Tag Archives: Ellie Carpenter

”Every game is a final”- Ellie Carpenter and Matildas gearing up for Paris

By Emma Burke 9/7/24 Above: Australia’s Ellie Carpenter. Photo Kris Goman for Impetus. Ahead of the Matildas’ final preparation game for the Olympic Games, defender Ellie Carpenter sat down with media to discuss the team’s hopes for Paris, her past Olympic appearances, the upcoming game against Canada, and being named Vice-Captain. “Every game is aContinue reading “”Every game is a final”- Ellie Carpenter and Matildas gearing up for Paris”

Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico

by Ben Gilby (6/4/24) Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking from the Matildas Florida base. Image: Football Australia. With a whole week of training behind them in the build-up to next week’s friendly with Mexico, Ellie Carpenter and Sharn Freier have been speaking from the Matildas’ Florida HQ. Ellie Carpenter: “I really think we can achieve somethingContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico”

Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty

Ben Gilby reports on the Australia defender Ellie Carpenter‘s chat with the media today plus, a photo gallery of the Matildas departing Sydney (21/7/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking earlier today. Image: CommBank Matildas. It was the morning after the night before, and Australia right back Ellie Carpenter outlined the mixture of emotions that resulted fromContinue reading “Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty”

Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football

By Kieran Yap (13/7/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Ellie Carpenter were all smiles at today’s media conference. Image: Football Australia. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has encouraged Matildas fans to treat the friendly against France as a celebration of football. Australia will play their final game before the World Cup against theContinue reading “Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the final of Coupe de France and comments the departure of Olympique Lyonnais President Jean-Michel Aulas. Plus, photos of Ellie Carpenter courtesy of Pauline Figuet who was pitch side (16/5/23). Above: Olympique Lyonnais, Winner of their 10th Coupe de France 2-1 against Paris St.Germain. Photo: Damien LG, Olympique Lyonnais. Olympique Lyonnais 2-1Continue reading “The View From France”

Carpenter & McNamara return for Matildas ahead of Lionesses and Scotland tests

by Ben Gilby (23/3/23) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson has unveiled a strong squad for the April international window matches against England and Scotland. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 24-player squad for next month’s internationals against Scotland and England. Whilst Steph Catley and Emily Gielnik are unavailable, there isContinue reading “Carpenter & McNamara return for Matildas ahead of Lionesses and Scotland tests”

The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 16th round of the 2022/23 D1 Arkema season. Plus, an exclusive photo gallery of Ellie Carpenter during Olympique Lyonnais versus Bordeaux game in the 15th round. Above: Sara Däbritz after scoring Olympique Lyonnais’ first goal from Eugénie Le Sommer’s pass. Photo: Olympique Lyonnais. National Team News Corinne Diacre, head coach ofContinue reading “The View From France”