World Cup Preview: Argentina

by Jorge Ceron (13/7/23). Above: Argentina battle against Colombia in the knock-out stages of the Copa América last year. Photo: Inside The Games Argentine soccer continues to celebrate after the World title won last winter in the men’s world cup, and now the Argentine women’s team will try to continue with the mysticism and magic.Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Argentina”

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”

World Cup Preview: Italy

by Genevieve Henry (12/7/23) Above: Italy celebrate their qualification after edging out Switzerland for an automatic spot at the World Cup. Photo: FIFA. The Italian Women’s National Team, known as Le Azzure (The Blues) are a rising team in the world of women’s football. They have always been a steadily growing team on the EuropeanContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Italy”

World Cup Preview: South Africa

by Genevieve Henry (11/7/23) Above: South Africa lift the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations last year. Photo: CGTN Africa. South Africa, affectionately known as Banyana Banyana (The Girls), has been on the brink of something special for some time now. After winning the Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), they will be looking to prove thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: South Africa”

World Cup Preview: Sweden

by Camilia Lane (10/7/23) Above: Sweden will be hoping for plenty of celebrations in July and August at the World Cup. Photo: Naomi Baker. Ranked third in the world, Sweden always seen to produce strong performances when a major tournament comes around. Peter Gerhardsson will manage the team for his sixth year after taking overContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Sweden”

Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz

Ahead of Friday’s final friendly with France, Australia’s Hayley Raso spoke about the exciting times ahead for The Matildas. Ben Gilby reports (10/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Big life-defining moments have a habit of creeping up on you. For Real Madrid’s latest signing Hayley Raso, the realisation that we areContinue reading “Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz”

World Cup Preview: Panama

by Genevieve Henry (9/7/23) The Panama Women’s National Team has been on the brink of success for years, and in qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, they have gone above and beyond expectations. Nicknamed Las Canaleras, this young, talented, and beloved team will aim to give their fans hope for the future. Above: Panama celebrateContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Panama”

World Cup Preview: Jamaica

by Rachel Cohen (8/7/23) Above: Heading for their second World Cup in a row – Jamaica. Photo: JFF. Known as the Reggae Girlz, this is Jamaica’s second World Cup qualification in a row. They have few expectations but have sufficient quality to hope they might pull off a surprise. More trivially, off the pitch, forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Jamaica”

23 Players under the age of 23 to look out for at the World Cup

Impetus’ Genevieve Henry and Liberty Simons team up to highlight who they believe are the young players who will light up this year’s World Cup (7/7/23) Above: Germany’s Lena Oberdorf, one of the top young stars identified by Impetus to keep an eye on at the World Cup. Photo: 90 Minutes. Lena Oberdorf  It’s noContinue reading “23 Players under the age of 23 to look out for at the World Cup”

World Cup Preview: Brazil

by Aimee Reynolds (7/7/23) Above: Brazil celebrate their qualification. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez. The Brazil national women’s team is one of the strongest teams in the world, ranked ninth overall. Pia Sundhage’s side has some of the most skillful players in the world which could lead to big things for this July and August.  Squad Goalkeepers:Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Brazil”