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”
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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”
Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland
by Jonathan Tay (21/7/23) Above: Steph Catley runs away in joy after scoring her match winning penalty yesterday persued by (left to right) Caitlin Foord, Cortnee Vine, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, and Hayley Raso. Photo: CommBank Matildas. “We need answers,” Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised 12 months ago. “I think we need these answers,Continue reading “Three questions posed by Australia’s win over Ireland”
Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident
The Matildas’ Hayley Raso and Cortnee Vine spoke to the media after Australia’s 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland to open their World Cup campaign. Ben Gilby reports (20/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking to the media after today’s opening win at the World Cup for Australia. Image: Football Australia. Australia overcame the loss ofContinue reading “Raso and Vine: It was a physical battle but we remained calm & confident”
World Cup Preview: Australia
by Kieran Yap Above: Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Ellie Carpenter and Charli Grant celebrate after Australia’s win over England. Photo: Football Australia/Rachel Bach/By The White Line All eyes will be on Australia when the World Cup kicks off. As one of the host nations, and with one of the most famous players in the sport,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Australia”
Australia v France Photo Gallery
Impetus’ Kris Goman was pitchside at Marvel Stadium to capture this EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from The Matildas’ final World Cup friendly against France in front of a record crowd for a women’s match in Australia (17/7/23) Above: Mary Fowler (centre) celebrates her winning goal with (left to right) Steph Catley, Tameka Yallop, and Katrina Gorry.Continue reading “Australia v France Photo Gallery”
Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey
By Kieran Yap 15/7/23 (Kieran84@live.com.au) Above: Mary Fowler celebrates her winning goal with Tameka Yallop. Photo: @TheMatildas Twitter The Matildas farewell game against France was a chance to for the team to tinker, and the fans to bask in the glory of what is to come. The finish was perfect, the first touch to controlContinue reading “Fowler arrives on schedule, while football fans embark on an incredible journey”
Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football
By Kieran Yap (13/7/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Ellie Carpenter were all smiles at today’s media conference. Image: Football Australia. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has encouraged Matildas fans to treat the friendly against France as a celebration of football. Australia will play their final game before the World Cup against theContinue reading “Matildas vs France: A chance to celebrate football”
Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on today’s Matildas pubic shirt presentation ceremony and presents the views of Australia stars Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and head coach Tony Gustavsson (11/7/23) Above: The Matildas are presented with their World Cup jerseys at a public ceremony in Melbourne today. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia. The Matildas received theirContinue reading “Kerr, Catley & Foord: “We’ll do everything we can to make you proud””
Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz
Ahead of Friday’s final friendly with France, Australia’s Hayley Raso spoke about the exciting times ahead for The Matildas. Ben Gilby reports (10/7/23) Above: Hayley Raso speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Big life-defining moments have a habit of creeping up on you. For Real Madrid’s latest signing Hayley Raso, the realisation that we areContinue reading “Hayley Raso: There’s such a buzz”
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