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”

Fowler: It’s Exciting To Be Back In Queensland

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia star Mary Fowler inside the Matildas’ training camp ahead of the forthcoming friendly with Canada in Brisbane. Image: Football Australia (30/8/22). Queenslander Mary Fowler, her Manchester City teammate Alanna Kennedy and Sydney based forward Princess Ibini were the latest three players to join the Matildas camp in Brisbane.  FowlerContinue reading “Fowler: It’s Exciting To Be Back In Queensland”

Impetus 2021 Awards

It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”

How Prepared Are The Matildas For Tournament Mode?

After their back-to-back friendlies with World Champions USA watched by record crowds, Impetus‘ Kieran Yap considers how things stand after a tough 2021 for the Matildas. With the 2022 Asia Cup coming in January, he also looks at the depth in different positions ahead of the competition. Above: The Matildas group together after a runContinue reading “How Prepared Are The Matildas For Tournament Mode?”