By Kieran Yap 29/5/24 On June 4, a new documentary about the rise of women’s football in Australia will air on Stan. Impetus spoke to Maggie Miles and Maggie Eudes, the co-directors of Trailblazers about bringing this story to the screen. In the afterglow of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and in the lead upContinue reading “Bringing Matildas history to the screen: the making of Trailblazers”
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Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come
by Ben Gilby (21/5/24) Above: Lydia Williams (left) and Charli Grant at today’s Matildas media event in Adelaide. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson today revealed his 23-player squad for the two home games with China that will take place in Adelaide and Sydney on 31st May and 3rdContinue reading “Gustavsson, Grant & Williams reflect on the challenges to come”
Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories
Impetus exclusive – by Ben Gilby (17/5/24) Above: Charli Grant in action for Tottenham Hotspur this season. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. Charli Grant’s career has been on a seemingly neverending upward trajectory. From Adelaide United to Matildas via the Damallsvenskan, the South Australian defender is now five months into her first taste of the WSLContinue reading “Charli Grant: Making more lifelong memories”
Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico
by Ben Gilby (11/4/24) Above: Clare Wheeler speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas trio of Clare Wheeler, Cortnee Vine, and Sharn Freier reflected earlier today about the development of the team’s playing style and the positives seen in the 2-0 victory over Mexico. Everton midfielder Wheeler feels that the consequences of that newContinue reading “Wheeler, Vine, & Freier reflect on the challenge of Mexico”
Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits”
by Ben Gilby (10/4/24) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media after today’s game with Mexico. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Steph Catley both hailed the team for showing tactical nouse alongside their trademark determination to overcome an impressive Mexico side in San Antonio today. The Central American oppositionContinue reading “Gustavsson & Catley: The Matildas “tested their limits””
Matildas pass Mexico test with flying colours
Mexico 0–2 Australia (10/04/24) By Ben Carey Above: Hayley Raso maintains possession of the ball against a Mexican defender, just before scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Matildas. The Matildas recorded a big win over a spirited Mexico on a warm Sunday evening in San Antonio, Texas. The Matildas were up against one of the in-form teams of the Americas. Last year Mexico won the PanContinue reading “Matildas pass Mexico test with flying colours”
Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best
by Ben Gilby (9/4/24) Above: Mary Fowler talking ahead of Australia’s game with Mexico tomorrow. Image: Football Australia. The Matildas attacker Mary Fowler has outlined how the importance of balancing off-field life from her footballing career has helped her to maintain her sharpness despite an overall lack of minutes in the WSL for Manchester CityContinue reading “Mary Fowler on the importance of “balance” in bringing out her best”
Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone
Impetus’ Ben Gilby (BG) and Genevieve Henry (GH) have been writing about Australian women’s football for a number of years. Yet they are both based thousands of miles away from the country. So why are they so passionate about the Australian women’s game? In this discussion article, they reveal their motivations and fondest memories ofContinue reading “Keeping a close eye from afar: Following The Matildas in another Timezone”
Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico
by Ben Gilby (6/4/24) Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking from the Matildas Florida base. Image: Football Australia. With a whole week of training behind them in the build-up to next week’s friendly with Mexico, Ellie Carpenter and Sharn Freier have been speaking from the Matildas’ Florida HQ. Ellie Carpenter: “I really think we can achieve somethingContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico”
Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time”
Above: Mackenzie Arnold in action at training in Florida. Image: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (4/4/24). Impetus’ Genevieve Henry spoke to Mackenzie Arnold following another day of camp in Florida with the Matildas. An unusual camp, with a week of just training without a match to interrupt the flow, Arnold discussed the importance ofContinue reading “Mackenzie Arnold on the Matildas camp: “It comes at the perfect time””
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