Everton twins leave City frustrated as European hopes fade

Manchester City 1-1 Everton By Freya Hiscott (20/04/25) Above: Sara and Karen Holmgaard celebrate after linking up to equalise against Manchester City. Photo: Everton FC Manchester City were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Everton side at the Joie Stadium, as City’s injury-depleted squad struggled to assert themselves, making Champions LeagueContinue reading “Everton twins leave City frustrated as European hopes fade”

WSL: Unsung heroes of the 24/25 season so far

Above: Viviane Asseyi celebrates against Chelsea Photo: West Ham United by Emmanuel Faith (3/2/25) 72 matches, 212 goals and a lot of memorable moments; the Barclays Super League looks like its heading to a defined-direction with Chelsea pulling away from the rest. Of course, there is still the European spots to contend for, relegation toContinue reading “WSL: Unsung heroes of the 24/25 season so far”

Five players ready to take the WSL by storm

by Sophie Puodzius (14/9/24) Above: Mary Fowler, one of Sophie Puodzius’ five players ready to dominate the WSL in the new season. Photo: Adam Johnstone for Impetus. The long-awaited 24/25 Women’s Super League season is set to get underway later this month just 42 days after the conclusion of the prestigious Paris Olympics, and hereContinue reading “Five players ready to take the WSL by storm”

Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective

Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”

Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity

by Ben Gilby (29/5/24) Above: Mary Fowler speaking from Coopers Stadium in Adelaide today. Image: Football Australia. We’re less than 48 hours away from the first of the two Matildas’ friendlies against China, and attacker Mary Fowler is determined that she and her teammates will do everything possible to put themselves in the best possibleContinue reading “Mary Fowler on being back home and not wasting a single opportunity”

Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best

by Ben Gilby (9/4/24) Above: Mary Fowler talking ahead of Australia’s game with Mexico tomorrow. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas attacker Mary Fowler has outlined how the importance of balancing off-field life from her footballing career has helped her to maintain her sharpness despite an overall lack of minutes in the WSL for Manchester CityContinue reading “Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best”

Matildas post-match media conference coverage

After last night’s World Cup semi-final, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson along with players Mary Fowler and Clare Hunt spoke to the media. Ben Gilby reports (17/8/23). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking in last night’s post match media conference. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke of his immense pride of his team’s achievementContinue reading “Matildas post-match media conference coverage”

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”

Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey

By Kieran Yap 15/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Mary Fowler celebrates her winning goal with Tameka Yallop. Photo: @TheMatildas Twitter The Matildas farewell game against France was a chance to for the team to tinker, and the fans to bask in the glory of what is to come. The finish was perfect, the first touch to controlContinue reading “Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey”

Matildas In The WSL: Harder, Better, Fowler, Stronger

Ahead of tomorrow’s big WSL clash between Chelsea and Manchester City at Kingsmeadow, Impetus’ Jonathan Tay profiles the talented teenager Mary Fowler (24/9/22). Above: Cairns-born Mary Fowler has been a teenage star for the Matildas for some time. The WSL is about to find out why. Image: Football Australia. “Mary Fowler, for me, is theContinue reading “Matildas In The WSL: Harder, Better, Fowler, Stronger”