Athlone Town’s Youth Academy Expansion Shows the Significance of WFAI Win
Photo by Stephen McCarthy January 4 saw Athlone Town’s Youth Academy announce an expansion, marking a bright start to 2024. The new academy will introduce a comprehensive training and competition program for footballers between 6 and 14 years of age. This announcement comes a month and a half after Athlone triumphed over Shelbourne, winning the 2023 Women’s Football Association …
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North London derby records record attendance in A Testament To The Growth Of Women’s Football
Picture source: Katie McCabe Instagram- @katie_mccabe11. Two legendary sides went head to head on Sunday as Arsenal took on Chelsea in the north London derby , in front of a crowd of 59,042 people, the largest ever recorded in Women’s Super League (WSL) history. The attendance number combined with the pomp and circumstance surrounding the game only proves that women’s …
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Paris 2024 Will Be The First Olympics To Achieve Gender Parity
It has been announced that the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be the first to achieve numerical gender parity, consisting of the same number of male and female athletes participating in the competition. “The Olympic Games are a rare occasion when female athletes can make the headlines as much as their male counterparts. We know that there are prime …
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Emma Hayes On Chelsea Departure: “This is About Putting First Other Things In My Life And I’m Ready For That”
Legendary Chelsea Women’s manager, Emma Hayes is set to depart from the outstanding side as announced by the club last week. Hayes has served the Blues for 11 years and has undoubtedly contributed to its prominence in the UK Women’s Super League (WSL), coaching some of the world’s most exceptional players such as Australia’s Sam Kerr and England’s Lauren James. …
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Gotham FC Players Win Their First NWSL Championship Title In The Midst Of Adversity
Photo by Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports Gotham FC won the US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) title after they triumphed over the OL Reign on Sunday, 12 November. The game was significant due to it being the last for US Women’s National Team (USWNT) stars Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe who were playing on opposing sides. The game took an …
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Katie McCabe Earns Her 200th Cap For Arsenal
Sunday 5 November marked a milestone for Katie McCabe as she took the field for what would be her 200th appearance for the gunners against Manchester City. The Irish Women’s National Team captain initially signed with the club in 2015 from Shelbourne. More recently, she extended her contract with Arsenal in September. “Over the years, I’ve experienced some amazing moments …
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Eileen Gleeson On Katie McCabe: “She’s In Her Prime Right Now”
Eileen Gleeson ‘s Ireland left the crowd cheering as they beat Albania 5-1 on Friday night in what was an epic show of strength and diverse play by the girls in green. The team is no doubt hoping to continue this winning streak as they are set to play Albania’s team today yet again, but this time, on their home …
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5 Key Takeaways From Ireland Vs Albania
Photo by Stephen McCarthy Ireland made their grand return to Tallaght Stadium on Friday with a 5-1 victory over Albania, continuing a successful Nations League journey after wins against Northern Ireland and Hungary earlier in the campaign. Several players undoubtedly stood out and made their mark on the pitch as did several position change ups. 1. Katie McCabe is the …
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Abbie Larkin: “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind…I was just ready for the next challenge”
It is clear that Abbie Larkin is a very talented player, with the year 2023 having been a testament to her exceptional abilities. The 18 year old was one of the Irish national team’s youngest players called up to the FIFA World Cup Squad, and played in Australia. Following this momentous international tournament, she was included in the roster for …
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West Ham United’s Izzy Atkinson Is Hopeful For The Nations League Road Ahead
Izzy Atkinson has had a significant year playing for the Irish Women’s National Football team (WNT). Ahead of the Ireland-Albania game, the 22 year old who plays for the Women’s Super League (WSL) side West Ham United, addressed a pre-match media conference on Monday. Having been called up to the 2023 FIFA World Cup squad, she participated in the international …
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