Above: The Matildas line up against Germany October 10. Image: Football Australia. Germany 4-2 Australia By Genevieve Henry (10/10/26). The Matildas were outclassed by Germany Saturday morning at BBBank Wildpark in Karlsruhe, falling 4-2 in a high-scoring and defensively poor match. After a MD-1 press conference where head coach Joe Montemurro said preparing for theContinue reading “Uninspired Matildas fall to Germany”
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Montemurro: “Building for June isn’t just putting our best team out there”
Above: Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro speaks to the media at the MD-1 press conference. Image: Football Australia. By Monica Clarke (9/10/26). Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold spoke about the squad and World Cup preparations ahead of their Germany and Haiti matches in Europe in the upcoming week. Australia are playingContinue reading “Montemurro: “Building for June isn’t just putting our best team out there””
Lowry & Grant use Scandinavian move as springboard to Matildas call
by Monica Clarke (7/10/26) Above: Hana Lowry talks to the media ahead of the forthcoming international window with the Matildas. Image: Football Australia. Hana Lowry and Charli Grant outlined today how their moves to Scandinavian football were vital in their call-up to the Matildas camp for the forthcoming games against Germany and Haiti matches. LowryContinue reading “Lowry & Grant use Scandinavian move as springboard to Matildas call”
Ellie Carpenter is adding another dimension to her game
Above: Ellie Carpenter defends against Mexico in June. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus Football. Chelsea defender Ellie Carpenter has started her second Barclays Women’s Super League season with a bang. Technically, she is still playing her preferred position at right back. However, Carpenter has increasingly resembled a winger for the Blues. At Chelsea, that attackingContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter is adding another dimension to her game”
Charli Grant exclusive: I just needed to be believed in
by Ben Gilby (3/10/26) Above: Charli Grant is looking ahead to a hugely important few months as she is back in the Matildas squad amidst Malmö’s push for Champions League qualification and a Europa Cup campaign. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Malmö FF. It’s been a challenging year or so for Charli Grant. The 25-year-oldContinue reading “Charli Grant exclusive: I just needed to be believed in”
Matildas to face Germany challenge in October
by Ben Gilby (29/7/26) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross scores her stunner which propelled the Matildas to victory on their last visit to Germany in 2024. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas have announced that they will travel to Karlsruhe to face world number three ranked Germany on 9th October (European time). It will be a chance forContinue reading “Matildas to face Germany challenge in October”
Caitlin Foord eyes 150th appearance as Matildas continue “learning process”
Above: Caitlin Foord and Joe Montemurro speak to the media at the MD-1 press conference. Image: Genevieve Henry for Impetus Football. By Genevieve Henry (6/8/2026) Matildas forward Caitlin Foord is set to make her 150th appearance in the green and gold as Australia hosts Mexico in Sydney for game two of the friendly series. FoordContinue reading “Caitlin Foord eyes 150th appearance as Matildas continue “learning process” “
Joe Montemurro names mixed Matildas squad for Mexico friendlies
Above: The CommBank Matildas lineup against Kenya in the April window. Image: Matildas via X. By Genevieve Henry (20/5/26). Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his squad for the June friendly series against Mexico in Newcastle and Sydney. With one first-time call-up and two potential milestone appearances, Montemurro is bringing a mix of experienceContinue reading “Joe Montemurro names mixed Matildas squad for Mexico friendlies”
Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge
Above: Joe Montemurro talks to the media. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/5/2026). Australia will host Mexico in a two game series in June, Football Australia announced Friday. The Matildas will kick off the series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on June 6 before travelling to Sydney for game two at CommBank StadiumContinue reading “Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge”
Australia win FIFA Series after beating spirited home side
Kenya 0-2 Australia By Alyce Collett 15/4/26 Above: Hayley Raso (left) and Sam Kerr (right) celebrate after the latter scored the opening goal in Australia’s win over Kenya tonight. Photo: via Commbank Matildas. Australia has won its 2026 FIFA Series after defeating Kenya 2-0 in today’s final. It was not a pretty performance from the Matildas, withContinue reading “Australia win FIFA Series after beating spirited home side”
