Joe Montemurro

The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach

Above: Joe Montemurro while coaching the A-League All Stars in 2024 Impetus writers look at the reasons for optimism and concern following Joe Montemurro’s arrival as the Matildas coach. Why we’re optimistic: By Ella Mcshane In a widely anticipated move, Joe Montemurro has been announced as the next head coach of the CommBank Matildas. While theContinue reading “The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach”

“I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach

By Alice de Koster-Kitto 2/6/25 Above: Joe Montemurro. Photo: Football Australia Football Australia has announced Joe Montemurro’s appointment as head coach of the Matildas, with his tenure looking to extend to at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics “To be given the opportunity to lead, I think probably one of the best brands in the world,Continue reading ““I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach”

History calls: Arsenal leave Lyon reeling and step closer to European glory

Olympique Lyonnais 1-4 Arsenal Arsenal win 5-3 on aggregate By Ava-Marianne Elliott (27/04/25) Above: Arsenal celebrate Mariona Caldentey’s goal, the former Barcelona player was phenomenal for the Gunners. Photo: Arsenal WFC Arsenal ruthlessly overturned a first-leg deficit at the Groupama Stadium, putting four past Lyon to reach their first European final in 18 years. ImpetusContinue reading “History calls: Arsenal leave Lyon reeling and step closer to European glory “

Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective

20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”