by Ben Gilby (21/2/24). Above: Australia and West Ham United goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold: “I feel I belong now” Mackenzie Arnold has been part of the Matildas set-up for over a decade – but the West Ham United shot stopper revealed to the media todayContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge”
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Match Report: Western United 3-0 Wellington Phoenix
by Ryan Miller-Woods (18/2/24). Above: Western United celebrate during their win over Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. Photo: Western United. A commanding and outright dominant performance by Western United eased them up to the top of the A-League Women’s ladder for the first time this season with a 3-0 win over Wellington Phoenix at City VistaContinue reading “Match Report: Western United 3-0 Wellington Phoenix”
Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job”
by Ben Gilby (18/2/24) Above: Alanna Kennedy breaks through for Australia against Iran in the previous stage of Olympic qualifying. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. Alanna Kennedy is back from injury and ready to play a leading role in getting the Matildas to the Paris Olympics. Speaking to the gathered media, the defender said:Continue reading “Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job””
The Uzbekistan dossier
Ahead of next week’s first leg of the Olympic Games Final Qualifying Round tie between Australia and Uzbekistan in Tashkent, Ben Gilby takes a look at what The Matildas can expect (15/2/24). Above: Umida Zoirova (15) celebrates a goal for Uzbekistan with Aziza Norboyeva (18). Photo: AFC. Next Saturday, Australia venture to Tashkent to takeContinue reading “The Uzbekistan dossier”
Blayney reveals U20 Asian Cup squad
by Ryan Miller-Woods at Watermans Cove, Sydney (14/2/24). Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney (centre) with squad members (left to right) Claudia Cicco, Zara Kruger, Lara Gooch, and Shay Hollman today in Sydney. Photo: Tiff Williams, supplied to Impetus 71 by: Football Australia. Ahead of next month’s AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup, Young Matildas’Continue reading “Blayney reveals U20 Asian Cup squad”
Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April
12/2/24 Above: The Matildas are heading to the USA to take on Mexico in April. Photo: Football Australia. Australia confirmed today that they will take on Mexico in San Antonio, USA during the April international window. In the first meeting between the two nations since 2011, this fixture will be played at Toyota Field onContinue reading “Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April”
Brisbane Roar after win at Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-3 Brisbane Roar by Callum Logie (27/1/24) Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate a goal against the Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Marconi Stadium hosted an encounter between two sides on different sides of the table as Brisbane Roar managed to take some momentum from the Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wanderers came inContinue reading “Brisbane Roar after win at Wanderers”
Adelaide rock Perth with vital win
Adelaide United 2-1 Perth Glory by Jonathon Hagger (27/1/24) Above: Adelaide United celebrate a goal in their excellent win today. Photo: Adelaide United. Perth Glory’s recent disappointing run of form continued after doing down to defeat at Adelaide United, who started the day bottom of the table. It was a result that continued the Glory’sContinue reading “Adelaide rock Perth with vital win”
Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football
by Ben Carey (10/1/24). Above: Emma Checker – a key component in Melbourne Victory’s squad. Photo: Emma Checker Instagram. What a year 2023 was for Emma Checker. She graduated from university, witnessed a World Cup in her backyard, signed with a new club, and got married. Many of us might hope to achieve just one ofContinue reading “Emma Checker: Finding value beyond football”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Ryan Miller Woods report on two of this week’s media conferences from A-League Women clubs ahead of Round 11 (5/1/24). Central Coast Mariners By Ryan Miller-Woods Central Coast Mariners’ Bianca Galic and Head Coach Emily Husband are looking to build on the positives from their New Year’s Eve defeat to Perth Glory whenContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
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