Whilst the Matildas stars playing in England are well known to the local audience, Saturday’s clash at Kingsmeadow gives fans a chance to see a group of hugely exciting Australian football stars that may not be quite so well known. Impetus’ Kieran Yap, Ben Gilby, Jonathan Tay, and Kris Goman profile five players, plus ourContinue reading “Australia v South Africa: All You Need To Know”
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Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa
Impetus’ Johnathan Stack was in today’s media conference with goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who reflects on the battle for the number one jersey. Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas’ assistant coach Mel Andreatta as she highlights the threat posed by South Africa, and the importance of the squad’s depth-building project (6/10/22). Above: Teagan Micah speaking toContinue reading “Micah And Andreatta Look Ahead To Matildas v South Africa”
Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Matildas star Caitlin Foord from Australia’s South-West London base ahead of this Saturday’s game against South Africa at Kingsmeadow (5/10/22). Above: Caitlin Foord speaking to the media. The Arsenal attacker emphasised that results at present will have no bearing on the Matildas’ World Cup outcomes. Image: Football Australia. CaitlinContinue reading “Caitlin Foord: Making The Most Of Every Moment”
Steph Catley: It’s A New Challenge
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”
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”
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