Above: Sam Kerr and Joe Montemurro post-match. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/12/25). After beating New Zealand 2-0 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Matildas captain Sam Kerr and head coach Joe Montemurro addressed the media in their post-match press conference. Goals to Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso secured the win in what was aContinue reading “Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro”
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Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again
Above: Joe Montemurro and Ellie Carpenter at Coopers Stadium. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (1/12/25). Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter and head coach Joe Montemurro talked to the press ahead of their second friendly match against New Zealand in the December international window. The match will take place Tuesday night at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.Continue reading “Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again”
Caitlin Foord on “super important” games against New Zealand
Above: Caitlin Foord talking to the media. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (27/11/25). Ahead of their first friendly against New Zealand, Matilda’s forward Caitlin Foord spoke to the press about the importance of this international window and what the team expects from their trans-Tasman rivals. “I always look forward to coming into camp, puttingContinue reading “Caitlin Foord on “super important” games against New Zealand”
Clare Hunt putting her best foot forward at Tottenham
Above: Clare Hunt in action for the Matildas against Japan at the SheBelieves Cup. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (22/10/25). Clare Hunt has been off to a flying start for the 25-26 season for Tottenham, establishing herself as one of the most composed and consistent centre backs in the Women’s Super League. PlayingContinue reading “Clare Hunt putting her best foot forward at Tottenham”
When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross
by Ben Gilby and Genevieve Henry (16/10/25) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action as a second-half substitute against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal’s start to the season has seen four points dropped to top four rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as being frustrated at home by Aston Villa,Continue reading “When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross”
Lyon make Arsenal pay
8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”
Princess Ibini “Heart and Soul” of Sydney Departs after a Decade
Above: Princess Ibini lifts the 2023-24 A-League Women Championship Trophy. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (28/8/25). One of the greatest Sky Blue and A-League Women players of all time in Princess Ibini is departing Sydney FC for an unnamed overseas opportunity. Her absence will be mourned as head coach Ante Juric calledContinue reading “Princess Ibini “Heart and Soul” of Sydney Departs after a Decade”
Mackenzie Hawkesby re-signs for Sydney: Can she put the Sky Blues back on top?
Above: Mackenzie Hawkesby celebrates in Sky Blue. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (7/8/2025). One of Sydney FC’s very best talents in Mackenzie Hawkesby has signed on to continue her career in Sky Blue for the 2025/26 A-League Women Season. Her one-year extension will help spur Sydney on in their quest to getContinue reading “Mackenzie Hawkesby re-signs for Sydney: Can she put the Sky Blues back on top?”
ParaMatildas Squad Announcement
Above: The CommBank ParaMatildas lift the IFCPF World Cup Trophy in 2024. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (6/8/25). ParaMatildas interim Head Coach Alicia Fergerson has named her 8-player squad that will travel to England to compete in the 2025 IFCPF Women’s Intercontinental Cup from August 18th–23rd at Loughborough University. This squad is packed toContinue reading “ParaMatildas Squad Announcement”
Australian U-23 Squad for ASEAN Women’s Championship Announced
Above: Western Australian talent Georgia Cassidy is among the names called up to the U-23 squad. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Football. by Genevieve Henry (7/30/25). Head Coach Joe Palatsides has announced the U-23 Squad that will be flying to Vietnam to compete in the ASEAN Women’s Championship taking place from August 6-19. The squadContinue reading “Australian U-23 Squad for ASEAN Women’s Championship Announced”
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