By Genevieve Henry 12/10/23 Above: Clare Hunt in action for PSG against Manchester United. Photo’s by Matthew Appleby, pitch side for Impetus Clare Hunt played every single minute of Australia’s World Cup campaign. She did not achieve this significant feat by simply being good at football. She had trust put in her. From the momentContinue reading “Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut”
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The stations of the Cooney-Cross
How Kyra became a complete midfielder by 21. Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action for Australia during the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup. Photo: Football Australia. By Kieran Yap, Liberty Simons and Genevieve Henry. (23/9/23) Melbourne Victory/ Western Sydney Wanderers: 2017-2022 There were only a few hundred people in AAMI Park when Kyra Cooney-Cross announced herselfContinue reading “The stations of the Cooney-Cross”
Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.
By Kieran Yap 8/9/23 Above South Melbourne goalkeeper Miranda Templeman in her FV Emerging days. Photo Gold Leaf Creative. Miranda Templeman has gone to a Youth World Cup, and provided Melbourne Victory with some of their best highlights of last season, but on Saturday afternoon, she will run out for South Melbourne in what mayContinue reading “Miranda Templeman ready for “battle” with Bulleen.”
Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League
By Rebecca Hall 6/9/23 Above: Angela Beard in the colours of her new club Linköping Filipinas’ star Angie Beard signed for Swedish powerhouse Linköping last week from A-League side Western United, Impetus Football caught up with the World Cup player to see how she is settling in ahead of the first round of Women’s ChampionsContinue reading “Angela Beard: from the World Cup to the Champions League”
Footballers who once starred in other sports
By Emmanuel Faith with additional reporting by Ben Gilby (30/8/23) Above: Salma Paralluelo representing Spain at an indoor competition. Photo: Villarreal CF. When the final whistle was blown in the World Cup Final, a major name in the heart of everyone is the Spanish wonder-kid Salma Paralluelo whose crucial goals in the quarter and semi-finals got the La Roja to the final inContinue reading “Footballers who once starred in other sports”
Casey Phair: The emerging South Korea star likened to Zlatan Ibrahimović
by David Astill (4/8/23) Above: South Korea’s young gun Casey Phair. Photo: Forbes. The 2023 World Cup will undoubtedly live long in the memories of those fortunate enough to have witnessed it, with drama everywhere you look, ranging from the premature exits of some of the highest-ranked teams to fond farewells as some of theContinue reading “Casey Phair: The emerging South Korea star likened to Zlatan Ibrahimović”
Fūka Nagano: The understated jewel in the Japanese crown
by David P. Astill (29/7/23) Above: Japan’s Fūka Nagano. Photo: Planet Radio. Some teams at the World Cup have been stuttering through wins; others have had their exits already confirmed. However, a select few have been flying and putting on a display worthy of champions, and one who have really established their title credentials andContinue reading “Fūka Nagano: The understated jewel in the Japanese crown”
Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact
by Kieran Yap (8/3/23) Above: Angie Beard in action for Western United against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Western United. Angela Beard’s last act in the A-League Women was to lift the trophy above her head on Grand Final day. Now, the former Melbourne Victory captain has returned to Australia to help the league’s newest clubContinue reading “Angie Beard: Back in The Dub to make an impact”
Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide
In this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Kieran Yap spoke exclusively to Adelaide United attackers Emilia Murray and Chelsie Dawber (1/3/23). Above: Emilia Murray celebrates her Round One goal. Image via Keep Up. Adelaide United fans are no strangers to having quality strikers at the club. Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler, and last season’s Julie Dolan medallist FionaContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emilia Murray: the future is from Adelaide”
Leicester City’s Aussie recruits can make a difference
By Kieran Yap (27/1/23) Above: Courtney Nevin on international duty. Photo: Football Australia Leicester City’s push for survival in the FAWSL has seen them sign two Australian internationals. Here is what fans can expect from Remy Siemsen and Courtney Nevin. Australia had just lost 3-0 to the USA. Starting in central defence was an 18-year-oldContinue reading “Leicester City’s Aussie recruits can make a difference”
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