13/6/24 Above: Hannah Wilkinson (right) battles for Melbourne City against Sydney FC during the 2023/24 A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Sydney FC. After three seasons, Melbourne City’s all-time leading A-League Women scorer, Hannah Wilkinson, will depart the Club following the conclusion of her contract. Joining City ahead of the 2021/22 campaign, the New Zealand internationalContinue reading “Wilkinson departure: The striker & Dario Vidosic reflect”
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Fenton signs new deal with Sydney FC
11/6/24 Above: Kirsty Fenton celebrates for Sydney FC last season. Photo: Sydney FC. Kirsty Fenton has signed a new two-year contract with A-League Women champions Sydney FC, it was announced today. The 20-year-old defender has been one of the Sky Blues’ standout performers over the last two seasons. Her memorable opening goal in front ofContinue reading “Fenton signs new deal with Sydney FC”
Young Matildas discover U20 World Cup opponents
6/6/24 Above: The Young Matildas squad together at the U20 Asian Cup earlier this year. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Young Matildas have been drawn in Group A for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, and will take on hosts Colombia in the opening game of the tournament on 31st August. AustraliaContinue reading “Young Matildas discover U20 World Cup opponents”
Wheeler & Hunt reflect on the last week with the Matildas
by Ben Gilby (4/6/24) Above: Clare Wheeler (left) speaking to the media alongside Clare Hunt. Image: Football Australia. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a week for the Matildas. Two final chances to impress Tony Gustavsson before he named his squad for the Olympics, and Australian icon Lydia Williams’ final game on home soil. ThereContinue reading “Wheeler & Hunt reflect on the last week with the Matildas”
Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics
by Kris Goman at Accor Stadium for Impetus (4/6/24) Above: Steph Catley at the press conference today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The formal announcement of the Matildas squad selected for the Paris Olympics was made this morning. The team gathered at Olympic Park in Sydney for the announcement accompanied by the Olympic Chef deContinue reading “Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics”
Australia v China: Exclusive Photo Gallery
From Kris Goman at Accor Stadium for Impetus (3/6/24) Above: Clare Wheeler celebrates after putting Australia ahead against China today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia 2-0 China The Matildas’ farewell match to goalkeeping legend Lydia Williams ended in victory as second-half goals from Clare Wheeler and Hayley Raso sealed a 2-0 win over ChinaContinue reading “Australia v China: Exclusive Photo Gallery”
Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead
by Ben Gilby (2/6/24) Above: Lydia Williams and Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised both the level of emotions around the Matildas squad ahead of tomorrow’s game with China and the steely determination to “show who they really are.” As well as beingContinue reading “Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead”
Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw
by Ben Gilby (1/6/24) Above: Tameka Yallop and Tony Gustavsson speaking after yesterday’s 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide. Image: Football Australia. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson admitted his side “were not aggressive enough” and “played too slow” in the first half of their game with China yesterday, but hailed their famed Never Say DieContinue reading “Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw”
Last gasp Heyman the saviour
Australia 1-1 China from Emma Burke at Adelaide Oval for Impetus (31/5/24). Above: The Matildas celebrate after Michelle Heyman’s last gasp equaliser, five minutes into stoppage time against China in Adelaide today. Photo: Football Australia. A goal in the final minute of stoppage time from striker Michelle Heyman has secured a 1-1 draw for AustraliaContinue reading “Last gasp Heyman the saviour”
Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself
by Emma Burke in Adelaide for Impetus (30/5/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson (left) and attacker Caitlin Foord at today’s media conference in Adelaide. Photo: Emma Burke for Impetus. Ahead of Friday’s game against China in Adelaide, the first of two games in the ‘Til it’s Done Farewell Series,’ Matildas’ head coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself”
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