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”
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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”
Matildas welcome back Holly Mac & name a new Freier for the She Believes Cup
By Kieran Yap 4/2/25 Above: Holly McNamara in action at the 2022 Asian Cup. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have announced the squad to take on Colombia, The United States and Japan at the She Believes Cup this month. Interim coach Tom Sermanni remains in charge of the team as the search for a fullContinue reading “Matildas welcome back Holly Mac & name a new Freier for the She Believes Cup”
Matildas win in dominant style to close out 2024
Australia 6-0 Chinese Taipei By Emma Burke at GMHBA Stadium for Impetus (7/12/24). Above: Sharn Freier after scoring Australia’s sixth goal. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas have cruised to a 6-0 win against Chinese Taipei for their final international fixture of 2024, in front of a crowd of 30,097 in Geelong. In a much moreContinue reading “Matildas win in dominant style to close out 2024”
Debut goals make the difference for Matildas
Australia 3-1 Chinese Taipei By Emma Burke at AAMI Park for Impetus 5/12/24 Above: Bryleeh Henry celebrates her first goal for Australia. Photo: Football Australia A trio of debutant goals lead the Matildas to a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park in Melbourne last night. Defender Tash Prior and forward Sharn Freier scoredContinue reading “Debut goals make the difference for Matildas”
Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil
By Kieran Yap 2/12/24 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross carries the ball into attack. Photo Kris Goman for Impetus. The Matildas have lost two games against Brazil, and pride would be as sore as some of the bodies after two bruising, intense contests. But there were things to take from these games for the short and longContinue reading “Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil”
Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?
Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 26/11/2024 Above: Morgan Aquino in her A-League Women days. Photo: Perth Glory Impetus profiles the newest of the new faces called up to The Matildas. The latest Matildas squad announcement for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei brings both excitement and opportunity as five uncapped talents—Morgan Aquino,Continue reading “Breaking Through: Who Are the Latest Call-Ups to the Matildas?”
Matildas new names join seasoned pro’s
By Emma Burke 15/11/24 Above: Matilda McNamara rejoins the national team. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas’s final squad for 2024 has been announced by interim Head Coach Tom Sermanni at AAMI Park this morning, featuring seven uncapped players, and eight players with 10 caps or less. The squad boasts 36 names, a mixture of playersContinue reading “Matildas new names join seasoned pro’s”
Galic looks right at home on senior debut for Australia
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 27/10/24 Above: Daniela Galic. Photo Marcio Machado / Football Australia “Since the first time I stepped onto the pitch I dreamed of representing my country.” On Friday night, Daniela Galic made her much-awaited senior debut in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, becoming Matilda #229. The 18-year-old midfielder came on in the 77thContinue reading “Galic looks right at home on senior debut for Australia”
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