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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”

Late coaching switch at Wanderers & Adelaide add Morgan

4/10/23 News broke earlier today that Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Kat Smith had departed the club, just ten days before the new A-League Women season. Robbie Hooker has stepped up with immediate effect to replace Smith until the end of the 2023/24 season. Following a prolific playing career both internationally and domestically, Hooker beganContinue reading “Late coaching switch at Wanderers & Adelaide add Morgan”

West Ham appoint Matildas star Arnold as captain

29/9/23 Above: Mackenzie Arnold with the West Ham United captain’s armband. Photo supplied to Impetus by: West Ham United FC. West Ham United this evening announced that Mackenzie Arnold has been appointed captain for the 2023/24 season. Arnold will take over the role from Dagný Brynjarsdóttir, who will not feature during the upcoming campaign afterContinue reading “West Ham appoint Matildas star Arnold as captain”

Phoenix announce second home venue

12/9/23 Above: Jerry Collins Stadium, where Wellington Phoenix will play six A-League Women matches during 2023/24. Photo: stuff.co.nz Wellington Phoenix will take half a dozen matches to Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua Park during the upcoming A-League Women season. The recently upgraded stadium, a training venue for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, will host sixContinue reading “Phoenix announce second home venue”

Australian News

7/9/23 Above: Ischia Brooking (right) was selected once more for the Junior Matildas squad. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Junior Matildas squad announced for U17 Asian Cup Qualifying Junior Matildas’ head coach Rae Dower has named the final 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifying Round Two. Australia’s U-17 Women’s National Team have beenContinue reading “Australian News”

Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL

By Rebecca Hall 5/9/23 Above: Arsenal’s Amanda Illestedt talks to the media ahead of the match Impetus contributor, Rebecca Hall, attended the Arsenal press conference and spoke to Linköping players ahead of the first match, to see how the teams were preparing. On Wednesday Linköping host the first round of a mini-tournament which determines teams making it toContinue reading “Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL”

Thursday A-League Women News

As five clubs announce a total of ten new players, and Melbourne Victory revealing their new home venue for the campaign, Impetus brings you up to date with all the details (31/8/23). Above: Shea Connors, who has been announced as a new arrival at Sydney FC today, pictured during her time with Brisbane Roar. Photo:Continue reading “Thursday A-League Women News”

Indiana Dos Santos and Whittlesea Rangers FC feature in latest short film from Nike Football

By Kieran Yap 11/8/23 The Young Matilda and the girls team from Whittlesea combine forces with some of the biggest names in women’s sport and The Matildas team song. Above: Young Matilda Indiana Dos Santos. Image by Calli Arciuli Well it’s a grand old team to play for It’s a grand old team to seeContinue reading “Indiana Dos Santos and Whittlesea Rangers FC feature in latest short film from Nike Football”

Perth Glory owner Sage steps down – APL take over club

22/7/23 A-League club Perth Glory have announced in the last couple of hours that long-time owner Tony Sage has stepped down, with the APL taking over the reins in the interim period until the club can be sold. In a statement released just over two hours ago, signed ‘Sagey’, the former owner spoke of hisContinue reading “Perth Glory owner Sage steps down – APL take over club”