Impetus’ Kris Goman heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson in his Brisbane media conference ahead of tomorrow’s first of two friendlies with Canada (2/9/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas are back in Australia after their northern hemisphere summer break to play reigning Olympic Champions Canada.Continue reading “Gustavsson On Moving To Australia And Moving Australia Forward”
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Yallop: Being Versatile Back On Queensland Soil
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Tameka Yallop in Australia’s Queensland training camp ahead of the first of their two friendlies against Canada (1/9/22). Above: Tameka Yallop speaking from the Matildas training camp earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas were back at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre this morning for a second full team sessionContinue reading “Yallop: Being Versatile Back On Queensland Soil”
Catley: Canada Pose A Great Challenge
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Arsenal defender Steph Catley as she looked ahead to the Matildas’ two games with Canada during the international window (31/8/22). Above: Steph Catley speaks today from Australia’s Queensland training base. Image: Football Australia. The final members of the Matildas squad arrived this morning as the full 23-player roster assembledContinue reading “Catley: Canada Pose A Great Challenge”
Fowler: It’s Exciting To Be Back In Queensland
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia star Mary Fowler inside the Matildas’ training camp ahead of the forthcoming friendly with Canada in Brisbane. Image: Football Australia (30/8/22). Queenslander Mary Fowler, her Manchester City teammate Alanna Kennedy and Sydney based forward Princess Ibini were the latest three players to join the Matildas camp in Brisbane. FowlerContinue reading “Fowler: It’s Exciting To Be Back In Queensland”
Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne
20/8/22 Above: Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross (3) and Madelen Janogy tangle when the two sides met in the Olympic Games last year. The Hammarby teammates will be in opposition again in November. Photo: Football Australia. Australia and Sweden will continue their strong rivalry in November when the Matildas host the reigning Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020Continue reading “Matildas To Welcome Sweden To Melbourne”
Gustavsson: It’s Time To Draw A Line In The Sand
Impetus’ Kieran Yap was in Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson‘s squad announcement media conference for us yesterday as The Matildas prepare to play Canada next month (18/8/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, pictured prior to the match with Spain in June, is narrowing his focus in terms of squad selection. Photo: Football Australia. Some familiar names returnContinue reading “Gustavsson: It’s Time To Draw A Line In The Sand”
Hawkesby and Dawber Dominate As Matildas Bow Out With Big Win
Australia U23 6-0 Malaysia by Kieran Yap (13/7/22) Above: Chelsie Dawber (27) celebrates with former Adelaide United clubmate Matilda McNamara after scoring against Malaysia. Sarah Hunter and Amy Sayer (19) are also in shot. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23’s AFF Women’s championship is over, but it ended in style. Mel Andreatta’s team needed aContinue reading “Hawkesby and Dawber Dominate As Matildas Bow Out With Big Win”
Matildas Clinch Win To Keep Qualification Hopes Alive
Australia U23 4-1 Singapore by Kieran Yap (10/7/22) Above: Australia celebrate Winonah Heatley’s early goal that put them ahead against Singapore today. Photo: Football Australia. The Australian Under 23’s defeated Singapore’s senior side 4-1 in a dominant performance amid torrential rain in Manila. Australia needed a big win to give them a realistic chance atContinue reading “Matildas Clinch Win To Keep Qualification Hopes Alive”
Rapid Fire Start From Sayer Seals First Win
Australia U23 4-0 Indonesia by Kieran Yap (9/7/22). Above: Four-goal Amy Sayer in possession for the Matildas U23s against the senior Indonesia side yesterday. Photo: Tiebreaker Times/Angelo Rosales. Mel Andreatta made some changes in the third game for Australia’s Under 23 squad. With a game every two days and an Under 20 World Cup weeksContinue reading “Rapid Fire Start From Sayer Seals First Win”
Matildas Clinch First Point Of AFF Championships
by Kieran Yap (7/7/22). Thailand 2-2 Australia U23 Above: Amy Sayer (19) focuses on the ball during Australia’s game with Thailand on Wednesday. Photo: AFC Asian Cup. If you are a Matildas fan, you know that Thailand are not to be taken lightly. In January, the two senior teams met at the Asian Cup. AustraliaContinue reading “Matildas Clinch First Point Of AFF Championships”
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