by Ben Gilby (3/12/23). Above: Remy Siemsen speaking as The Matildas begin their preparations for the second match against Canada this international window. Image: Football Australia. Just under two years since her last international start, and within weeks of making a return to club football after a debilitating ankle injury, Remy Siemsen revealed the challengesContinue reading “Siemsen: “It’s all part of the learning of becoming an international footballer””
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Matildas suffer after they “go extreme”
Canada 5-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (2/12/23). Above: Three of Canada’s four goalscorers come together to celebrate – (from left to right) Adriana Leon, Nichelle Prince, and Cloe Lacasse. Photo: CANWNT. An Australia side, which could be described at best as “experimental” crashed to a 5-0 defeat to Canada on Vancouver Island in the firstContinue reading “Matildas suffer after they “go extreme””
“Back yourself in and enjoy yourself.” – Emily van Egmond’s advice for new Matildas
By Emma Burke (29/11/23). Above: Matildas star Emily van Egmond (right) with Newcastle Jets. Photo: Liberty A-League. In the lead-up to the Matildas’ final two games of 2023, midfielder Emily van Egmond told the media today that this international window is all about “building momentum,” as the Paris Olympic Games are, “right around the corner.”Continue reading ““Back yourself in and enjoy yourself.” – Emily van Egmond’s advice for new Matildas”
Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories”
by Ben Gilby (28/11/23). Above: Clare Polkinghorne speaking today as the Matildas began to gather in Canada for two matches this international window. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s legendary defender Clare Polkinghorne told the media today that whilst she has “pretty good memories” of the nations’ most recent meeting with forthcoming opponents Canada at the WorldContinue reading “Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories””
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition reveal their choices for player, coach, and event of the week. Every vote for player and coach of the week is kept and tallied up just ahead of Finals when our Player and Coach of the season will be announced (27/11/23). Player of the week: BEN GILBY: EmilyContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Jets beat Canberra in seven-goal thriller
Canberra United 3-4 Newcastle Jets By Kieran Yap (26/11/23). Above: Sarina Bolden (right) and Libby Copus-Brown (left) for Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Jets Twitter. The Newcastle Jets won an entertaining match against Canberra United and showed that they are more than just the Emily van Egmond show. Newcastle went into this game buoyed by theContinue reading “Jets beat Canberra in seven-goal thriller”
Weinert wins it late for Victory
Melbourne Victory 2-1 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap (26/11/23). Above: Kurea Okino, left celebrates after scoring her first goal for Melbourne Victory. Photo: MVFC Twitter. A late goal from Mackenzie Weinert has secured Melbourne Victory a 2-1 win against the Central Coast Mariners in a close contest at The Home of The Matildas. TheContinue reading “Weinert wins it late for Victory”
Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat
Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (25/11/23). Above: Chloe Knott, Wellington Phoenix’s match winner. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix produced a sparkling performance as they came from behind to become the first team defeat A-League Women leaders Perth Glory this season to win the Distance Derby in Auckland. Paul Temple’s side played someContinue reading “Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat”
Wanderers grab season’s maiden win at Western United
Western United 0-2 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ryan Miller-Woods (25/11/23). Above: Sophie Harding celebrates her opening goal for Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: A-Leagues. Despite only having had 38.7% possession come the end of the match, Western Sydney Wanderers achieved their first win of the season against Western United with goals from Sophie Harding and CushlaContinue reading “Wanderers grab season’s maiden win at Western United”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Members of the Impetus team of contributors covering the league report on the media conferences ahead of this weekend’s action (24/11/23). Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United head coach Njegosh Popovich and Ruby Nathan reflected on the club’s long-awaited return to A-League Women action against Newcastle Jets on Sunday. This will be their firstContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
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