Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”
Tag Archives: Sam Kerr
The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition
by Immy Sanders (30/12/23). Above: The Australia team lining up before their Olympic Qualifier with Chinese Taipei in Perth on 1st November. Nine of the 11 players shown either currently or have played in the WSL Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Across July and August this year the Matildas co-hosted a home World Cup, whereContinue reading “The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition”
Time for female footballers to be given more of the respect they deserve
by Trinity Brown (8/11/23) Above: Aston Villa’s Alisha Lehmann celebrating a goal at Arsenal in May. Her persistent treatment from elements of the media needs to change. Photo: Adam Johnstone for Impetus. Disrespecting women and female footballers is part of society and prevalent in the women’s game. This misogyny does not just come from individualContinue reading “Time for female footballers to be given more of the respect they deserve”
Matildas v Philippines Preparations Photo Gallery
Impetus’ Kris Goman has been at Optus Stadium in Perth today to capture these images of Australia, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei in training, and Sam Kerr‘s media conference (28/10/23). Above: Sam Kerr in today’s media conference at Optus Stadium, Perth. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Matildas Training: Philippines Training: Chinese Taipei Training: Sam KerrContinue reading “Matildas v Philippines Preparations Photo Gallery”
Kris Goman’s Perth photo diary
Impetus’ Kris Goman has spent the last two days at various events around the Western Australian capital related to the Olympic Qualifiers. Here’s a selection of images from Thursday and Friday in Perth (28/10/23). Above: Australian fans at yesterday’s event in Perth. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Philippines v Chinese Taipei Before The Matildas madeContinue reading “Kris Goman’s Perth photo diary”
Women’s Football viewing recommendations
In her debut article for Impetus, Emily Brown details eight docuseries or films to stream in order to cure the post-World Cup blues (9/9/23). Above: England come together at the World Cup – there are plenty of opportunities to delve into the inside story of the Lionesses within Emily’s choices. Photo: Lionesses. Now that theContinue reading “Women’s Football viewing recommendations”
Competition: Win a copy of ‘Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Journal’
by Ben Gilby (24/8/23) Photo: Simon & Schuster AU. Author Louise Blair has given Impetus one copy of her book ‘Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Journal’ for a lucky young player to win in this special competition. Originally published in Australia, this 160-page book is aimed at junior footballers early in their journey in the sport.Continue reading “Competition: Win a copy of ‘Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Journal’”
To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap 11/8/23 Above: Sam Kerr for Australia against France in July. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Tony Gustavsson will be in two minds about starting Sam Kerr. He is not alone. Whether or not to unleash the Matildas superstar upon the French defence from the first whistle or stick toContinue reading “To start or to sub? The Sam Kerr Question”
How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland
by Jonathan Tay (22/7/23) Above: The Matildas come together. Photo: Football Australia/CommBank Matildas. There are now an astounding 11 Australians who will be plying their trade in the Women’s Super League, the top competition in England. That number reflects not only the golden generation of this Matildas’ period but also the growing status of theContinue reading “How Australia’s WSL players faired against Ireland”
Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on today’s Matildas pubic shirt presentation ceremony and presents the views of Australia stars Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and head coach Tony Gustavsson (11/7/23) Above: The Matildas are presented with their World Cup jerseys at a public ceremony in Melbourne today. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia. The Matildas received theirContinue reading “Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud””
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