Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 26/11/2024 Above: Morgan Aquino in her A-League Women days. Photo: Perth Glory Impetus profiles the newest of the new faces called up to The Matildas. The latest Matildas squad announcement for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei brings both excitement and opportunity as five uncapped talents—Morgan Aquino,Continue reading “Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?”
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Glory shared between Canberra and Perth
Canberra United 1-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (24/11/24) Above: Izzy Dalton (centre) celebrates her goal for Perth Glory with Tijan McKenna (left of centre) and Sarah O’Donoghue (right of centre) as Georgia Cassidy (left) and Megan Wynne (right) rush to join them. Photo: Perth Glory. Perth Glory produced a performance full of positives, buoyedContinue reading “Glory shared between Canberra and Perth”
Chinnama: “We feel the sting” and aim to get better next game
by Ben Gilby (23/11/24) Above: Perth Glory defender Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s game against Canberra United in Sydney. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Young Matildas defender Naomi Chinnama believes that with the squad’s plethora of new players gradually beginning to gel, performances and results are about to improve. The WesternContinue reading “Chinnama: “We feel the sting” and aim to get better next game”
Glory for Perth who end long wait for home win
Perth Glory 3-2 Newcastle Jets by Ben Gilby (10/11/24) Above: Perth Glory celebrate during their victory against Newcastle Jets today. Photo: Perth Glory. An impressive display from a burgeoning young Perth Glory side saw the Western Australian outfit deservedly clinch their first home win for almost a calendar year. Stephen Peters’ side showed real promiseContinue reading “Glory for Perth who end long wait for home win”
Bold Predictions for the A-League Women season.
By Impetus Writers 1/11/24 Above: Michelle Heyman for Canberra United. Photo: Canberra United Impetus writers Ben Gilby, Jonathon Hagger, Kieran Yap, and Emma Burke look at the season ahead and make some specific predictions. Next-gen stars from the West take the league by storm by Ben Gilby Perth Glory never quite managed to reach theirContinue reading “Bold Predictions for the A-League Women season.”
Peters & Dalton: We’re pumped and ready for the challenges ahead
by Ben Gilby (30/10/24) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking earlier today to the media. Image: Perth Glory. A new look Perth Glory side face one of the toughest possible opening round tasks – a trip to Melbourne City – but new head coach Stephen Peters and captain Izzy Dalton cannot wait. FacingContinue reading “Peters & Dalton: We’re pumped and ready for the challenges ahead”
A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25
Seven Impetus writers who will be covering the league for us this season come together to provide a team-by-team preview (30/10/24). Above: Sydney FC celebrate during last season’s Grand Final – can they repeat that success again in 2024/25. Photo: A-League Women. Adelaide United by Jonathon Hagger Adelaide United starts the season with a freshContinue reading “A-League Women Season Preview 2024/25”
Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win
Germany 1-2 Australia by Ben Gilby (28/10/24) Above: Australia celebrate after Kyra Cooney-Cross’s stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a performance of grit, determination, and no little skill to pick themselves up off the floor from a nightmare start to claim a stunning win over Germany in Duisburg. After falling behind just five minutesContinue reading “Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win”
Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives
by Ben Gilby (27/10/24) Above: Caitlin Foord (9) in action for Australia against Switzerland on Friday. Photo: Marcio Machado / Football Australia. Some powerful performances for Arsenal in the WSL this season were transferred onto the international scene for Caitlin Foord on Friday night local time. The 29-year-old attacker put the Matildas in front againstContinue reading “Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives”
Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway
by Ben Gilby (15/10/24) Above: New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters speaking at today’s season launch event in Kings Park. Image: Perth Glory. New Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters recognises that his much-changed squad may take a while to settle, but their playing style and plans to help develop local players will standContinue reading “Stephen Peters on Perth being on the front foot and giving local players a pathway”
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