Australia 4-0 Czechia by Ben Gilby (16/2/23) Above: The Matildas celebrate Hayley Raso’s second-half double. Photo: Football Australia. Clare Polkinghorne’s strike on the night she became the most capped Matilda of all time sealed Australia’s 4-0 win in Gosford today, as Tony Gustavsson’s side overcome both stubborn opponents and challenging preparations. The Matildas went intoContinue reading “Matildas take the win with room to improve”
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Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch
This week’s Midweek Dub player interview saw Western Sydney Wanderers captain Clare Hunt, newly called–up by the Matildas, sit down for an in-depth chat with Impetus’ Kris Goman. The pair discuss Hunt’s earliest days playing in rural Grenfell, her ongoing studies, career aims, and why it’s so important to inspire the next generation (15/2/23). Above:Continue reading “Clare Hunt: Overcoming challenges and learning on and off the pitch”
Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in
Impetus’ Jonathan Tay joined the Matildas media conference with Everton star Clare Wheeler (14/2/23). Above: Clare Wheeler in action previously for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Even with the World Cup less than six months away, for Clare Wheeler, the prospect of having the biggest tournament in football come down under hasn’t quite hit home. “No,Continue reading “Clare Wheeler: Prospect of home World Cup yet to sink in”
Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time”
by Ben Gilby (13/2/23) Above: Katrina Gorry speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Matildas star Katrina Gorry told the media today that the squad are in a good place ahead of the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Thursday when Australia play the Czech Republic in Gosford. The Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: We’re “hitting peak performance at the right time””
Ellie Carpenter’s return: Exclusive photo gallery
Jean-Pierre Thiesset was pitchside in Rodez for Impetus on Saturday as Olympique Lyonnais’ Australian international Ellie Carpenter made her eagerly awaited return from ACL injury after almost nine months out (5/2/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter back in a familiar pose – charging along the right flank for Olympique Lyonnais at Rodez yesterday. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset forContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter’s return: Exclusive photo gallery”
Hunt rewarded by call up in latest Matildas squad
by Ben Gilby (2/2/23) Above: (Left to right): Cortnee Vine, Tameka Yallop, and Tony Gustavsson at today’s Australian national squad selection announcement in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Western Sydney Wanderers defender Clare Hunt has been rewarded for her consistently high-performance levels in the A-League Women with a call-up to the Australian national side for theContinue reading “Hunt rewarded by call up in latest Matildas squad”
Leicester City’s Aussie recruits can make a difference
By Kieran Yap (27/1/23) Above: Courtney Nevin on international duty. Photo: Football Australia Leicester City’s push for survival in the FAWSL has seen them sign two Australian internationals. Here is what fans can expect from Remy Siemsen and Courtney Nevin. Australia had just lost 3-0 to the USA. Starting in central defence was an 18-year-oldContinue reading “Leicester City’s Aussie recruits can make a difference”
Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football
For this week’s Midweek Dub feature, Impetus’ Ben Carey grabbed an EXCLUSIVE chat with Brisbane Roar legend and Matildas star Katrina Gorry. In a hugely insightful in-depth interview, the pair discuss combining football with motherhood, playing overseas, the qualities of the A-League Women, and the national team (18/1/23). Above: Katrina Gorry balances her daughter HarperContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Crafting a legacy of family and football”
Gustavsson: “I want it to mimic the group stage of the World Cup”
Ben Gilby reports on today’s announcement of the 2023 Cup of Nations where Australia, Spain, Czech Republic, and Jamaica (12/1/23) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson sees the carefully constructed Cup of Nations as a major part of his team’s World Cup preparations. Photo: Damien Briggs, supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia today announcedContinue reading “Gustavsson: “I want it to mimic the group stage of the World Cup””
World Cup Training Bases Revealed
Ben Carey was at the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre to hear the venue revealed as the Matildas World Cup training base. Plus all the news of the other qualifiers bases (12/12/22). Above: The Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre – Australia’s training base for the World Cup. Photo: Ben Carey for Impetus. The Matildas willContinue reading “World Cup Training Bases Revealed”
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