In the third of our special features for our charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Kieran Yap profiles Lydia Williams, Arsenal’s hugely experienced goalkeeper who is well worth keeping an eye on both on and off the pitch. Above: Lydia Williams pictured in typical pose whilst playing for Australia. Photo: Sky Sports. Australia’s goalkeeper is waitingContinue reading “Lydia Williams: Influential Matilda & Indigenous Role Model”
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Jada Whyman: An Inspirational Player With A Big Future
In the second of our special features for our charity partners John Moriarty Football’s Indigenous Football Week, Ben Gilby profiles Jada Whyman, Sydney FC’s young and highly talented goalkeeper who is a fabulous role model for female indigenous Australian football players. Above: Jada Whyman training with the Matildas during the October international window this year. Photo supplied toContinue reading “Jada Whyman: An Inspirational Player With A Big Future”
Matildas Unveil Squad For USWNT Matches
Overnight, Australia announced their 25 player squad for their doubleheader against the USA at the end of this month. Head coach Tony Gustavsson revealed the reasons behind his selections Above: The Matildas face the World Champions twice at the end of this month with their all-time attendance record set to be smashed. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Matildas Unveil Squad For USWNT Matches”
Sam Stays!
Above: Sam Kerr pictured for the media this afternoon after extending her deal at Kingsmoeado for another two years. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Chelsea FCW. Chelsea announce this afternoon that forward Sam Kerr has extended her contract at the club for a further two years – until the summer of 2024. Following a stellarContinue reading “Sam Stays!”
Impetus Hears From Matildas At USWNT Series Launch
Impetus’ Kris Goman was at Stadium Australia in Sydney this morning for the media launch ahead of the Matildas forthcoming two-game series with the USWNT at the end of this month. She spoke exclusively to Emily Van Egmond, Jada Whyman, and Bryleeh Henry. Kris additionally heard from NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, The Hon Natalie Ward,Continue reading “Impetus Hears From Matildas At USWNT Series Launch”
Matildas Coaches React To Asian Cup Draw
The draw for the 2022 Asian Cup, which takes place during January in India took place today. Impetus’ Ben Gilby got reaction to the draw from Australia’s head coach Tony Gustavsson and assistant Mel Andreatta. Artwork: Football Australia The draw for the 2022 Asian Cup in India was made earlier today and Australia will beContinue reading “Matildas Coaches React To Asian Cup Draw”
Matildas Wrap: Confidence & Swagger Returns
Impetus’ Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s two games against Brazil over the past five days and asserts that whilst it wasn’t perfect, there are some positive signs from Tony Gustavsson’s team. Photo: Football Australia. Marta is one of the best players the world has seen. Brazil is consistently one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Yes,Continue reading “Matildas Wrap: Confidence & Swagger Returns”
Gustavsson: Positives In Flexibility; Disappointment In Concession
Impetus’ Ben Gilby and Kris Goman were in the Matildas post-match press conference and spoke to both Tony Gustavsson and Lydia Williams. Plus, Ben Gilby‘s round up beneath of the main events of a dramatic night. Above: Sam Kerr pictured after putting the Matildas 2-0 up. Photo: Getty Images Tony Gustavsson was in reflective moodContinue reading “Gustavsson: Positives In Flexibility; Disappointment In Concession”
Gustavsson’s Aims For Brazil Clash & Whyman’s Call Up
Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke to the media today ahead of Australia’s game with Brazil tomorrow. Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the session for us. There is also news and photos from Jada Whyman’s call up to the squad after Teagan Micah’s withdrawal through injury Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson during the pressContinue reading “Gustavsson’s Aims For Brazil Clash & Whyman’s Call Up”
Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream
Remy Siemsen went to the Matildas last game in Parramatta on 9th November 2019 as a fan. On Saturday, she returned to the stadium as a player for her country and made her debut. Ben Gilby was in Siemsen’s press conference where she spoke about her incredible weekend. Above: Remy Siemsen pictured after her debut.Continue reading “Remy Siemsen: Achieving The Dream”
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