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 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”

Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead

by Ben Gilby (2/6/24) Above: Lydia Williams and Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today in Sydney. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson emphasised both the level of emotions around the Matildas squad ahead of tomorrow’s game with China and the steely determination to “show who they really are.” As well as beingContinue reading “Emotions high as Matildas and China prepare for challenges ahead”

Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw

by Ben Gilby (1/6/24) Above: Tameka Yallop and Tony Gustavsson speaking after yesterday’s 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide. Image: Football Australia. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson admitted his side “were not aggressive enough” and “played too slow” in the first half of their game with China yesterday, but hailed their famed Never Say DieContinue reading “Gustavsson, Yallop & Raso reflect on China draw”

Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself

by Emma Burke in Adelaide for Impetus (30/5/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson (left) and attacker Caitlin Foord at today’s media conference in Adelaide. Photo: Emma Burke for Impetus. Ahead of Friday’s game against China in Adelaide, the first of two games in the ‘Til it’s Done Farewell Series,’ Matildas’ head coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Gustavsson & Foord: It’s the last opportunity to prove yourself”

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”

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””

‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics

By Emma Burke 21/4/24 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas star Emily van Egmond and head coach Tony Gustavsson have spoken to media today after it was announced that the Matildas will meet USA, Germany, and either Zambia or Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  The Matildas will open their Olympic campaignContinue reading “‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics”

Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad

20/3/24 Above: Michelle Heyman (second left) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan last time out in Melbourne. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Twenty-three players have been named in the Australia squad for the upcoming international with Mexico which will take place Toyota Field, San Antonio, USA.  The Matildas will take on the recent Concacaf W GoldContinue reading “Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad”

Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key”

by Ben Gilby (23/2/24) Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Alanna Kennedy at today’s media conference ahead of the first leg of Australia’s Olympic Games qualifier with Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of the first leg of the final round of Olympic qualifiers tomorrow, Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson underlined to the mediaContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key””