Tag: Emily van Egmond

  • JETS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE RETURN OF EMILY VAN EGMOND

    JETS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE RETURN OF EMILY VAN EGMOND

    Newcastle’s W-League side is expected to unveil the signing of Emily Van Egmond tomorrow, in a huge boost for the Jets. The Matildas skipper was granted a release by her German club Wolfsburg last week. They also announced she was returning to the Hunter for an undisclosed transfer fee.

  • SQUAD NAMED FOR MATILDAS SERIES AGAINST BRAZIL

    SQUAD NAMED FOR MATILDAS SERIES AGAINST BRAZIL

    Great news for Hunter football fans with Matildas coach Alen Stajcic naming W-League Jets Chloe Logarzo and Gema Simon in his squad for the upcoming series against Brazil, in Sydney and Newcastle. Hunter-bred midfielder Emily van Egmond was also selected, and former Jet Georgia Yeoman-Dale has received a recall. The Penrith game is almost sold…

  • VAN EGMOND AND THE MATILDAS TO BATTLE BRAZIL IN THE HUNTER

    VAN EGMOND AND THE MATILDAS TO BATTLE BRAZIL IN THE HUNTER

    Emily van Egmond will be the proudest member of the Australian team when they do battle with Brazil in Newcastle on September 19. Having grown up in the Hunter, the 23-year-old is now one of the biggest stars in the Matildas’ line-up.

  • IFFLAND AND VAN EGMOND SHARE LAKE MAC AWARD

    IFFLAND AND VAN EGMOND SHARE LAKE MAC AWARD

    She was a relative unknown when she won the Cliff Diving World Series, but Rhiannon Iffland is now a household name. Last night she was named Lake Macquarie’s Sportsperson of the Year, sharing the award with the Matildas Emily Van Egmond. Among the other achievers, Lara McSpadden won the junior female prize, Tom Crockett was…

  • HOME GROWN MATILDA BACK FOR A CHRISTMAS BREAK

    HOME GROWN MATILDA BACK FOR A CHRISTMAS BREAK

    Former W-League Jet, Emily Van Egmond, is back at home in the Hunter for a short holiday during the German competition’s winter break. The 23-year-old recently left Frankfurt for Wolfsburg and more European Champions League football. “In terms of challenging myself against the best I think I am and there’s no better way to do…

  • MATILDAS BEGIN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR RIO OLYMPICS

    MATILDAS BEGIN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR RIO OLYMPICS

    The Hunter’s Emily van Egmond and her Matildas teammates have begun final preparations for their opening game at the Rio Olympics. The Aussies have left their training base in Fortaleza, bound for São Paulo, where they’ll face Canada on August 4. “I think they’re going to be quite physical, dangerous off set pieces, they have…

  • VAN EGMOND ON TARGET IN MATILDAS DRAW WITH CHINA

    VAN EGMOND ON TARGET IN MATILDAS DRAW WITH CHINA

    The Matildas have finished the Olympic Qualifying tournament in Japan undefeated after securing a one-all draw with China overnight. The Chinese hit the front early, before the Hunter’s Emily van Egmond drew Australia level with a spectacular strike in the last 10 minutes. “Van Egmond! Oh what a belter!” The Matildas finished on top of…

  • MATILDAS BOOK THEIR TICKET FOR RIO

    MATILDAS BOOK THEIR TICKET FOR RIO

    The Matildas have booked their ticket to this year’s Olympic Games, thanks to a 2-1 win over North Korea at the qualifying tournament in Japan. Coach Alen Stajcic says his side is now aiming for gold in Rio.

  • MATILDAS READY FOR CLASH WITH NORTH KOREA

    MATILDAS READY FOR CLASH WITH NORTH KOREA

    The Matildas will play a crucial clash with North Korea at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Japan. Following three straight wins, another victory tonight, or even a draw, will see the Australian women secure a place in Rio. A loss would add plenty of pressure to Wednesday’s clash with China. Emily van Egmond has played…

  • VAN EGMOND SETS UP MATILDA GOAL

    VAN EGMOND SETS UP MATILDA GOAL

    The Matildas are charging their way to Rio, thrashing Vietnam nine-nil in their qualification match in Japan overnight. Kyah Simon starred with a hat-trick, as the Aussies snatched their second straight win. While Jets W-League midfielder Chloe Logarzo stayed on the bench against Vietnam, the Hunter’s Emily van Egmond again played a big part. The 22-year-old…