Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on today’s Matildas pubic shirt presentation ceremony and presents the views of Australia stars Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and head coach Tony Gustavsson (11/7/23) Above: The Matildas are presented with their World Cup jerseys at a public ceremony in Melbourne today. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia. The Matildas received theirContinue reading “Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud””
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Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz
Ahead of Friday’s final friendly with France, Australia’s Hayley Raso spoke about the exciting times ahead for The Matildas. Ben Gilby reports (10/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Big life-defining moments have a habit of creeping up on you. For Real Madrid’s latest signing Hayley Raso, the realisation that we areContinue reading “Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz”
Charli Grant: Enjoying her football at Vittsjö leads to Matildas landmark
Australia defender Charli Grant speaks EXCLUSIVELY to Ben Gilby about regular minutes at Vittsjö aiding her development into a top international player, her goal for the Matildas that ended England’s long unbeaten run, and looking ahead to a home World Cup Above: Charli Grant (22) celebrates with Kyra Cooney Cross (left), Cortnee Vine, and MaryContinue reading “Charli Grant: Enjoying her football at Vittsjö leads to Matildas landmark”
The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) Above: Alex Chidiac, who has been selected for her first World Cup. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For 23 players, it is a dream come true. The chance to play for Australia at a World Cup, and on home soil. When Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’sContinue reading “The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready”
Perth Glory announce triple signings ahead of 2023/24 campaign
22/6/23 Above: Local young stars Georgia Cassidy (third right) and Grace Johnston (far right), pictured here with Hyundai NTC in the NPLW WA this season, have been unveiled by Perth Glory as new A-League Women singing this week. Photo: Football West. Perth Glory have unveiled three new signings this week with two of Western Australia’sContinue reading “Perth Glory announce triple signings ahead of 2023/24 campaign”
Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup
by Genevieve Henry (7/6/23) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross (23) dances her way through the South Africa midfield in October last year. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. When facing Australia, defences know who to watch out for – Sam Kerr. Teams will do everything within their power to mark the Matildas superstar out of the game. ThisContinue reading “Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup”
Dower announces Junior Matildas squad for Korea challenge
31/5/23 Above: The Junior Matildas, who will be off to Korea Republic next week. Photo: Football Australia. The Junior Matildas will continue their preparations for the 2024 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Round Two Qualifiers with a two-match international series against Korea Republic. The U-17 Australian Women’s National Team will travel to Paju, north ofContinue reading “Dower announces Junior Matildas squad for Korea challenge”
Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football
Impetus EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby Above: Trixie Tagg pictured in a St. George Budapest shirt – her achievements with the club are historic. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Trixie Tagg. Trixie Tagg is one of the pioneering legends of Australian women’s football. She was a top player in the late 1960s and 1970s, part ofContinue reading “Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football”
Blayney names Young Matildas squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers
16/5/23 Above: Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney, who named her squad for next month’s vital qualifiers today. Photo: Football Australia. Leah Blayney has named a 23-player squad as the Young Matildas continue their 2024 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign in Vietnam next month. The Round Two Qualifiers have seen Australia drawn inContinue reading “Blayney names Young Matildas squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers”
Wellington Phoenix announce departure of Natalie Lawrence
5/5/23 Above: Natalie Lawrence, who has today stepped down as head coach of Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Hagan Hopkins. A-League Women side Wellington Phoenix have announced today that head coach Natalie Lawrence will leave the club following a review of the team’s 2022-23 campaign. Phoenix finished bottom of the A-League ladder despite picking up points inContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix announce departure of Natalie Lawrence”
