Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia and West Ham United midfielder Tameka Yallop at today’s Matildas media conference from their Townsville training base (6/4/22). Above: Tameka Yallop and daughter Harley at today’s Matildas media conference. Photo: Football Australia. Queenslander Tameka Yallop is delighted to be back in her home state. “Yeah, the weather’s certainly aContinue reading “Tameka Yallop: “What You See Is What You Get” With Us”
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Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Manchester City stars Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso at their media conference at the Matildas Townsville training base today (5/4/22). Above: The Matildas training in Townsville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Alanna Kennedy spoke to the media today in Townsville ahead of Australia’s friendly with New ZealandContinue reading “Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash”
Katrina Gorry: Back With The Matildas
Australia midfielder Katrina Gorry spoke to the media from Townsville today ahead of The Matildas’ international with New Zealand. Impetus’ Ben Gilby watched on (4/4/22). Above: Katrina Gorry, talking to the media earlier today. Photo: Football Australia. Watching Katrina Gorry since she returned to the game at the start of the A-League Women season afterContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Back With The Matildas”
Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan
Australian international Charli Grant spoke to Ben Gilby about her experiences at the Asia Cup at the start of the year and how she sees the new Damallsvenskan season with defending champions Rosengård (30/3/22). Above: Charli Grant in action for Rosengård in the Svenska Cupen a fortnight ago. Photo: Rosengård. 20-year-old defender Charli Grant isContinue reading “Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan”
Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming friendlies with New Zealand and Katrina Gorry who makes her long-awaited return to the Matildas squad (29/3/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson announces his squad to the media today. Photo: Football Australia. Australia Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has namedContinue reading “Squad Announcements For Matildas and NZ Friendlies”
Matildas Turn To Townsville
Above: Townsville’s QCB Stadium, which will host the first of Australia’s two matches against New Zealand next month. Photo: Queensland Government. Just under a month before the Football Ferns come to play Australia twice, the venue for the first encounter was revealed today, and it is a brand new city for the team to showcaseContinue reading “Matildas Turn To Townsville”
Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue
Above:The announcement of Canberra as the venue of the Matildas’ second April international with New Zealand was supported by the local football community. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Football Australia CEO James Johnson and Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson as Australia’s plans for the April international window wereContinue reading “Matildas Announce Football Ferns Venue”
Remy Siemsen: Local Girl Done Good
Above: Sydney FC’s Remy Siemsen has had a lot to celebrate over the past eight months or so. Photo: Sydney FC. For this week’s #MidweekDub feature, Sydney FC and Australia striker Remy Siemsen spoke to Impetus about her footballing journey and life at the club this season. The interview was carried out just before sheContinue reading “Remy Siemsen: Local Girl Done Good”
Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change
Above: The Matildas gather after the final whistle in Pune yesterday which signalled their exit from the Asia Cup. Photo: Football Australia. After their shocking exit from the AFC Asia Cup at the Quarter-Final stages, Kieran Yap considers whether it is time to evaluate what success at next year’s home World Cup would look likeContinue reading “Matildas Need To Learn But Expectations Need To Change”
Job Done And New Hope Emerges
Above: Australia’s starting line-up against Thailand on Thursday, including four players making their full debuts. Photo provided to Impetus by: Football Australia. Kieran Yap reviews the performances of the Matildas debut making players in the Asia Cup along with those who have come into the squad under Tony Gustavsson’s tenure (28/1/22). Australia got the jobContinue reading “Job Done And New Hope Emerges”
