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””
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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””
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”
Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat
Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Perth Glory by Ben Gilby (25/11/23). Above: Chloe Knott, Wellington Phoenix’s match winner. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix produced a sparkling performance as they came from behind to become the first team defeat A-League Women leaders Perth Glory this season to win the Distance Derby in Auckland. Paul Temple’s side played someContinue reading “Nix’s comeback sends Glory to first defeat”
Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home
by Ben Gilby (22/11/23) Above: Perth Glory head coach Alex Epakis speaking to the media today. Image: Perth Glory. A-League Women leaders Perth Glory are about to make one of the longest journeys in any of the world’s leagues to fulfil a domestic club fixture as they prepare to face Wellington Phoenix at Auckland’s MountContinue reading “Epakis & Jale: We’re making the long trip to bring the points home”
Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test
23/11/23 Above: Georgia Cassidy (purple shirt), so impressive in her first A-League season, has received a Young Matildas call-up. Photo: Getty Images, supplied to Impetus by: Perth Glory FC. Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24-player squad as The Young Matildas continue their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup whenContinue reading “Blayney unveils Young Matildas squad for China test”
A-League Women Weekly Awards
Impetus’ team of contributors covering the competition unveil their choices as player, coach, and event of the week. The votes are tallied up across the season and totals revealed just before Finals as we crown our Player and Coach of the Season (20/11/23) Player of the week: BEN GILBY: Whilst we await confirmation of whatContinue reading “A-League Women Weekly Awards”
Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten
Perth Glory 2-2 Melbourne Victory Report by Ben Gilby. EXCLUSIVE match photography by Rob Lizzi at Macedonia Park (18/11/23). Above: Hana Lowry (centre) celebrates with team mates after her late equaliser at Macedonia Park. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. Two goals from Perth Glory young gun Hana Lowry book-ended a superb match at Macedonia ParkContinue reading “Lowry lashes late leveller to keep Perth unbeaten”
Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on Perth Glory’s media conference with captain Tash Rigby ahead of her 100th appearance for the club on Saturday, and head coach Alex Epakis on his skipper’s influence, the challenge of Melbourne Victory and the impact of his young locally produced stars (16/11/23). Above: Tash Rigby speaking to the media todayContinue reading “Epakis: Perth pride ahead of big day for captain Rigby”
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