By Isabelle Campbell 28/06/2025 Above: Amy Sayer for Australia. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Following their 3-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday night, the Matildas and head coach Joe Montemurro have set their sights on the second game in the series and on continuing to build a cohesive identity under the newly appointed boss. TheContinue reading ““It’s about doing the small things right” : Joe Montemurro and Amy Sayer Look Ahead to the Next Match”
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“The Official Start of Our Build-Up for the Asian Cup”: The Montemurro Era Begins
By Isabelle Campbell 26/06/25 Above : Joe Montemurro and defender Ellie Carpenter were joined by Slovenia head coach Saša Kolman and midfielder Dominika Conc. Photo: Neil Bennett The Matildas are set to face Slovenia for the first time tonight at HBF Park, in the opening match of a two-game friendly series that also marks the debut of Joe Montemurro as headContinue reading ““The Official Start of Our Build-Up for the Asian Cup”: The Montemurro Era Begins”
One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.
By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/6/25 Above: Emily Husband with the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Why are women still underrepresented in senior coaching roles, and what can be done to change that? The A-League Women is gaining momentum, with rising talent and growing fan interest, but behind the scenes, progress is farContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”
“The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners
By Isabelle Campbell 3/6/25 Above: Sarah Rowe (left) after the A-League Women Grand Final win. Photo: A-League/Central Coast Mariners When Sarah Rowe signed with the Central Coast Mariners midway through the A-League Women’s 2024/25 season, it was with excitement, ambition, and a willingness to be pushed outside her comfort zone. What followed was something sheContinue reading ““The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners”
Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win
Australia 2-0 Argentina by Isabelle Campbell at Marvel Stadium for Impetus (30/5/25). Above: Kahli Johnson celebrates her debut goal for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas put on an outstanding display of attacking mindset in a 2-0 win over Argentina at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. With several senior players unavailable, the fixture allowed fringe playersContinue reading “Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win”
Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches
by Isabelle Campbell (29/5/25) Above: Tom Sermanni. Photo: Football Australia. Just 24 hours after the A-League Women was named the ‘Best League in Asia’, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has launched a scathing critique of the competition, calling for urgent structural changes and greater investment in professionalism. “We started the A-League Women, or the W-League, as itContinue reading “Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches”
Sayer & Johnson: Its all about taking the opportunity
by Isabelle Campbell (27/5/25) Above: Amy Sayer (facing camera) celebrates a Matildas goal. The Kristianstads player is a welcome returnee to the Australia squad after completing her rehab from an ACL injury. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. After nearly a year on the sidelines, Amy Sayer is back in green and gold and ready toContinue reading “Sayer & Johnson: Its all about taking the opportunity”
“A Lot More to Give”- Izzy Gomez’s Journey to Silverware
Isabelle Campbell 19/05/2025 Above: Izzy Gomez. Photo: Beck Hartley for Impetus In November, Izzy Gomez received the biggest call of her career, a maiden Matildas selection. But just days before she was due to join the national team, an untimely injury forced her out. That injury happened in a clash with Melbourne Victory, a detail that wouldContinue reading ““A Lot More to Give”- Izzy Gomez’s Journey to Silverware”
”Heart & Desire”- Husband Reflects on Historic Win
by Isabelle Campbell at AAMI Park for Impetus (18/05/25) Above: The Mariners following the winning penalty kick. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus From scratch to silverware, Emily Husband has guided the Central Coast Mariners to a historic championship, just two years after the club’s women’s program was reintroduced. The Mariners’ grand final victory marks not only a hugeContinue reading “”Heart & Desire”- Husband Reflects on Historic Win “
”I’d do anything for the team and anything for us to win”- Jancevski hungry for a trophy with Victory
By Kieran Yap/ interview conducted by Isabelle Campbell. 17/5/25 Above: Alana Jancevski. Photo: A-Leagues Alana Jancevski is preparing for her second Grand Final in less than 12 months. The Victory Star and goal of the year nominee lifted an NPLW Championship trophy with Victorian club Heidelberg United in the off-season. Now she is back atContinue reading “”I’d do anything for the team and anything for us to win”- Jancevski hungry for a trophy with Victory”
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