Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods and Ben Gilby report on three of this week’s media conferences to date ahead of the A-League Women’s return after the international window (7/12/23). Canberra United by Ryan Miller-Woods Canberra United go into the weekend’s match away to Brisbane Roar bottom of the A-League Women’s ladder but do have two games inContinue reading “A-League Women media conferences”
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Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts
By Emma Burke (6/12/23). Above: The Matildas in training to face Canada: Photo: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. Matildas’ head coach Tony Gustavsson has faced Australian and Canadian media in a match day -1 press conference to discuss his reasoning behind line-up choices, playing on synthetic grass, and the importance of this game as an opportunity to farewellContinue reading “Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts”
Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain”
by Ben Gilby (4/12/23) Above: Caitlin Foord speaking today from the Matildas camp in Vancouver. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of Australia’s final game of a historic 2023, attacker Caitlin Foord reflected on both the challenges of this particular international window, and her year for both club and country. Foord was one of a number ofContinue reading “Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain””
Siemsen: “It’s all part of the learning of becoming an international footballer”
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””
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”
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