Above: Clare Polkinghorne in action against Iran. Image: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (28/11/24) A legend of the Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne is preparing for a “really special” final game in green and gold. The most-capped Australian will say her goodbyes to the professional game (at least as a player) in her home inContinue reading “Polkinghorne: “Really special to be able to play one last game here at home.””
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Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview
Above: Clare Hunt on signing day with Tottenham. Image: Tottenham Hotspur. by Genevieve Henry (15/11/24). Ahead of tomorrow’s huge North London derby in the Women’s Super League with Tottenham Hotspur Australian defender Clare Hunt answered Genevieve Henry’s questions about her transition to England, rapid ascent with the Matildas, and ultimate goals with Spurs. Hunt hasContinue reading “Clare Hunt Exclusive Interview”
Has the rapid growth of the Matildas put them under performance altering pressure?
by Ella McShane (11/11/24) Above: The Matildas come together in the huddle. Photo: Football Australia. The infamous penalty shootout, the crushing defeat inflicted by Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses, the society-altering rise of women’s sport. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup undoubtedly left an unprecedented legacy defined by love, loss, and a united Australia. Foord’s statement echoesContinue reading “Has the rapid growth of the Matildas put them under performance altering pressure?”
Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win
Germany 1-2 Australia by Ben Gilby (28/10/24) Above: Australia celebrate after Kyra Cooney-Cross’s stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia. Australia produced a performance of grit, determination, and no little skill to pick themselves up off the floor from a nightmare start to claim a stunning win over Germany in Duisburg. After falling behind just five minutesContinue reading “Never say die: Cooney-Cross rocket sets Matildas on the way to famous win”
Clare Hunt on the Matildas’ “good start to the friendly series.”
Above: Clare Hunt in action in a previous game for the Matildas. Image: Rob Lizzi for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (27/10/24). After the Matildas played out a tight draw with Switzerland, Clare Hunt spoke to the press about the result as well as the upcoming game against Germany. “I think the result was pretty fairContinue reading “Clare Hunt on the Matildas’ “good start to the friendly series.””
Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives
by Ben Gilby (27/10/24) Above: Caitlin Foord (9) in action for Australia against Switzerland on Friday. Photo: Marcio Machado / Football Australia. Some powerful performances for Arsenal in the WSL this season were transferred onto the international scene for Caitlin Foord on Friday night local time. The 29-year-old attacker put the Matildas in front againstContinue reading “Foord: We wanted the win – but there are positives”
Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas”
by Ben Gilby (12/10/24) Above: Tom Sermanni discusses his first squad and immediate aims for the Matildas squad. Image: Football Australia. Tom Sermanni admits that anyone who suggested he would be returning to international coaching was “mad” – but for the interim period that he is back in charge of the Matildas, he wants toContinue reading “Sermanni: “I want us to get back to what makes the Matildas the Matildas””
Sydney FC signs “One of Australia’s finest footballers” in Kyah Simon
Above: Kyah Simon poses in front of the Harbour Bridge in her new colours. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (27/9/24). Sydney FC has bolstered their attack with the huge signing of Matildas player Kyah Simon. Simon will bring over 100 international caps as well as 120 A-League women games, over half of which wereContinue reading “Sydney FC signs “One of Australia’s finest footballers” in Kyah Simon”
Supersub Beth Mead salvages shares of the spoils for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates
Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City by Christopher Heath at The Emirates for Impetus (22/09/24) Beth Mead netted a 81st-minute equaliser for Arsenal as the Gunners drew 2-2 with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in their opening match of the 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign. Arsenal – Focussing on the full–backs Caitlin Foord andContinue reading “Supersub Beth Mead salvages shares of the spoils for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates”
Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window
21/8/24 Above: Australia’s Steph Catley battles against Germany in the Olympic Games last month. The Matildas will get a chance in October to set the record straight. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/The Guardian. The Matildas will face Olympic Games Bronze Medallist, Germany, away in Duisburg during the October international window. Australia will spend this window in Europe,Continue reading “Matildas announce Germany friendly for Europe based October window”
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