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Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup

By Isabelle Campbell 06/09/2024 Leicester City line up at the Perth International Football Cup. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus This past week I, along with countless other avid women’s football fans, was in attendance at HBF Park across all three game days of the Perth International Football Cup. Bringing together high-profile teams from both England’s Women’sContinue reading “Kicking Off a New Era?: The Inaugural Perth International Football Cup”

What does the signing of Demi Stokes mean for Newcastle United?

Above: Demi Stokes pictured at St James’ Park after signing for newly promoted Championship side, Newcastle United Photo: Newcastle United Official Media By Caitlin Kelly (8/9/24)  Championship side, Newcastle United, announced the signing of former Manchester City defender, Demi Stokes. After making 113 appearances and spending the last nine years at Manchester City, what impactContinue reading “What does the signing of Demi Stokes mean for Newcastle United?”

Prakash and Kruger reflect on U20 World Cup debuts

By Kieran Yap 2/9/24 Above: The Young Matildas in training. Photo: Ann Odong. Football Australia. Following the opening game against Colombia, the Young Matildas have focussed on recovery and quick improvement by the time they face Mexico. Avaani Prakash and Zara Kruger both made their FIFA tournament debut’s in the 2-0 loss and spoke toContinue reading “Prakash and Kruger reflect on U20 World Cup debuts”

‘This narrative of pampering is very disappointing to hear’: Football Australia responds to media coverage

By Kris Goman 5/8/24 Above: Football Australia CEO James Johnson. Photo: Kris Gorman James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia met with media this morning in Leichhardt, fresh off the plane from France, to talk about the Matildas journey at the Paris Olympics, the plans for replacing Tony Gustavsson and he also responded to the criticism the team hasContinue reading “‘This narrative of pampering is very disappointing to hear’: Football Australia responds to media coverage”

England win at Carrow Road for Lauren Hemp’s homecoming

England 2-1 Republic of Ireland By Fran Lever Above: England in the huddle. Photo: Lionesses. Alex Greenwood gained her spot back in the starting XI as England hosted the Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road for Lauren Hemp’s homecoming. The visitors were missing a key player in Katie McCabe as the fight for Euro 2025Continue reading “England win at Carrow Road for Lauren Hemp’s homecoming”

Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup

by Ben Gilby (12/7/24) Above: Hayley Raso in training this week at the Matildas pre-Olympic camp in North Spain. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. Whilst Australia have evolved their style and added depth to their squad since last year’s World Cup, attacker Hayley Raso feels that experiencing high pressure and overcoming adversity in waysContinue reading “Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup”

Lionesses camp latest

by Freya Ward at St. George’s Park for Impetus with exclusive photography from Aimee Reynolds (10/7/24). England are preparing to face Ireland and Sweden in the final two games of their UEFA EURO qualifying group stage. Alessia Russo described the upcoming fixtures as “two massive games.” The squad must bring their A-game to secure automatic qualification,Continue reading “Lionesses camp latest”

New Faces join Young Matildas to play New Zealand

By Kieran Yap 3/7/24 Above: Western United and Bulls FC Academy player Avaani Prakash will join the Young Matildas. Photo: Western United. The Young Matildas will continue preparations for the U20 World Cup with a series of friendlies against New Zealand, and Leah Blayney will use those games to test out some new faces aheadContinue reading “New Faces join Young Matildas to play New Zealand”

Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain

2/7/24 Above: The Matildas gather after the announcement of the squad for the Olympic Games. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia will take on reigning Olympic gold medallists, Canada, in the south of Spain in a final international fixture before commencing their Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign.  Australia and Canada will face off on SaturdayContinue reading “Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain”