Olympics Preview: Canada

by Emma Burke (13/7/24) Above: Defending the gold medal that they won in Tokyo – Canada. Photo: Canada Soccer. When Canada take to the field at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games it will mark their fifth consecutive appearance at the competition and will see them going out to defend the gold medal they won inContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Canada”

”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”

Last gasp Heyman the saviour

Australia 1-1 China from Emma Burke at Adelaide Oval for Impetus (31/5/24). Above: The Matildas celebrate after Michelle Heyman’s last gasp equaliser, five minutes into stoppage time against China in Adelaide today. Photo: Football Australia. A goal in the final minute of stoppage time from striker Michelle Heyman has secured a 1-1 draw for AustraliaContinue reading “Last gasp Heyman the saviour”

Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself

by Emma Burke in Adelaide for Impetus (30/5/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson (left) and attacker Caitlin Foord at today’s media conference in Adelaide. Photo: Emma Burke for Impetus. Ahead of Friday’s game against China in Adelaide, the first of two games in the ‘Til it’s Done Farewell Series,’ Matildas’ head coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself”

Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel

A-League Women All-Stars 0-1 Arsenal Report by Emma Burke, EXCLUSIVE match photos by Kris Goman, from AAMI Park for Impetus (25/5/24). Above: Arsenal’s Australian international Caitlin Foord (red shirt) rises above Alex Chidiac at AAMI Park yesterday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Arsenal may have taken the win against the A-League Women All Stars atContinue reading “Arsenal praise the All Stars and Eidevall learns the true toll of travel”

”It’s a first for women’s football…”- Steph Catley excited to face the All Stars

Impetus’ Emma Burke and Kris Goman were at the Arsenal media conference and training session in Melbourne today ahead of their game against the A-League Women All Stars tomorrow to bring you all the details from the event (23/5/24). Above: Kim Little, Jonas Eidevall, and Steph Catley at today’s Arsenal media conference in Melbourne. Photo:Continue reading “”It’s a first for women’s football…”- Steph Catley excited to face the All Stars”

Bryleeh Henry’s birthday plans: A Championship for City

By Emma Burke 3/5/24 Melbourne City’s attack has looked unstoppable in recent weeks. Dangerous wingback Bryleeh Henry talks to Impetus Football about her change in position and season so far. According to Bryleeh Henry, the result of Saturday’s A-League Women’s Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC will make for either “the best orContinue reading “Bryleeh Henry’s birthday plans: A Championship for City”

The A-League double is in sight for Melbourne’s McKenna sisters

By Emma Burke 26/4/24 Melbourne City’s Tijan and Leticia McKenna are sisters, housemates, premiership teammates and Grand Final aspirants. Ahead of the semi final second leg, they talk to Impetus Football about the season so far. “We’ve suffered some hard losses… so it’d be a nice little closing for the story we’ve written the wholeContinue reading “The A-League double is in sight for Melbourne’s McKenna sisters”

Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time

by Emma Burke (11/4/24) Above: (Left to right) Melbourne City’s Julia Grosso, Rachel Lowe of Melbourne Victory, and Western United’s Catherine Zimmerman at the Hosier Lane media event. Photo provided to Impetus by: Getty Images via Western United. The A-League Women Finals are almost upon us, and earlier this week the Victoria triumvirate of MelbourneContinue reading “Strap yourselves in – it’s Finals time”

Western United and Central Coast Mariners lock in back to back finals

Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Western United By Emma Burke 28/3/24 Above: Peta Trimis for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Two late goals to each side have seen Central Coast Mariners and Western United FC split the points after their one all draw in Gosford for the first game of the final round. It was CentralContinue reading “Western United and Central Coast Mariners lock in back to back finals”