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Canada Loss Underlines The Importance of Building Depth

Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s defeat to Canada yesterday. With EXCLUSIVE photos by Kris Goman at Allianz Stadium (7/9/22). Above: The Matildas come together in the huddle before their impressive first half showing against Canada yesterday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. “How it looked is how it felt for us” said Caitlin Foord afterContinue reading “Canada Loss Underlines The Importance of Building Depth”

Gustavsson: It’s About Momentum

Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson ahead of the Matildas’ second friendly against Canada tomorrow (5/9/22). Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson has a lot to ponder ahead of tomorrow’s second game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Tony Gustavsson admitted today that he is still not sure on the availability ofContinue reading “Gustavsson: It’s About Momentum”

Conversion Rate An Issue As Canada Defeat Matildas

Impetus’ Kris Goman reports on Australia’s friendly against Canada earlier today and joined the post-match media conference with both Tony Gustavsson and Bev Priestman in Brisbane for us (3/9/22). Above: Canada celebrate Adriana Leon’s goal. Photo: Canada Soccer. Australia 0-1 Canada The Matildas haven’t played in Brisbane for some time and 25,016 people turned outContinue reading “Conversion Rate An Issue As Canada Defeat Matildas”

Gustavsson On Moving To Australia And Moving Australia Forward

Impetus’ Kris Goman heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson in his Brisbane media conference ahead of tomorrow’s first of two friendlies with Canada (2/9/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas are back in Australia after their northern hemisphere summer break to play reigning Olympic Champions Canada.Continue reading “Gustavsson On Moving To Australia And Moving Australia Forward”

Catley: Canada Pose A Great Challenge

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Arsenal defender Steph Catley as she looked ahead to the Matildas’ two games with Canada during the international window (31/8/22). Above: Steph Catley speaks today from Australia’s Queensland training base. Image: Football Australia. The final members of the Matildas squad arrived this morning as the full 23-player roster assembledContinue reading “Catley: Canada Pose A Great Challenge”

Matildas Set For Historic Match To Open New Stadium

9/6/22 Above: The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney, where the Matildas will play the first football match in September against Olympic champions Canada. Graphic: Sydney FC. The Matildas are set to create history, becoming the first football team to play at the new state-of-the-art Allianz Stadium in Sydney when they meet Tokyo 2020 Olympic ChampionsContinue reading “Matildas Set For Historic Match To Open New Stadium”

Canada Hold Germany At Bay To Take Maximum Points

Canada 1-0 Germany (21/2/22) Above: Vanessa Giles (24) celebrates her goal with Ashley Lawrence (10) and Desiree Scott (11). Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. By Darrell Allen at Carrow Road for Impetus with EXCLUSIVE photos from pitchside from Hannah Parnell. Three hours after the Lionesses match against Spain concluded, Carrow Road hosted its second matchContinue reading “Canada Hold Germany At Bay To Take Maximum Points”

Impetus 2021 Awards

It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”

Ballon d’Or: Contenders & Predictions

We highlight the contenders for this year’s FIFA Women’s Ballon d’Or and then four members of the Impetus writing team – Ben Gilby, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman discuss who they think deserves the award this year and who they suspect will win. Above: The Ballon d’Or. Photo: FIFA FIFA recently announced theContinue reading “Ballon d’Or: Contenders & Predictions”

International Round-Up

The past week has seen a huge amount of international women’s football. Ben Gilby rounds up the action in detail from Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. Our French editor Jean-Pierre Thiesset provides a special feature on France’s two matches. Above: Carli Lloyd waves to the crowd ahead of her final international appearance forContinue reading “International Round-Up”