Tameka Yallop: “What You See Is What You Get” With Us

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia and West Ham United midfielder Tameka Yallop at today’s Matildas media conference from their Townsville training base (6/4/22). Above: Tameka Yallop and daughter Harley at today’s Matildas media conference. Photo: Football Australia. Queenslander Tameka Yallop is delighted to be back in her home state. “Yeah, the weather’s certainly aContinue reading “Tameka Yallop: “What You See Is What You Get” With Us”

Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Manchester City stars Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso at their media conference at the Matildas Townsville training base today (5/4/22). Above: The Matildas training in Townsville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Alanna Kennedy spoke to the media today in Townsville ahead of Australia’s friendly with New ZealandContinue reading “Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash”

Katrina Gorry: Back With The Matildas

Australia midfielder Katrina Gorry spoke to the media from Townsville today ahead of The Matildas’ international with New Zealand. Impetus’ Ben Gilby watched on (4/4/22). Above: Katrina Gorry, talking to the media earlier today. Photo: Football Australia. Watching Katrina Gorry since she returned to the game at the start of the A-League Women season afterContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Back With The Matildas”

ParaMatildas Announce First Ever Training Squad

Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears all about the ParaMatildas’ first squad gathering in Canberra (1/4/22). Above: The ParaMatildas players gather today for a historic training camp. Photo: Football Australia. Head coach Kelly Stirton has selected an 11-player squad as the ParaMatildas today commence their first-ever national team training camp. Held at the Australian Institute of SportContinue reading “ParaMatildas Announce First Ever Training Squad”

Young Matildas Squad Announced For NZ Friendlies

31/2/22 Above: Young Matildas players Hana Lowry of Perth Glory (left) and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Bryleeh Henry (right) line up with head coach Leah Blayney. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Young Matildas will commence their preparations for the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup with a two-match international series against the New ZealandContinue reading “Young Matildas Squad Announced For NZ Friendlies”

Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan

Australian international Charli Grant spoke to Ben Gilby about her experiences at the Asia Cup at the start of the year and how she sees the new Damallsvenskan season with defending champions Rosengård (30/3/22). Above: Charli Grant in action for Rosengård in the Svenska Cupen a fortnight ago. Photo: Rosengård. 20-year-old defender Charli Grant isContinue reading “Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan”

Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming friendlies with New Zealand and Katrina Gorry who makes her long-awaited return to the Matildas squad (29/3/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson announces his squad to the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has namedContinue reading “Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies”

Grand Final Analysis: The Influence Of Amy Jackson

Kieran Yap analyzes yesterday’s A-League Women Grand Final and the influential role that Amy Jackson has on her Melbourne Victory team (28/3/22). Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate after winning the A-League Women Grand Final. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. There are some things that are more noticeable when you watch Melbourne Victory up close. The wayContinue reading “Grand Final Analysis: The Influence Of Amy Jackson”

Junior Matildas and Para Matildas News

Earlier today, both the Junior Matildas and ParaMatildas released important news ahead of training camps and World Cups (28/3/22). Above: Action from a previous Junior Matildas training camp from March 2021. Photo: Football Australia. Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has called up 22 promising young footballers as the Commonwealth Bank Junior Matildas return toContinue reading “Junior Matildas and Para Matildas News”

Melbourne’s Victory Leaves Sydney Heartbroken Again

Sydney FC 1-2 Melbourne Victory Report By Ben Gilby – EXCLUSIVE photos from pitchside at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium from Kris Goman (27/3/22) Above: Melbourne Victory celebrate their Grand Final win over Sydney FC today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus Despite Sydney FC dominating the vast majority of the Grand Final, it was Melbourne Victory whoContinue reading “Melbourne’s Victory Leaves Sydney Heartbroken Again”