Above: Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr celebrate Carpenter’s goal. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Genevieve Henry (25/7/24). Going to her third Olympics at just age 24, Ellie Carpenter is often considered one of the world’s best players. Her speed, tenacity, and drive set her apart from most. But, as good as she already is,Continue reading “The Next Level for Ellie Carpenter”
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The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s
By Kieran Yap 24/7/24 Above: The 1978 Australian Team selected from the National Championships. Photo: Matildas Alumni. The 1978 Australia team was the result of an intense, competitive selection process. Impetus looks back at the National Championships. Whenever a Matildas squad is announced there is inevitable discussion. Some fans favourite miss out, others are inContinue reading “The Best of The Best: Matildas selection in the 70’s”
Olympics Preview: Australia
Above: The Australia squad for the Olympics. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. By Kieran Yap (19/7/24) After an historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2023 and a fourth-place finish at the last Olympics in Toyko, The Matildas will be hungry to go one step further in Paris. Even without superstar captain Sam Kerr,Continue reading “Olympics Preview: Australia”
Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more”
by Ben Gilby (17/7/24) Above: Clare Wheeler talking to the media ahead with a week to go before the Olympics tournament starts. Image: Football Australia. Clare Wheeler is a prime example of exactly the sort of player who will be key for The Matildas in the Olympics. In consistently strong form for club and countryContinue reading “Clare Wheeler: “We want a medal, there’s nothing we want more””
Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas
Australia 1-2 Canada by Ben Gilby (13/7/24) Above: Sharn Freier (right, light blue shirt) celebrates her goal for Australia with Mary Fowler. Photo: Football Australia. A goal from Evelyn Viens with less than five minutes remaining ensured that Canada came from 1-0 down to defeat Australia in a ‘B’ international behind closed doors at theContinue reading “Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas”
Gustavsson: “The one thing this team knows is that we can beat any team”
Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking to the press. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (12/7/24). Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke to the media today, sharing his thoughts of Australia’s hard work and mentality ahead of their Olympic warm-up match against Canada. “It’s been intense. Very intense.” In preparation for the heat, the team has beenContinue reading “Gustavsson: “The one thing this team knows is that we can beat any team” “
Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup
by Ben Gilby (12/7/24) Above: Hayley Raso in training this week at the Matildas pre-Olympic camp in North Spain. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. Whilst Australia have evolved their style and added depth to their squad since last year’s World Cup, attacker Hayley Raso feels that experiencing high pressure and overcoming adversity in waysContinue reading “Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup”
Matildas build-up to Canada clash
Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross captured during training this week in Marbella. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. by Ben Gilby (11/7/24) Australia have continued their preparations for Sunday evening’s (local time) final pre-Olympic friendly with Canada in Marbella by bringing Winonah Heatley into the squad for the game after injuries have impacted Steph Catley and KaitlynContinue reading “Matildas build-up to Canada clash”
Matildas begin Olympic preparations
9/7/24 Above: A smiling Hayley Raso during training in Spain yesterday. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia have arrived at their warm-weather training camp in Marbella, Northern Spain ahead of this weekend’s pre-Olympic Friendly against Canada on Saturday. Here is a selection of photos from yesterday’s training session, provided to Impetus by FootballContinue reading “Matildas begin Olympic preparations”
Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain
2/7/24 Above: The Matildas gather after the announcement of the squad for the Olympic Games. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia will take on reigning Olympic gold medallists, Canada, in the south of Spain in a final international fixture before commencing their Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign. Australia and Canada will face off on SaturdayContinue reading “Matildas announce Olympic warm-up test with Canada in Spain”
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