by Ella McShane (4/7/25) Above: Matildas boss Joe Montemurro speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Having had just under a year since their last major tournament at the Olympics, the introduction of new tactics and players has highlighted the depth of the current Matildas squad. With the Asian Cup now on theContinue reading “Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success”
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Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win
Australia 2-0 Argentina by Isabelle Campbell at Marvel Stadium for Impetus (30/5/25). Above: Kahli Johnson celebrates her debut goal for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas put on an outstanding display of attacking mindset in a 2-0 win over Argentina at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. With several senior players unavailable, the fixture allowed fringe playersContinue reading “Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win”
Emphatic Victory seal Grand Final place
Melbourne Victory 3-1 Adelaide United Melbourne Victory win 6-2 on aggregate. by Emma Burke (10/5/25) Above: Melbourne Victory’s two goal hero Rachel Lowe celebrates earlier. Photo: A-Leagues. An emphatic 6-2 win for Melbourne Victory over Adelaide United on aggregate at the Home of the Matildas has secured their place in the A-League Women’s Grand Final.Continue reading “Emphatic Victory seal Grand Final place”
Charli Grant: Embracing challenges & growing as a result
by Ben Gilby (2/5/25) Above: Charli Grant in action for the Matildas against Korea Republic in the April international window. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. It’s been a challenging season for both Charli Grant and Tottenham Hotspur. At the time of writing, the North London side has only won five WSL games and are battlingContinue reading “Charli Grant: Embracing challenges & growing as a result”
A-League Women Awards: April 2025
Above: Impetus’ Player of the Month for April, Izzy Holly McNamara (centre). Photo: Melbourne City. Each month, Impetus‘ team of writers and photographers who cover the competition will vote to decide their best player, head coach, and young player in the A-League Women. Here are the winners from April. Player of the month: Holly McNamaraContinue reading “A-League Women Awards: April 2025”
Adelaide seal semi spot
Adelaide United 1-0 Western United by Alyce Collett (27/4/25) Above: Adelaide United celebrate Matilda McNamara’s winning goal. Photo: A-Leagues. Adelaide United have created history, defeating Western United 1-0 in the Elimination Final to win their first ever A-League Women’s final. After dominating early, Adelaide withstood relentless attacking from their visitors in the second half, andContinue reading “Adelaide seal semi spot”
Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective
20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”
Victory tune up for Finals with solid win
Melbourne Victory 2-0 Brisbane Roar by Alyce Collett (19/4/25) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate today with goalscorers Alex Chidiac (facing camera) and Nikki Flannery (far right). Photo: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory have had a solid tune-up for finals after defeating Brisbane Roar 2-0 this afternoon. The Victory were in control for much of the match, andContinue reading “Victory tune up for Finals with solid win”
City’s five-star finish seals unbeaten title winning season
Perth Glory 1-5 Melbourne City by Isabelle Campbell with EXCLUSIVE photography from Rob Lizzi (18/4/25) Above: Melbourne City celebrate their Premiership success after their victory over Perth Glory today. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Melbourne City swept Perth Glory away in style to clinch their fourth A-League Women Premier’s Plate – their second in aContinue reading “City’s five-star finish seals unbeaten title winning season”
Worts double sends Adelaide into Finals in confident mood
Adelaide United 2-1 Sydney FC by Ben Gilby (18/4/25) Above: Adelaide United’s two-goal hero Fiona Worts (red shirt) battles away against Sydney FC today. Photo: Adelaide United. Two goals from Fiona Worts against her former club ensured that Adelaide United came from behind to end Sydney FC’s unbeaten run and go into their home EliminationContinue reading “Worts double sends Adelaide into Finals in confident mood”
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