Matildas and Paris St Germain defender Clare Hunt spoke to the media as Australia attempts Olympic qualification. Should they succeed, she’ll be on home turf. By Emma Burke 21/2/24 Photo: Clare Hunt via Football Australia Clare Hunt has had a whirlwind 12 months, debuting for the Matildas in February, playing every minute of a historicContinue reading “‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris”
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‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne
By Emma Burke 19/2/24 Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has spoken to the media ahead of their final qualification games for the Paris Olympics later this year. Polkinghorne spoke on the team’s preparation for facing Uzbekistan in Tashkent later this week, the return of some very familiar faces to the squad, and what she and theContinue reading “‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne”
Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job”
by Ben Gilby (18/2/24) Above: Alanna Kennedy breaks through for Australia against Iran in the previous stage of Olympic qualifying. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. Alanna Kennedy is back from injury and ready to play a leading role in getting the Matildas to the Paris Olympics. Speaking to the gathered media, the defender said:Continue reading “Alanna Kennedy: “We’re ready to do a job””
The Uzbekistan dossier
Ahead of next week’s first leg of the Olympic Games Final Qualifying Round tie between Australia and Uzbekistan in Tashkent, Ben Gilby takes a look at what The Matildas can expect (15/2/24). Above: Umida Zoirova (15) celebrates a goal for Uzbekistan with Aziza Norboyeva (18). Photo: AFC. Next Saturday, Australia venture to Tashkent to takeContinue reading “The Uzbekistan dossier”
Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April
12/2/24 Above: The Matildas are heading to the USA to take on Mexico in April. Photo: Football Australia. Australia confirmed today that they will take on Mexico in San Antonio, USA during the April international window. In the first meeting between the two nations since 2011, this fixture will be played at Toyota Field onContinue reading “Matildas announce Mexico challenge in April”
Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions. Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”
‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above : Michelle Heyman will return to the national team against Uzbekistan. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas squad that faces Uzbekistan in the third and final round of Olympic Qualifying for Paris 2024 includes the familiar faces of Michelle Heyman and Chloe Logarzo, and marks a first senior call-up for KaitlynContinue reading “‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan”
From the veterans to the untested talents, what are The Matildas attacking options?
By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap 10/1/24 Above: Sophie Harding is the in-form Australian striker. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. The devastating news that Sam Kerr has torn her ACL leaves much of the football world mourning. But it leaves another thing: an opening and opportunity in the ever-competitive Matildas squad, especially with the Olympic qualifiersContinue reading “From the veterans to the untested talents, what are The Matildas attacking options?”
Charli Grant: A year of huge positives with an exciting new chapter ahead in 2024
Impetus 71’s Ben Gilby speaks to Matildas defender Charli Grant about a sensational year for both club and country, and the next chapter in her career…(2/1/24). Above: Charli Grant in action for Australia against Chinese Taipei in the Olympic Qualifiers in Perth during November. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus 71. A place in the WorldContinue reading “Charli Grant: A year of huge positives with an exciting new chapter ahead in 2024”
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”
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