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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”

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”