by Ben Gilby (29/4/24) Above: Joy on the faces of all taking part in the Cairns coaching session hosted by the Junior Matildas today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Junior Matildas welcomed 18 girls from Cape York House for Girls and Centacare Far North Queensland resettlement program to Endeavour Park in CairnsContinue reading “Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football”

Canberra United guaranteed another season after 200k from ACT Government

Above: Canberra United celebrates a goal this past season. Now, they have many more to look forward to. Image: Canberra United. By Ryan Miller-Woods (19/4/24). The media heard from Capital Football CEO Samantha Farrow and Save Canberra United’s Sue Read on Thursday in regard to the future of Canberra United being secured thanks to aContinue reading “Canberra United guaranteed another season after 200k from ACT Government”

Lionesses Squad Revealed: Williamson Returns to Kickstart England’s Euros Defence

Sarina Wiegman announced her squad for the Lionesses’ first two UEFA Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.

Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches

Above: The Hive Stadium By Rachel Gore (17/03/2024) On March 7, new research by ‘Kick It Out’ revealed striking statistics about the sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches. ‘Kick It Out’ is an organisation that aims to fight discrimination within football; set up in 1993 to tackle racism, its focus grew to all typesContinue reading “Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches”

Football Australia to release Matildas Goalkeeper kits for the first time

Ahead of the sold out match in Melbourne, Nike’s iconic goalkeeper jersey will be available for fans. It will be the first time that any Australian goalkeeper kit has been released to the public. By Kieran Yap 26/2/24 Above: Mackenzie Arnold. Photo: Cat Bryant. Matildas fans can throw their hands up in triumph as thoughContinue reading “Football Australia to release Matildas Goalkeeper kits for the first time”

Pedro Martínez Losa Names Scotland Squad Ahead of Pinatar Cup

With the Pinatar Cup just days away Pedro Martínez Losa has named his Scotland side who will take part in the competition hoping to secure Scotland’s second trophy in 4 years. Scotland have done well in recent years when playing in the Pinatar Cup finishing Winners in 2020 and third place in 2023 but thisContinue reading “Pedro Martínez Losa Names Scotland Squad Ahead of Pinatar Cup”

Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April

12/2/24 Above: The Matildas are heading to the USA to take on Mexico in April. Photo: Football Australia. Australia confirmed today that they will take on Mexico in San Antonio, USA during the April international window. In the first meeting between the two nations since 2011, this fixture will be played at Toyota Field onContinue reading “Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April”