Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective

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”

Micah confident ahead of Sinclair showdown

By Kieran Yap 30/11/23 Above: Liverpool and Matildas Goalkeeper Teagan Micah. Photo: Liverpool FC Australia is lucky to have Tegan Micah. The hero of the Toyko Olympics has had to overcome some challenges of late, but is back to fitness, and thrilled to be in the final Matildas camp of 2023. “It’s exciting to beContinue reading “Micah confident ahead of Sinclair showdown”

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”

Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa

Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was in today’s media conference with goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who reflects on the battle for the number one jersey. Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas’ assistant coach Mel Andreatta as she highlights the threat posed by South Africa, and the importance of the squad’s depth-building project (6/10/22). Above: Teagan Micah speaking toContinue reading “Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up all the latest action in the Damallsvenskan and Elitettan (24/5/22). Above: Hammarby celebrate Elsa Karlsson’s dramatic late winner in the Stockholm derby with Djurgården. Photo: Hammarby. DAMALLSVENSKAN Round Ten opened on Friday night at Tunavallen where Eskilstuna United hosted unbeaten league leaders Rosengård in front of an excellent crowd of 1,970. It took an hour for the firstContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

The Swedish Scene

Ben Gilby rounds up all the key action from Round Three of the Damallsvenskan and Round Two week of the Elitettan. (19/4/22). Above: Goal-line drama in the game between Hammarby and Piteå. Photo: BK Häcken. DAMALLSVENSKAN: Round Three kicked off on Friday night with AIK’s home game with BK Häcken at Skytteholms. The Solna-based side’sContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”

Having A Vine Time In India

Above: Cortnee Vine spoke of her excitement and pride at making her Australia debut with the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Ahead of The Matildas’ final Group B game in the AFC Asia Cup, Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Cortnee Vine, Emily van Egmond, and Teagan Micah (26/1/22). Australia’s latest debutant Cortnee Vine spokeContinue reading “Having A Vine Time In India”

Impetus 2021 Awards

It’s been another great year for women’s football and seven Impetus writers, Ben Gilby, Catherine Paquette, Darrell Allen, Jean-Pierre Thiesset, Kate Tigchelaar, Kieran Yap, and Kris Goman highlight their player, coach, moment, and unsung hero of the year. In true Impetus style, there are representatives from the top flight and grassroots levels of the women’sContinue reading “Impetus 2021 Awards”