A week that contained the news of first confirmed home game for the Matildas since March 2020, the announcement of a new status for the top level of women’s football in the country, sixteen A-League Women signing announcements plus the news that Melbourne Victory have appointed a specific female health specialist. Ben Gilby rounds upContinue reading “Australian Football Round-Up”
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Australian News Round-Up
The past seven days have been exceptionally busy for the game Down Under. There’s been the celebration of a hundred years since the first women’s football match held in public, a frustrating display from the Matildas, the schedule of the first W-League matches announced along with new signings, kit launches, and an explosive interview fromContinue reading “Australian News Round-Up”
The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas
Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s 3-2 desperately disappointing 3-2 loss to the Republic of Ireland and shows how the Young Matildas class of 2019 are starting to make their mark in the senior side. He also argues that less game time in upcoming friendlies for Sam Kerr will be to everyone’s benefit in the future. Above:Continue reading “The Case For More Game Time For ‘Old’ Young Matildas”
News From Inside The Matildas Camp
Impetus hears the latest goings-on in Australia’s camp ahead of their friendly next week with the Republic of Ireland. There is news of a late squad change and the views of Jenna McCormick and Chloe Logarzo. Above: Jenna McCormick, back in training with the Matildas in Dublin this week. Photo: Football Australia. Ellie Carpenter andContinue reading “News From Inside The Matildas Camp”
Australia Announce Squad For Ireland Friendly
Above: The Matildas group are coming back together later this month. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson today announced the finalised 25‑player squad to take on the Republic of Ireland on 22 September 2021 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. The September training camp and international friendly marks the beginning of a new international cycle thatContinue reading “Australia Announce Squad For Ireland Friendly”
Australian Women’s Football Round-Up
It’s been a busy few days of announcements in Australia as the APL announce expansion for the W-League, and a joint men’s and women’s clubs championship table. If that’s not enough, the Matildas have just confirmed their first post-Olympics friendly and there’s yet more W-League signing news. Just eight months after the APL confirmed theirContinue reading “Australian Women’s Football Round-Up”
Ellie Carpenter: A Brilliant Player And Getting Better
Last week, Ellie Carpenter was announced as both the Australian PFA’s Player of Year and Young Player of the Year. Impetus’ Kieran Yap outlines the continued growth of this outstanding 21 year-old from Cowra. Above: Ellie Carpenter went toe-by-toe with Megan Rapinoe at the Olympics and came out on top. Photo: Getty Images. Sam KerrContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter: A Brilliant Player And Getting Better”
Major Financial Boost For Women’s Football In Australia
Ben Gilby summarises the overnight news which saw a four year partnership between the Commonwealth Bank and women’s football in Australia commence and hears from some of the key people involved. Artwork: Ashley Feder/Football Australia. Photo: Getty Images. Football Australia’s partnership with Commonwealth Bank which aims to significantly elevate women’s football across the nation hasContinue reading “Major Financial Boost For Women’s Football In Australia”
Kyah Simon: Spurs Sign The Ultimate Fighter
Above: Kyah Simon after being unveiled as Tottenham Hotspur’s latest signing. Artwork: Tottenham Hotspur. Kyah Simon’s road to the FA Women’s Super League has not been an easy one. After all, this is a player some people wrote off when she was 15 years old. Despite her setbacks though, Simon has come back time and time again,Continue reading “Kyah Simon: Spurs Sign The Ultimate Fighter”
That Was Fun
Kieran Yap reviews Australia’s record run at the Olympics and sees huge positives in not only the team’s fortunes and future prospects, but in the way they brought fans together and connected with them (8/8/21). Above: Sam Kerr celebrates her last gasp goal to take the Quarter-Final with Great Britain into Extra Time. Photo: GettyContinue reading “That Was Fun”
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