The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?

by Genevieve Henry in Australia (28/7/23) Above: Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe (right) has had a sensational World Cup on her country’s first appearance in the tournament. Photo: Katie McCabe Twitter. In the past 20 years, 17 nations have made their debut on the world stage. Only three have ever made it out of theContinue reading “The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?”

World Cup Preview: Philippines

by Kris Goman (20/6/23) Above: The Philippines have come together and are now one of the rising stars of Asian women’s football. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The Philippines are an Asian team on the rise. They’ve recently beaten regional opponents including Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. They are made up of a team ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Philippines”

Scrappy Loss For Matildas In Opening AFF Clash

Australia U23 0-1 Philippines by Kieran Yap (4/7/22). Above: The Matildas U23 side that started today’s game against the senior Philippines side. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23 side lost 1-0 to a determined and organized Philippines side amid torrential rain in Manila. Sarina Bolden was credited with the goal in the 60th minute. ButContinue reading “Scrappy Loss For Matildas In Opening AFF Clash”

Andreatta and Stajcic Speak Ahead Of AFF Opener

Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in the head coaches media conference for the AFF Women’s Championships today. Ahead of Australia’s opening game tomorrow against the Philippines, he heard from Matildas U23 head coach Mel Andreatta and Philippines head coach, and former Matildas chief Alen Stajcic (3/7/22). Above: Mel Andreatta, who is leading the Matildas U23 representativeContinue reading “Andreatta and Stajcic Speak Ahead Of AFF Opener”

Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers

Philippines 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap (24/1/22) Above: The Matildas in the huddle. After a first half when they couldn’t take their chances, it got better in the second period. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas guaranteed progression into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win over a stubborn Philippines side in Mumbai.Continue reading “Australia Keep Their Heads As Kerr Scores With Hers”