12/10/23 Above: Home town hero – Sam Kerr is coming back to Perth. Photo: Hindustan Times. The Matildas’ final squad has been named for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round Two which will take place later this month in Perth. Australia will start their path to Paris 2024 with Head Coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home”
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Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut
By Genevieve Henry 12/10/23 Above: Clare Hunt in action for PSG against Manchester United. Photo’s by Matthew Appleby, pitch side for Impetus Clare Hunt played every single minute of Australia’s World Cup campaign. She did not achieve this significant feat by simply being good at football. She had trust put in her. From the momentContinue reading “Clare Hunt makes promising PSG debut”
The stations of the Cooney-Cross
How Kyra became a complete midfielder by 21. Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action for Australia during the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup. Photo: Football Australia. By Kieran Yap, Liberty Simons and Genevieve Henry. (23/9/23) Melbourne Victory/ Western Sydney Wanderers: 2017-2022 There were only a few hundred people in AAMI Park when Kyra Cooney-Cross announced herselfContinue reading “The stations of the Cooney-Cross”
Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival
by Genevieve Henry (16/9/23) Above: Steph Catley (left) and Caitlin Foord’s telepathic connection at club and country is reaping rewards. Photo: Arsenal FC. Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley play like a well-oiled machine, pumping out chances and baffling the opponents. Arsenal’s Aussies have a relationship matched by no other duo in football, and it’s noContinue reading “Foord & Catley’s “well-oiled machine” to become even finer with Cooney-Cross’ arrival”
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”
U23 Matildas Squad selected ahead of two September matches
6/9/23 Above: Australia U23 head coach Melissa Andreatta, who announced her squad today. Photo: Thomas Pombart. The Australian U-23 Women’s National Team will play its first matches of 2023 when a 24-player squad travels to the AIS European Training Centre in Varese, Italy later this month for a training camp and two match program. AustralianContinue reading “U23 Matildas Squad selected ahead of two September matches”
In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper
by Ben Carey (26/8/23) Above: Mackenzie Arnold roars in celebration after the win against Ireland. Photo: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the Matildas’ quarterfinal match against France rightfully earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial saves kept Australia in the game against a fierce opposition. But Arnold is just one ofContinue reading “In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper”
Matilda McNamara: loving her surroundings and embracing the challenge
By Kieran Yap Above: Matilda McNamara in action for AGF. Photo: AGF.dk official website Matilda McNamara is feeling re-energised. The former Adelaide United defender has just come off one of the most envy inspiring off-seasons a player could wish for, and after helping Danish club AGF survive a relegation battle, it feels well earned. HavingContinue reading “Matilda McNamara: loving her surroundings and embracing the challenge”
The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris
By Kieran Yap 20/8/23 Above: The Matildas thank the fans following defeat to Sweden. Image: Football Australia Australia’s top four finish at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a vindication of the last four years of tough decisions. There could be more ahead for the players and manager. The Matildas have finished fourth inContinue reading “The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris”
Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do”
Ben Gilby reports on the Matildas’ post-match media conference after their Third Place Play-Off defeat to Sweden as head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined the “serious investment” he wants to see now, and players Caitlin Foord and Alex Chidiac reflected on an incredible month (20/8/23). Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson at last night’s post-match media conference.Continue reading “Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do””
