Impetus’ Jonathan Tay joined the Matildas media conference with Everton star Clare Wheeler (14/2/23). Above: Clare Wheeler in action previously for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Even with the World Cup less than six months away, for Clare Wheeler, the prospect of having the biggest tournament in football come down under hasn’t quite hit home. “No,Continue reading “Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in”
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Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time”
by Ben Gilby (13/2/23) Above: Katrina Gorry speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Matildas star Katrina Gorry told the media today that the squad are in a good place ahead of the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Thursday when Australia play the Czech Republic in Gosford. The Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time””
Lia Privitelli: Victory’s leader in attack
For this week’s Midweek Dub interview, Melbourne Victory’s Lia Privitelli talks to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her experiences in the league, managing a demanding job and football career and being a surprise Grand Final captain. (8/2/23). Above: Lia Privitelli shows her delight after scoring against Adelaide United last season. Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory beganContinue reading “Lia Privitelli: Victory’s leader in attack”
Paige Satchell: Connecting and growing with Wellington Phoenix
In the latest of our weekly Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Wellington Phoenix’s Paige Satchell speaks about her footballing journey, experiences in Europe, and her pride at being able to represent her country’s first professional women’s team (1/2/23). Above: Paige Satchell (right) in action for Wellington Phoenix in their first-ever gameContinue reading “Paige Satchell: Connecting and growing with Wellington Phoenix”
Mackenzie Hawkesby: Hard work brings success
In this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Sydney FC star Mackenzie Hawkesby speaks to us about how the team can overcome two successive Grand Final defeats and the potential for further international opportunities (25/1/23). by Kris Goman Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby in action for Sydney FC this season. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Tomorrow sees Sydney FCContinue reading “Mackenzie Hawkesby: Hard work brings success”
Cyera Hintzen: Loving life in Perth
Perth Glory striker Cyera Hintzen speaks exclusively to Ben Gilby about her decision to remain at the club for another year, her love for the city, and what the team need to do to make Finals (23/1/23). Above: Cyera Hintzen battles away for Perth Glory against Western United this season. Photo: Tom McCarthy. Cyera HintzenContinue reading “Cyera Hintzen: Loving life in Perth”
Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football
For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Impetus’ Ben Carey grabbed an EXCLUSIVE chat with Brisbane Roar legend and Matildas star Katrina Gorry. In a hugely insightful in-depth interview, the pair discuss combining football with motherhood, playing overseas, the qualities of the A-League Women, and the national team (18/1/23). Above: Katrina Gorry balances her daughter HarperContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football”
Williamson: It’s all about prep for the summer
Impetus’ Johnathan Stack had an EXCLUSIVE chat with England captain Leah Williamson ahead of the Lionesses’ return to action in February’s Arnold Clark Cup (13/1/23). Above: Leah Williamson celebrating with England last summer. She is aiming to be doing it all over again this August. Photo: Lionesses. With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fastContinue reading “Williamson: It’s all about prep for the summer”
Chloe Knott: Overcoming challenges and “learning heaps”
In the latest of our Midweek Dub series of interviews with A-League Women players, Wellington Phoenix’s Chloe Knott speaks about the challenges of her earliest days playing the game as a young girl in the North-West of England, her fierce desire to play international football, and the passionate belief she has that Phoenix will turnContinue reading “Chloe Knott: Overcoming challenges and “learning heaps””
Paige Zois: the world at her feet, and the ball on a string
For this week’s interview in our Midweek Dub series, Melbourne Victory’s Paige Zois speaks exclusively to Impetus’ Kieran Yap about her remarkable 12 months, her style of play, and a promising future (4/1/23). Above: Paige Zois celebrates Victory’s 2021/22 Championship with Alana Murphy. Photo: Melbourne Victory It was deep into injury time, and Melbourne Victory had just clawed back two goalsContinue reading “Paige Zois: the world at her feet, and the ball on a string”
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