Above: The Matildas line up against Germany October 10. Image: Football Australia. Germany 4-2 Australia By Genevieve Henry (10/10/26). The Matildas were outclassed by Germany Saturday morning at BBBank Wildpark in Karlsruhe, falling 4-2 in a high-scoring and defensively poor match. After a MD-1 press conference where head coach Joe Montemurro said preparing for theContinue reading “Uninspired Matildas fall to Germany”
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Ellie Carpenter is adding another dimension to her game
Above: Ellie Carpenter defends against Mexico in June. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus Football. Chelsea defender Ellie Carpenter has started her second Barclays Women’s Super League season with a bang. Technically, she is still playing her preferred position at right back. However, Carpenter has increasingly resembled a winger for the Blues. At Chelsea, that attackingContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter is adding another dimension to her game”
Caitlin Foord eyes 150th appearance as Matildas continue “learning process”
Above: Caitlin Foord and Joe Montemurro speak to the media at the MD-1 press conference. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus Football. By Genevieve Henry (6/8/2026) Matildas forward Caitlin Foord is set to make her 150th appearance in the green and gold as Australia hosts Mexico in Sydney for game two of the friendly series. FoordContinue reading “Caitlin Foord eyes 150th appearance as Matildas continue “learning process” “
Joe Montemurro names mixed Matildas squad for Mexico friendlies
Above: The CommBank Matildas lineup against Kenya in the April window. Image: Matildas via X. By Genevieve Henry (20/5/26). Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his squad for the June friendly series against Mexico in Newcastle and Sydney. With one first-time call-up and two potential milestone appearances, Montemurro is bringing a mix of experienceContinue reading “Joe Montemurro names mixed Matildas squad for Mexico friendlies”
Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge
Above: Joe Montemurro talks to the media. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/5/2026). Australia will host Mexico in a two game series in June, Football Australia announced Friday. The Matildas will kick off the series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on June 6 before travelling to Sydney for game two at CommBank StadiumContinue reading “Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge”
Asian Cup Preview: Australia
Above: Australia lines up for a team photo. Image: Clare Wheeler’s Instagram. By Genevieve Henry (28/2/26). The hosts of the 2026 Asian Cup will be looking to reclaim their Asian crown on home soil in a tournament set to draw on the support of the Australian public. Competing in Group A with South Korea, theContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Australia”
Asian Cup Preview: Japan
Above: Japan lines up for friendlies against Canada in December 2025. Image: JFA. By Genevieve Henry and Alyce Collett (27/2/26). The Japanese Women’s National Team, known as the Nadeshiko, are the team looking best positioned to win the 2026 Asian Cup. Drawn into Group C alongside Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei, Japan will compete inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Japan “
Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei
Above: The Chinese Taipei Women’s National Team are ready to compete in a competition which they are very familiar with. Image: Chinese Taipei Football Federation Facebook. By Genevieve Henry and Emmanuel Faith (26/2/26). Chinese Taipei is one of the most storied nations competing in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Their history and long-lasting legacy givesContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei”
Asian Cup Preview: India
Above: India lines up for a team photo. Image: Indian Football on X. By Genevieve Henry (25/2/26). The Indian women’s national team, known fondly as the Blue Tigresses, were one of the better teams in Asia in the early days of the AFC. Since then, their dominance has fluctuated due to lack of support, butContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: India”
Asian Cup Preview: Vietnam
Above: The Vietnamese Women’s National Team lines up. Image: VNA. By Genevieve Henry (24/2/26). The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng or Golden Star Women Warriors, have been a powerhouse in Southeast Asia for decades now. They competed in their first World Cup in 2023 and have participated inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Vietnam”
