Sydney FC signs “One of Australia’s finest footballers” in Kyah Simon

Above: Kyah Simon poses in front of the Harbour Bridge in her new colours. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (27/9/24). Sydney FC has bolstered their attack with the huge signing of Matildas player Kyah Simon. Simon will bring over 100 international caps as well as 120 A-League women games, over half of which wereContinue reading “Sydney FC signs “One of Australia’s finest footballers” in Kyah Simon”

Kyah Simon: “I don’t think really anyone expected us to be in the finals.”

Above: Kyah Simon celebrating with her team. Image: Central Coast Mariners. Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods reports on Central Coast Mariners’ media conference ahead of their preliminary final clash against Melbourne Victory. Head coach Emily Husband and Matilda Kyah Simon share their thoughts (14/4/24). Kyah Simon, while she didn’t feature until Round 14 due to setbacks inContinue reading “Kyah Simon: “I don’t think really anyone expected us to be in the finals.””

Match Report: Perth Glory 1-3 Central Coast Mariners

By Kieran Yap 19/2/4 Above: Kyah Simon scores for Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Central Coast Mariners Kyah Simon’s first goal since returning to the A-League Women helped Central Coast Mariners to a 3-1 win and continue Perth Glory’s recent struggles. Emily Husband’s visiting team was able to overcome a first half deficit with a strongContinue reading “Match Report: Perth Glory 1-3 Central Coast Mariners”

Western win at their Hobart home

Western United 2-1 Central Coast Mariners By Kieran Yap 3/2/24 Western United have continued their march up the ladder with a 2-1 win against Central Coast Mariners despite some late scares in front of goal. Kat Smith’s side arrived in Hobart as the hosts and looking to continue their strong form that has seen themContinue reading “Western win at their Hobart home”

Two Matildas make A-League Women return from England

22/8/23 Above: Kyah Simon – back at Central Coast Mariners. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Central Coast Mariners. Australian internationals Kyah Simon and Emily Gielnik have moved back to the A-League Women after several years in England’s Women’s Super League. The 32-year-old Simon has joined Central Coast Mariners from Tottenham Hotspur. The attacker boasts seriousContinue reading “Two Matildas make A-League Women return from England”

How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland

by Jonathan Tay (22/7/23) Above: The Matildas come together. Photo: Football Australia/CommBank Matildas. There are now an astounding 11 Australians who will be plying their trade in the Women’s Super League, the top competition in England. That number reflects not only the golden generation of this Matildas’ period but also the growing status of theContinue reading “How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland”

Gustavsson: “I want it to mimic the group stage of the World Cup”

Ben Gilby reports on today’s announcement of the 2023 Cup of Nations where Australia, Spain, Czech Republic, and Jamaica (12/1/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson sees the carefully constructed Cup of Nations as a major part of his team’s World Cup preparations. Photo: Damien Briggs, supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia today announcedContinue reading “Gustavsson: “I want it to mimic the group stage of the World Cup””

Tough Start Puts Matildas On Back Foot

Australia 0-3 United States of America Kris Goman was inside Stadium Australia for Impetus and reviews the match and press conferences for us in words and pictures (28/11/21). Above: Hayley Raso on the charge for Australia as Lindsey Horan looks on. Photo: Kris Goman. There was a lot going on in this game. The numberContinue reading “Tough Start Puts Matildas On Back Foot”

Kyah Simon: Spurs Sign The Ultimate Fighter

Above: Kyah Simon after being unveiled as Tottenham Hotspur’s latest signing. Artwork: Tottenham Hotspur. Kyah Simon’s road to the FA Women’s Super League has not been an easy one.  After all, this is a player some people wrote off when she was 15 years old.  Despite her setbacks though, Simon has come back time and time again,Continue reading “Kyah Simon: Spurs Sign The Ultimate Fighter”