With the season kicking off tomorrow, Impetus writers have had access to five of the teams’ media conferences this week. They report below (13/10/23). Above: Sydney FC lift last season’s A-League Women title. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Canberra United By Ryan Miller-Woods Ahead of their opening-round match of the A-League Women’s season against AdelaideContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
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Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut
By Genevieve Henry 12/10/23 Above: Clare Hunt in action for PSG against Manchester United. Photo’s by Matthew Appleby, pitch side for Impetus Clare Hunt played every single minute of Australia’s World Cup campaign. She did not achieve this significant feat by simply being good at football. She had trust put in her. From the momentContinue reading “Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut”
The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24
As Impetus gears up for our fourth season of comprehensive coverage of the competition, eight of our writers – Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, Ryan Miller-Woods, Denise Duffy, Emma Burke, Ben Carey, Genevieve Henry, and Kris Goman provide a detailed preview for every team in the league (11/10/23). Adelaide United By Ben Gilby This could wellContinue reading “The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24”
Kirk: Leicester are ready and primed for big opener
Impetus’ Genevieve Henry reports from Leicester City head coach Willie Kirk‘s media conference ahead of Sunday’s opening WSL game at newly promoted Bristol City (28/9/23). Above: Leicester City boss Willie Kirk – full of positivity about the season ahead. Photo: Leicester City. Ahead of Sunday’s clash with Bristol City, Leicester City head coach Willie KirkContinue reading “Kirk: Leicester are ready and primed for big opener”
Impetus Round Table: WSL Predictions
Five of our writers, Genevieve Henry, Kieran Yap, Emmanuel Faith, Aimee Logan, and Ben Gilby discuss what this season will look like in the Women’s Super League (27/9/23). Above: Chelsea’s Australian superstar Sam Kerr – out for more trophies for both club and on a personal level this season. Photo: Women’s Super League. Who doContinue reading “Impetus Round Table: WSL Predictions”
The stations of the Cooney-Cross
How Kyra became a complete midfielder by 21. Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action for Australia during the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup. Photo: Football Australia. By Kieran Yap, Liberty Simons and Genevieve Henry. (23/9/23) Melbourne Victory/ Western Sydney Wanderers: 2017-2022 There were only a few hundred people in AAMI Park when Kyra Cooney-Cross announced herselfContinue reading “The stations of the Cooney-Cross”
Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival
by Genevieve Henry (16/9/23) Above: Steph Catley (left) and Caitlin Foord’s telepathic connection at club and country is reaping rewards. Photo: Arsenal FC. Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley play like a well-oiled machine, pumping out chances and baffling the opponents. Arsenal’s Aussies have a relationship matched by no other duo in football, and it’s noContinue reading “Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival”
The ongoing battle to support Human Rights in sport
by Genevieve Henry in Sydney (19/8/23) Above: From left to right: Craig Foster, Kate Gill, and Minky Worden take part in the event on Thursday. Photo provided to Impetus by: UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australian Human Rights Institute, alongside international nonprofit Human Rights Watch hosted an eventContinue reading “The ongoing battle to support Human Rights in sport”
The potential to change the sporting landscape of a country
Among the Impetus team covering the World Cup are several who have watched, supported, and covered The Matildas for a number of years. Ben Gilby, Kieran Yap, and Genevieve Henry come together to share their thoughts on how a very special women’s football team is transforming the sporting landscape of a nation, and how theyContinue reading “The potential to change the sporting landscape of a country”
To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap 11/8/23 Above: Sam Kerr for Australia against France in July. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Tony Gustavsson will be in two minds about starting Sam Kerr. He is not alone. Whether or not to unleash the Matildas superstar upon the French defence from the first whistle or stick toContinue reading “To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question”
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