Australia 0-1 Panama by Ben Gilby (5/7/25) Above: Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah makes a dramatic save in today’s game with Panama in Bunbury. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. World number 56 Panama earned the greatest result in their history with this victory over a much-changed Australia side, who included four debutants, on a chilly, wetContinue reading “Experimental Matildas fail to solve Panama’s puzzle”
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Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success
by Ella McShane (4/7/25) Above: Matildas boss Joe Montemurro speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Having had just under a year since their last major tournament at the Olympics, the introduction of new tactics and players has highlighted the depth of the current Matildas squad. With the Asian Cup now on theContinue reading “Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success”
How Ellie Carpenter could change the game for Chelsea
By Genevieve Henry (2/7/25) Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia Ellie Carpenter isn’t just another signing for Chelsea– with her unmatched engine, tenacious speed, and elite experience, she could be not only the future of the club, but a complete game changer. Impetus Football’s Genevieve Henry takes a look at how this transfer willContinue reading “How Ellie Carpenter could change the game for Chelsea”
Impressive Matildas denied at the death
Australia 1-1 Slovenia by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park for Impetus (29/6/25) Above: Winonah Heatley, who was outstanding for Australia, wins a tussle tonight in Perth. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. On a balmy winter night at Perth’s HBF Park, Australia and Slovenia played out an enthralling 1-1 draw in match two of their two-matchContinue reading “Impressive Matildas denied at the death”
Matildas’ Montemurro era starts with perfect result if not perfect performance
Australia 3-0 Slovenia by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park for Impetus (26/6/25) Above: Emily Gielnik looks to break through from Slovenia’s grip tonight in Perth. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. The Joe Montemurro era as the Matildas’ Head Coach started the best way possible with a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park on ThursdayContinue reading “Matildas’ Montemurro era starts with perfect result if not perfect performance”
Ann Odong: A legend and role model of the Australian women’s football family
9/6/25 Above: Ann Odong in match day mode with The Matildas. Photo: ABC. Whilst the arrival of Joe Montemurro as The Matildas’ new head coach took all the headlines last week, the announcement that Ann Odong is to depart her role as the team’s media manager was just as big for many of those aroundContinue reading “Ann Odong: A legend and role model of the Australian women’s football family”
Sayer completes fairytale return as Matildas defeat Argentina
Australia 4-1 Argentina by Alyce Collett (2/6/25) Above: Amy Sayer celebrates after scoring for Australia against Argentina in Canberra tonight. Photo: Football Australia. Australia has recorded a clean sweep in its two-match series with Argentina after winning game two 4-1 in Canberra tonight. Amy Sayer was the star for the Matildas, scoring a brace andContinue reading “Sayer completes fairytale return as Matildas defeat Argentina”
Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win
Australia 2-0 Argentina by Isabelle Campbell at Marvel Stadium for Impetus (30/5/25). Above: Kahli Johnson celebrates her debut goal for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas put on an outstanding display of attacking mindset in a 2-0 win over Argentina at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. With several senior players unavailable, the fixture allowed fringe playersContinue reading “Johnson debut goal drives Matildas to Argentina win”
Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches
by Isabelle Campbell (29/5/25) Above: Tom Sermanni. Photo: Football Australia. Just 24 hours after the A-League Women was named the ‘Best League in Asia’, Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has launched a scathing critique of the competition, calling for urgent structural changes and greater investment in professionalism. “We started the A-League Women, or the W-League, as itContinue reading “Sermanni demands better conditions for A-League Women’s players & coaches”
Sayer & Johnson: Its all about taking the opportunity
by Isabelle Campbell (27/5/25) Above: Amy Sayer (facing camera) celebrates a Matildas goal. The Kristianstads player is a welcome returnee to the Australia squad after completing her rehab from an ACL injury. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. After nearly a year on the sidelines, Amy Sayer is back in green and gold and ready toContinue reading “Sayer & Johnson: Its all about taking the opportunity”
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