Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from The Matildas’ star Steph Catley as the Arsenal defender made the short trip to South-West London to report for international duty (4/10/22). Above: Steph Catley speaking from the Australian team camp this week. Image: Football Australia. Australia have assembled in South-West London ahead of this weekend’s international against South AfricaContinue reading “Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge”
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Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears how a weekend of injuries has led to three ins-and four outs this morning (3/10/22) Above: Remy Siemsen is back in the Matildas squad. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Forward Remy Siemsen and defenders Emma Checker and Matilda McNamara have been added to the Matildas squad ahead of theContinue reading “Matildas Forced Into Squad Changes”
Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return
The Canberra Times this week reported that Michelle Heyman is targeting a Matildas call-up. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines what the A-League Women’s all-time record scorer could add to Tony Gustavsson’s squad (2/10/22). Above: Michelle Heyman lets fly for Canberra United against Brisbane Roar last season. The A-League Women legend is aiming at an international return.Continue reading “Heyman Pinpoints Matildas Return”
Matildas Lock In Details For Final Games of 2022
Above: The Matildas team that faced Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup at the start of this year. Photo: Football Australia. 28/9/22 Australia will complete their 2022 international calendar in Gosford as they meet Thailand in the second match of the Seven Consulting International Series on 15 November at Central Coast Stadium in New South Wales. Continue reading “Matildas Lock In Details For Final Games of 2022”
Consistency The Key In Gustavsson’s Latest Selection
27/9/22 Above: The Matildas gather together once more ahead of two friendlies in the coming weeks. Photo: Football Australia. A 23-player Matildas squad has been named to take on South Africa and Denmark for two international friendlies in London and Viborg, respectively. Australia will host a ‘home’ match against the reigning Women’s African CupContinue reading “Consistency The Key In Gustavsson’s Latest Selection”
Matildas In The WSL: The Curious Case Of Caitlin Foord
Ahead of this weekend’s big North London derby in the WSL, Impetus’ Jonathan Tay profiles Arsenal’s Australian star Caitlin Foord (22/9/22). Above: Caitlin Foord on the move against Brighton and Hove Albion last week. Photo: @ArsenalWFC. Chest flat on the ground, Caitlin Foord looked skyward with arms outstretched, searching for the payoff which never arrived.Continue reading “Matildas In The WSL: The Curious Case Of Caitlin Foord”
Matildas Announce Denmark Friendly
19/9/22 Above: The Matildas’ October international schedule is now locked in. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia will close out the October FIFA Women’s International Window with a trip to Midtjylland to face Denmark at Viborg Stadium on Tuesday, 11 October 2022. Kicking off at 6.00pm local time, it will be the second meeting betweenContinue reading “Matildas Announce Denmark Friendly”
Canada Loss Underlines The Importance of Building Depth
Impetus’ Kieran Yap reflects on Australia’s defeat to Canada yesterday. With EXCLUSIVE photos by Kris Goman at Allianz Stadium (7/9/22). Above: The Matildas come together in the huddle before their impressive first half showing against Canada yesterday. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. “How it looked is how it felt for us” said Caitlin Foord afterContinue reading “Canada Loss Underlines The Importance of Building Depth”
Gustavsson: It’s About Momentum
Impetus’ Ryan Miller-Woods heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson ahead of the Matildas’ second friendly against Canada tomorrow (5/9/22). Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson has a lot to ponder ahead of tomorrow’s second game with Canada. Image: Football Australia. Tony Gustavsson admitted today that he is still not sure on the availability ofContinue reading “Gustavsson: It’s About Momentum”
Conversion Rate An Issue As Canada Defeat Matildas
Impetus’ Kris Goman reports on Australia’s friendly against Canada earlier today and joined the post-match media conference with both Tony Gustavsson and Bev Priestman in Brisbane for us (3/9/22). Above: Canada celebrate Adriana Leon’s goal. Photo: Canada Soccer. Australia 0-1 Canada The Matildas haven’t played in Brisbane for some time and 25,016 people turned outContinue reading “Conversion Rate An Issue As Canada Defeat Matildas”
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