Central Coast Mariners 3-1 Sydney FC by Isabelle Campbell (2/11/24) Above: Celebration time for the Mariners today. Photo: Ninja A-League. In an exciting season opener at Industree Group Stadium, Central Coast Mariners showcased their dominance with a 3-1 victory against Sydney FC. Despite an even share of the possession, the Mariners were the team toContinue reading “Mariners begin season by defeating the champions”
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Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win
Germany 1-2 Australia by Ben Gilby (28/10/24) Above: Australia celebrate after Kyra Cooney-Cross’s stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a performance of grit, determination, and no little skill to pick themselves up off the floor from a nightmare start to claim a stunning win over Germany in Duisburg. After falling behind just five minutesContinue reading “Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win”
Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives
by Ben Gilby (27/10/24) Above: Caitlin Foord (9) in action for Australia against Switzerland on Friday. Photo: Marcio Machado / Football Australia. Some powerful performances for Arsenal in the WSL this season were transferred onto the international scene for Caitlin Foord on Friday night local time. The 29-year-old attacker put the Matildas in front againstContinue reading “Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives”
Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway
by Ben Gilby (15/10/24) Above: New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking at today’s season launch event in Kings Park. Image: Perth Glory. New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters recognises that his much-changed squad may take a while to settle, but their playing style and plans to help develop local players will standContinue reading “Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway”
Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas”
by Ben Gilby (12/10/24) Above: Tom Sermanni discusses his first squad and immediate aims for the Matildas squad. Image: Football Australia. Tom Sermanni admits that anyone who suggested he would be returning to international coaching was “mad” – but for the interim period that he is back in charge of the Matildas, he wants toContinue reading “Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas””
Woods and Lincoln look ahead to Young Matildas U20 World Cup opener
by Ben Gilby (29/8/24) Above: Alicia Woods speaking from Bogotá earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Young Matildas are making their final preparations in the Colombian capital Bogotá ahead of their opening U20 World Cup match on Saturday against the host nation with duo Alicia Woods and Chloe Lincoln in a confident mood as theyContinue reading “Woods and Lincoln look ahead to Young Matildas U20 World Cup opener”
Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window
21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”
Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney
Additional reporting by Ben Gilby (8/8/24) Above: Hana Lowry unveiled today by Sydney FC. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Sydney FC. Sydney FC today announced the major signing of Perth Glory’s Young Matildas star Hana Lowry on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old midfielder, a produce of the Football West NTC program made her debut forContinue reading “Lowry leaves the West aiming for Glory at Sydney”
Matildas exit Olympics group stage
USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 1/8/24 Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Til it’s Done It’s a saying that has become the call for Matildas and fans alike. It’s applicable on and off the field. In the 11 goal thriller over Zambia it was evident. Two goals down against USAContinue reading “Matildas exit Olympics group stage”
Perth Glory reveal new head coach
26/7/24 Above: Stephen Peters with Bethany Gordon after winning the NPLW NSW in 2022. Photo: NPL NSW. Perth Glory have today confirmed the appointment of Stephen Peters as the club’s new A-League Women’s Head Coach. Currently in charge of Macarthur Rams Women’s FC in the New South Wales National Premier League, Peters has signed aContinue reading “Perth Glory reveal new head coach”
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