By Genevieve Henry (6/8/23) Above: Clare Hunt in action for Australia against France. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. If the Clare’s combine, it could benefit both Everton and Australia. Rumours circulating of a possible move to the English Women’s Super League for new Matilda Clare Hunt come with the promise of a bright future forContinue reading “What could Clare-squared equal for Everton?”
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Where could Kyra Cooney-Cross call home?
By Genevieve Henry (6/8/23) Above: Kyra Cooney Cross in training for Australia. Image: Football Australia The Matildas and Hammarby midfielder is not short of suitors, but what could she add to a new club, and which would be the best fit? Kyra Cooney-Cross has stunned for Australia at the world cup so far. She hasContinue reading “Where could Kyra Cooney-Cross call home?”
Dawn of a new EvE: Van Egmond’s return has enhanced The Matildas.
By Genevieve Henry 3/8/23 Above: Emily van Egmond scores for Australia against Nigeria: Image: Football Australia Since slotting into the Matildas starting lineup against Nigeria, Emily Van Egmond has barely put a foot wrong. Yes, she scored a goal, but her impact has been far more meaningful than just that moment. Van Egmond is oneContinue reading “Dawn of a new EvE: Van Egmond’s return has enhanced The Matildas.”
Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started
It was an incredible night for The Matildas who defeated Olympic champions Canada 4-0 to top Group B. After the match, Caitlin Foord and Clare Hunt spoke to the media in the mixed zone at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Ben Gilby reports (1/8/23). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking after yesterday’s win for Australia over Canada. Image: CommBankContinue reading “Foord and Hunt: We’re just getting started”
Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it
Less than 24 hours before Australia’s do-or-die World Cup clash with Canada, Ben Gilby reports the thoughts of winger Hayley Raso as she spoke to the media today (30/7/23) Above: The Matildas star Hayley Raso speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s huge game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s Hayley Raso is convinced thatContinue reading “Raso: We’re fighters…we’ll go out there and do it”
Down but not out: why the Matildas loss to Nigeria may be a blessing in disguise
By Ben Carey 28/7/23 Above: The Matildas re-group after the loss to Nigeria Photo: Football Australia The Matildas lost to Nigeria on Thursday night. Nigeria was fast, physical, and clinical. The Matildas were anything but. It cost them the match, and if things don’t go well against Canada next Monday, it could cost them the World Cup. But it’s not the end of the world. In fact, itContinue reading “Down but not out: why the Matildas loss to Nigeria may be a blessing in disguise”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown
by Ben Gilby (27/7/23) Above: (Left to right): Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Charli Grant, and Katrina Gorry are all smiles during today’s pre-game team walk in Brisbane. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head into their pivotal second Group B match against Nigeria in Brisbane tonight with a selection conundrum ahead of coachContinue reading “Matildas prepare for Nigeria 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”
Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty
Ben Gilby reports on the Australia defender Ellie Carpenter‘s chat with the media today plus, a photo gallery of the Matildas departing Sydney (21/7/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking earlier today. Image: CommBank Matildas. It was the morning after the night before, and Australia right back Ellie Carpenter outlined the mixture of emotions that resulted fromContinue reading “Carpenter: You just have to win – it doesn’t have to be pretty”
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