Above: Cortnee Vine lifts the 2022-23 Premier’s plate, with Charlotte McLean on her left. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (15/6/24). Cortnee Vine and Charlotte McLean, Sydney FC’s most iconic and beloved duo, announced on Friday that they are to depart the Sky Blues for the NWSL. After four years with the club, Vine isContinue reading ““It’s emotional, but Sky Blue forever”: Vine and McLean leave Sydney”
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Lydia Williams, Number One
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (5/6/24). With Lydia Williams set to retire from international football, Impetus Football looks back at the impact she had during her career, and the legacy she leaves on and off the field. When Lydia Williams made her debut for The Matildas it was a different era. Five years onContinue reading “Lydia Williams, Number One”
Mackenzie Hawkesby bleeds Sky Blue and has renewed her contract for One More Year
Above: Cortnee Vine and Mackenzie Hawkesby (right) celebrate their recent Championship. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (15/5/24). Sydney announced on Tuesday that Mackenzie Hawkesby had renewed her contract for one more season. The Grand Final player of the match turned the Sky Blues’ season around when she returned midseason from a disappointing stint overseasContinue reading “Mackenzie Hawkesby bleeds Sky Blue and has renewed her contract for One More Year”
Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.”
Above: Cortnee Vine chasing down an opportunity to score earlier this season. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (3/5/24). Matildas star Cortnee Vine is all set to go in the A-League Women Grand Final this Saturday at AAMI Park against fierce competitors Melbourne City. She spoke to the media about Sydney FC’s relationshipContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “No other coach does it like Ante.””
Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024
Impetus writers voted on the best three players and coaches for the 2023/24 season of the A-League Women. It was a big season with some stellar performances and intriguing narratives. Here, we reveal who was voted in our top three spots for both categories, and members of our team covering the league this season explainContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards 2023/2024”
Cortnee Vine: “It’s about who wants it more.”
Above: Cortnee Vine speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s semi-final second leg. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (26/4/24). Following a successful outing to Gosford, Sydney FC return home to play the second leg of their semi-final tie with the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday. Matildas star and last weekend’s player of the matchContinue reading “Cortnee Vine: “It’s about who wants it more.””
Margaux Chauvet: “It’s an absolute honour to play for Sydney FC and the perfect motivation going into this weekend’s semi-final.”
Above: Margaux Chauvet (blue) tussling with her former club. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (26/4/24). A standout in Sky Blue, Margaux Chauvet announced that she had re-signed with Sydney until the end of the 2025-26 A-League Women season on Wednesday. The 21-year old has played an important role so far this season, and willContinue reading “Margaux Chauvet: “It’s an absolute honour to play for Sydney FC and the perfect motivation going into this weekend’s semi-final.””
Sydney FC’s Jordan Thompson: “We want to show up. We want to play like Sydney FC.”
Above: Sydney FC huddle. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (20/4/24). After a two week hiatus following a rough pair of games, Sydney FC are back in action this weekend against the Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the semi final in the A-League Women. American defender Jordan Thompson spoke to the mediaContinue reading “Sydney FC’s Jordan Thompson: “We want to show up. We want to play like Sydney FC.””
Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone
Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) and Genevieve Henry (GH) have been writing about Australian women’s football for a number of years. Yet they are both based thousands of miles away from the country. So why are they so passionate about the Australian women’s game? In this discussion article, they reveal their motivations and fondest memories ofContinue reading “Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone”
Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time”
Above: Mackenzie Arnold in action at training in Florida. Image: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (4/4/24). Impetus’ Genevieve Henry spoke to Mackenzie Arnold following another day of camp in Florida with the Matildas. An unusual camp, with a week of just training without a match to interrupt the flow, Arnold discussed the importance ofContinue reading “Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time””
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