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”
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”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum
By Alyce Collett 27/5/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia It is another huge week for the Matildas as they get set to take on Argentina in a pair of matches over the next seven days. Speaking to the media in Melbourne this morning, veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond alluded to some of the differences greetingContinue reading “”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum”
Sermanni hails City duo Henry & Davidson
By Emma Burke 16/5/25 Above: Bryleeh Henry (right) after scoring against Chinese Taipei. Photo: Football Australia Matildas coach Tom Sermanni was full of praise for the in-form Leah Davidson and Bryleeh Henry at the Matildas squad announcement “The call up was definitely bittersweet,” said midfielder Leah Davidson when asked about her weekend. The Matilda alongsideContinue reading “Sermanni hails City duo Henry & Davidson”
Johnson and Gomez headline Matildas inclusions for latest squad
By Emma Burke 14/5/25 Above: Isabel Gomez in action for Central Coast Mariners A 23-player squad has been announced by Matildas Interim Head Coach Tom Sermanni ahead of the team’s two game series against Argentina, made up of long term Tillies and some new faces. “It’s a fairly mixed squad,” said Sermanni, “it’s a balanceContinue reading “Johnson and Gomez headline Matildas inclusions for latest squad”
Matildas begin the international window with a win
Australia 1-0 South Korea By Kieran Yap (4/4/25). Above: Emily Van Egmond celebrates the goal. Photo: Damien Briggs /Football Australia) An Emily van Egmond cross provided Australia with a 1-0 win against South Korea in Sydney. A physical game opened up in the second half, and van Egmond’s curling cross was turned into goal viaContinue reading “Matildas begin the international window with a win”
The Tillies are back in town: Emily van Egmond talks to the media.
By Kris Goman 1/4/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Kris Goman Impetus caught up with Emily van Egmond this morning at the Matildas first press conference. There were many questions about Sam Kerr’s return to the team and Van Egmond said, “I think she’s just really happy, honestly to be here. It’s been so long. She’s aContinue reading “The Tillies are back in town: Emily van Egmond talks to the media.”
Matildas improve but not enough
Australia 1-2 Colombia Above: Hayley Raso celebrates her goal. Photo: Football Australia Australia has ended the 2025 SheBelieves Cup winless, after going down to Colombia two goals to one in their final match of the tournament. Although it was a better performance from the Matildas and they looked more like the Matildas side of old,Continue reading “Matildas improve but not enough”
Matildas improve but suffer defeat to new look USWNT
USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Yap 23/2/25 Above: Wini Heatley for Australia. Photo:Michael Christy/Football Australia) The Matildas have responded in encouraging fashion against an inexperienced but talented USA with a 2-1 loss. Lynn Biyendolo opened the scoring in the first minute for the USWNT with Michelle Cooper doubling the advantage after half time. Michelle HeymanContinue reading “Matildas improve but suffer defeat to new look USWNT”
Tillies tumble back to earth in SheBelieves opener
By Alyce Collett 21/2/25 Above: Mary Fowler is swarmed by Japan’s press. Photo: Genevieve Henry for Impetus It has been a disastrous start to the 2025 SheBelieves Cup for Australia, who lost to Japan 4-0 this morning in what was Japan’s biggest win over The Matildas. Japan showed why they are the leading team in Asia asContinue reading “Tillies tumble back to earth in SheBelieves opener”
New Australia kit to make its debut at She Believes Cup
By Kieran Yap 17/2/25 Above: Designer of the Nike collection Reko Rennie in Australia’s new anthem jacket. Photo: Football Australia A new Matildas jersey means new memories are about to be made. The next kit from Nike is to make its debut on Friday morning, and is the result of a collaboration with Kamilaroi artist RekoContinue reading “New Australia kit to make its debut at She Believes Cup”
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