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”
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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””
The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) Above: Alex Chidiac, who has been selected for her first World Cup. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For 23 players, it is a dream come true. The chance to play for Australia at a World Cup, and on home soil. When Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’sContinue reading “The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready”
The Matildas and penalties
As Impetus builds towards its coverage of the 2023 World Cup, Genevieve Henry looks at the joint host nation’s troubled relationship with penalty kicks and considers Tony Gustavsson’s options this July and August (26/5/23). Above: The Matildas’ distraught reaction after their penalty shoot-out exit at the last World Cup to Norway. Photo: Football Australia. WeContinue reading “The Matildas and penalties”
Kerr to return home to Western Australia with the Matildas
by Ben Gilby (25/5/23) Above: She’s coming home to play at last in WA – Matildas captain and local icon Sam Kerr. Photo: Football Australia. It was confirmed today that for the first time in five years, Australia will play international football in Western Australia, the home state of the nation’s all-time top scorer SamContinue reading “Kerr to return home to Western Australia with the Matildas”
Catarina, Chelsea and Kerr: What Macario will bring to The Blues
By Genevieve Henry (20/5/23). Above: Catarina Macario for action for Olympique Lyon. Photo: OL Feminin. With USWNT starlet Catarina Macario set to join Chelsea, here’s a look at what she could bring to the Blues. Catarina Macario is a superstar. Anyone with eyes can see that. A prototype of an attacking midfielder, the Brazilian-born playerContinue reading “Catarina, Chelsea and Kerr: What Macario will bring to The Blues”
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