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Olympics Preview: Australia

Above: The Australia squad for the Olympics. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Kieran Yap (19/7/24) After an historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the last Olympics in Toyko, The Matildas will be hungry to go one step further in Paris. Even without superstar captain Sam Kerr,Continue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”

Olympics Preview: Germany

Above: Germany are looking to threaten once more on the international stage. Photo: German Women’s National Team. by Genevieve Henry (18/7/24) Germany are a giant of women’s football; always hungry, dangerous, and ready to win. However, this Olympics, they may be even more formidable as they aim to get over their early World Cup exitContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Germany”

Olympic Previews: United States of America

Above: USWNT ahead of their fixture against South Korea in June. Photo: USWNT on Instagram by Aimee Reynolds (/7/24) Ranked fifth in the world after a disappointing Women’s World Cup exit, new head coach Emma Hayes will be going all out to lead her side back to the medals. After qualifying for the Olympic GamesContinue reading “Olympic Previews: United States of America”

Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more”

by Ben Gilby (17/7/24) Above: Clare Wheeler talking to the media ahead with a week to go before the Olympics tournament starts. Image: Football Australia. Clare Wheeler is a prime example of exactly the sort of player who will be key for The Matildas in the Olympics. In consistently strong form for club and countryContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more””

Olympics Preview: New Zealand

by Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger Above: New Zealand celebrate qualifying for the Olympics after beating the Soloman Islands 11-1. Photo: New Zealand Football. The New Zealand Football Ferns face multiple challenges both off and on the pitch entering the Olympics. Head coach Jitka Klimková has opted to stand aside with assistant coach Michael MayneContinue reading “Olympics Preview: New Zealand”

Olympics Preview: Colombia

by Emily Wyatt (15/7/24) Above: Colombia, who are looking to repeat their superb World Cup run at the Olympics. Photo: The City Paper Bogotá. Colombia, also known as the Las Chicas Superpoderosas or the Las Cafeteras are returning to the Olympics after missing out last time round. Given their superb performances at the World CupContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Colombia”

Olympics Preview: Canada

by Emma Burke (13/7/24) Above: Defending the gold medal that they won in Tokyo – Canada. Photo: Canada Soccer. When Canada take to the field at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games it will mark their fifth consecutive appearance at the competition and will see them going out to defend the gold medal they won inContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Canada”

Gustavsson: “The one thing this team knows is that we can beat any team” 

Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the press. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (12/7/24). Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke to the media today, sharing his thoughts of Australia’s hard work and mentality ahead of their Olympic warm-up match against Canada.  “It’s been intense. Very intense.” In preparation for the heat, the team has beenContinue reading “Gustavsson: “The one thing this team knows is that we can beat any team” “

Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup

by Ben Gilby (12/7/24) Above: Hayley Raso in training this week at the Matildas pre-Olympic camp in North Spain. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. Whilst Australia have evolved their style and added depth to their squad since last year’s World Cup, attacker Hayley Raso feels that experiencing high pressure and overcoming adversity in waysContinue reading “Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup”