Above: Ellie Carpenter working hard in training. Photo: Rachel Bach for Football Australia. By Alyce Collett (23/10/2025) The Matildas are in an important stretch of international windows, and will take another step up in challenge when they face England and Wales in the next week. Speaking to the media, star defender Ellie Carpenter alluded to the momentumContinue reading “Carpenter chats momentum building ahead of big window”
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Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise
By Emmanuel Faith 7/9/25 Above: Ellie Carpenter in her debut on Friday night Photo: chelseafc.com It is not every time you win the “player of the match” on your debut, especially in a talent-stacked team like Chelsea, where almost everyone is an overperformer, but that’s what Ellie Carpenter did. Chelsea began their 2025/26 Women’s SuperContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise”
Nike release Sam Kerr player edition boot
By Kieran Yap 28/8/25 Above: The Player Edition Nike boot designed with Sam Kerr. Sam Kerr has joined some of the world’s greatest athletes in having her own Nike shoe. The football boot, a player edition of the Mercurial Superfly 10. The boot design is a tribute to Sam’s journey as a professional footballer, showcasingContinue reading “Nike release Sam Kerr player edition boot”
In celebration of Steph Catley
By Isabelle Campbell 8/8/25 Above: Steph Catley with Arsenal. Photo: Arsenal Following her nomination for the Ballon d’Or and official recognition as one of the best players in the world. Isabelle Campbell looks at what makes Steph Catley so special. World Cup captain, Champions League winner, Ballon D’Or nominee, Steph Catley is one of theContinue reading “In celebration of Steph Catley”
“You don’t lose you learn”: Montemurro focused on development not defeat
By Isabelle Campbell 8/7/25 Above: Emily Gielnik against Panama Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Despite a 1-0 defeat to Panama in Bunbury, Matilda’s head coach Joe Montemurro remains composed and confident as his side prepares for the second match of the series at HBF Park in Perth. With four debutantes introduced off the bench inContinue reading ““You don’t lose you learn”: Montemurro focused on development not defeat”
“I’m Just Happy to Play My Part”: Siemsen Embraces Her Matildas Comeback
By Isabelle Campbell 3/7/25 Above: Remy Siemsen. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus After some time in the periphery of the national team, Remy Siemsen is making the most of her opportunity to return to the Matildas setup under new head coach Joe Montemurro. The Australian forward has already shown her value in the side’s secondContinue reading ““I’m Just Happy to Play My Part”: Siemsen Embraces Her Matildas Comeback”
“It’s about doing the small things right” : Joe Montemurro and Amy Sayer Look Ahead to the Next Match
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”
“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”
Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad
By Ella Mcshane 20/6/25 Above: Alexia Apostolakis of Melbourne City has been called into her first senior squad. Photo: A-League. Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his inaugural squad that will face Slovenia and Panama, in a series of friendlies this upcoming international window. The extended squad features a host of debutants and participationContinue reading “Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad”
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”
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