By Alice de Koster-Kitto 27/10/2025 Above: Steph Catley scores for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Steph Catley spoke to the media following a 2-1 win against Cymru in Cardiff this past weekend, reflecting on her takeaways from the victory and her hopes for the Matildas’ upcoming clash against England this Wednesday. Catley was absent from theContinue reading “Steph Catley: “To win a major trophy with this team would mean absolutely everything to me.””
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Lyon make Arsenal pay
8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”
Slegers says Arsenal must improve ahead of Manchester City clash
By Alice de Koster-Kitto (3/10/2025) Above: a previous meeting between Arsenal and City. Photo: Arsenal website. Arsenal head to the Joie Stadium this Saturday, where improvement will be top of mind as they take on Manchester City. The match follows a lackluster start to the season for the European champions, and their intent is toContinue reading “Slegers says Arsenal must improve ahead of Manchester City clash”
WSL: Can Brighton defeat injury-hit Everton?
By Alice de Koster-Kitto and Alyce Collett (27/9/25) Above: Brighton v Everton last season. Photo: Steve Bardens/Getty Images. The WSL continues this weekend for gameweek three. Following last weekend’s huge win over West Ham, Brighton are feeling confident. Can they hold on to this confidence against a Toffees’ team that can be dangerous? Or willContinue reading “WSL: Can Brighton defeat injury-hit Everton?”
Heyman and Jagarinec: Women’s Football needs Canberra United
by Alice de Koster-Kitto (19/8/25). Above: Canberra United’s Matildas star Michelle Heyman speaking to the media yesterday. Image: Canberra United Australian footballing giant Michelle Heyman has re-signed with Canberra United, along with head coach Antoni Jagarinec, ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season. The re-signing marks Jagarinec’s second season in green, while Heyman will lead theContinue reading “Heyman and Jagarinec: Women’s Football needs Canberra United”
One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.
By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/6/25 Above: Emily Husband with the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Why are women still underrepresented in senior coaching roles, and what can be done to change that? The A-League Women is gaining momentum, with rising talent and growing fan interest, but behind the scenes, progress is farContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”
“I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 2/6/25 Above: Joe Montemurro. Photo: Football Australia Football Australia has announced Joe Montemurro’s appointment as head coach of the Matildas, with his tenure looking to extend to at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics “To be given the opportunity to lead, I think probably one of the best brands in the world,Continue reading ““I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach”
How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph
Above: From left to right – Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley with the UEFA Champions League trophy last night. Photo: UWCL. 25/5/25 Three Impetus writers – Genevieve Henry, Ella McShane, and Alice de Koster-Kitto analyse the impact that Arsenal’s Australian internationals had in their superb European Champions League Final victory last night. Shining,Continue reading “How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph”
Mariners hold firm to take out Victory
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners win 5-4 on penalties after extra-time. by Alice de Koster-Kitto (18/5/25) Above: Central Coast Mariners lift the A-League Women Grand Final trophy in only their second year back in the competition. Photo: A-Leagues Central Coast Mariners have been crowned the 2024/25 A-League Women Champions after defeatingContinue reading “Mariners hold firm to take out Victory”
“There’s no doubt we can beat them”
by Alice de Koster-Kitto (14/5/25) Above: Annalise Rasmussen celebrates – the forward is positive that her and her team mates will have a lot more to enjoy on Sunday at the A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Central Coast News. Days after defeating ‘invincible’ Melbourne City in a thrilling semi-final showdown, the Central Coast Mariners haveContinue reading ““There’s no doubt we can beat them””
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