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”
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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”
Charli Grant: Enjoying her football at Vittsjö leads to Matildas landmark
Australia defender Charli Grant speaks EXCLUSIVELY to Ben Gilby about regular minutes at Vittsjö aiding her development into a top international player, her goal for the Matildas that ended England’s long unbeaten run, and looking ahead to a home World Cup Above: Charli Grant (22) celebrates with Kyra Cooney Cross (left), Cortnee Vine, and MaryContinue reading “Charli Grant: Enjoying her football at Vittsjö leads to Matildas landmark”
The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready
By Kieran Yap (3/7/23) Above: Alex Chidiac, who has been selected for her first World Cup. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. For 23 players, it is a dream come true. The chance to play for Australia at a World Cup, and on home soil. When Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’sContinue reading “The Matildas squad is in, and this team looks ready”
Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup
by Genevieve Henry (7/6/23) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross (23) dances her way through the South Africa midfield in October last year. Photo: Justine Burch for Impetus. When facing Australia, defences know who to watch out for – Sam Kerr. Teams will do everything within their power to mark the Matildas superstar out of the game. ThisContinue reading “Kyra Cooney-Cross: A player with the vision and talent to star at the World Cup”
Hayley Raso and her future
by Genevieve Henry (29/5/23) Above: Hayley Raso, who announced her departure from Manchester City at the weekend. Photo: Adam Johnstone for Impetus. Hayley Raso and her ribbons are departing Manchester City after two seasons. Her time at City was rather disappointing, her game time was inconsistent and dependant on the fitness of her teammates. CityContinue reading “Hayley Raso and her future”
The Matildas and penalties
As Impetus builds towards its coverage of the 2023 World Cup, Genevieve Henry looks at the joint host nation’s troubled relationship with penalty kicks and considers Tony Gustavsson’s options this July and August (26/5/23). Above: The Matildas’ distraught reaction after their penalty shoot-out exit at the last World Cup to Norway. Photo: Football Australia. WeContinue reading “The Matildas and penalties”
Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football
Impetus EXCLUSIVE by Ben Gilby Above: Trixie Tagg pictured in a St. George Budapest shirt – her achievements with the club are historic. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Trixie Tagg. Trixie Tagg is one of the pioneering legends of Australian women’s football. She was a top player in the late 1960s and 1970s, part ofContinue reading “Trixie Tagg: A pioneering legend of women’s football”
Kerr to return home to Western Australia with the Matildas
by Ben Gilby (25/5/23) Above: She’s coming home to play at last in WA – Matildas captain and local icon Sam Kerr. Photo: Football Australia. It was confirmed today that for the first time in five years, Australia will play international football in Western Australia, the home state of the nation’s all-time top scorer SamContinue reading “Kerr to return home to Western Australia with the Matildas”
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