By Genevieve Henry (18/2/25). Above: Ellie Carpenter walks out of the tunnel for Australia. Her leadership has been vital over the past few years. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Ahead of their first match against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup, Matildas Vice Captain Ellie Carpenter spoke to the press about the team’s ambitions for theContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter on the SheBelieves Cup: “We want to win for our country and we’ll be planning to do that””
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Sydney’s Struggles: There’s No Magic Fix
Above: Sydney FC in a huddle at Leichhardt Oval. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (1/4/25). Sydney FC are having a historically rough season. How could a team that won the Championship last season be at the bottom of the table? To massively oversimplify – they just can’t score. Defensively, they’re not shipping tons ofContinue reading “Sydney’s Struggles: There’s No Magic Fix”
Emily Gielnik vs Michelle Heyman: How can they be best utilised?
By Genevieve Henry (17/12/24). Above: Michelle Heyman (2) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan earlier this year. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. With two of the A-League Women’s best centre-forwards in the Matildas squad at the same time, Emily Gielnik and Michelle Heyman both give the future Matildas head coach different qualities to look at. Impetus’Continue reading “Emily Gielnik vs Michelle Heyman: How can they be best utilised?”
Tahlia Blanshard: “This is only the beginning”
by Genevieve Henry (11/12/24). Above: Tahlia Blanshard (3) surges forward for the ParaMatildas in their World Cup group game with the Republic of Ireland. Photo: Mark Avellino, supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. A part of the groundbreaking ParaMatildas side that became the first Australian team to win a football World Cup, Tahlia Blanshard hasContinue reading “Tahlia Blanshard: “This is only the beginning””
Teagan Micah: She’s Been Here the Whole Time
Above: Teagan Micah warming up pre-match against Iran. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. by Genevieve Henry (6/12/24). After an impressive performance by Teagan Micah between the sticks for the Matildas in the latest international window, many new fans are shocked at the competence of the current second-choice goalie. And it’s easy to see why—she’s beenContinue reading “Teagan Micah: She’s Been Here the Whole Time”
Emily Gielnik: “I worked hard to get here and I’ll definitely work even harder to stay.”
Above: Emily Gielnik making her presence known in her first game back in over two years. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (4/12/24). Ahead of their match against Taiwan at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni and forward Emily Gielnik spoke to the media on all things preparation, personnel, andContinue reading “Emily Gielnik: “I worked hard to get here and I’ll definitely work even harder to stay.””
Tom Sermanni and The Matildas are ready to “fight fire with fire” against Brazil
Above: Tom Sermanni speaking to the press ahead of Australia v Brazil. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (30/11/24). Ahead of the rematch with Brazil, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni spoke to the press about how Australia can improve, players that impressed him, and the “unbelievable” support surrounding the team. Thursday’s game against oneContinue reading “Tom Sermanni and The Matildas are ready to “fight fire with fire” against Brazil”
Polkinghorne: “Really special to be able to play one last game here at home.”
Above: Clare Polkinghorne in action against Iran. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (28/11/24) A legend of the Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne is preparing for a “really special” final game in green and gold. The most-capped Australian will say her goodbyes to the professional game (at least as a player) in her home inContinue reading “Polkinghorne: “Really special to be able to play one last game here at home.””
ParaMatildas win Australia’s first football World Cup “Redemption: We finally got it.”
Above: The ParaMatildas celebrate their historic world cup win. Photo: Mark Avellino/Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (19/11/24). The ParaMatildas claimed a historic win today in the IFCPF Women’s World Cup final, making them the first Australian national team to win a football world cup. The side, ranked the world number one, completed an impressive comebackContinue reading “ParaMatildas win Australia’s first football World Cup “Redemption: We finally got it.””
Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview
Above: Clare Hunt on signing day with Tottenham. Image: Tottenham Hotspur. by Genevieve Henry (15/11/24). Ahead of tomorrow’s huge North London derby in the Women’s Super League with Tottenham Hotspur Australian defender Clare Hunt answered Genevieve Henry’s questions about her transition to England, rapid ascent with the Matildas, and ultimate goals with Spurs. Hunt hasContinue reading “Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview”
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