After A Five Year Absence Boston is Finally Getting A Second Chance at the NWSL
Photo by David L. Ryan, The Boston Globe The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has announced that there is set to be a women’s soccer team in the Massachusetts capital opening in 2026. Boston has been awarded expansion rights for the NWSL’s 15th team! — National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 19, 2023 This comes in the wake of a …
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“Saturday’s Going To Be An Amazing Occasion” – Saoirse Noonan Thrilled For Historic Match at Aviva Stadium
“We’re all looking forward to Saturday. We want to make that a special occasion, and it should be a special occasion; that’s what we should be looking at”, says Saoirse Noonan, echoing in anticipation as Ireland braces for a historic showdown against Northern Ireland. On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, the Aviva Stadium will witness a momentous event – the first-ever …
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Savannah McCarthy on overcoming ACL fear and revelling in 7 hour round trips to training
Shamrock Rovers star Savannah McCarthy may be over the moon to overcome her biggest fear in an ACL injury, but she’s keeping her feet firmly planted to the ground back home in Kerry. The centre back from Listowel returned to the Ireland squad this week under the interim management of Eileen Gleeson, marking the first time she’s done so since …
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Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City for WSL return
Irish International Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City WFC for their return to the Barclays Women’s Super League after two years in the Championship. The 26-year-old midfielder signed from Brighton and Hove Albion, where she has made 58 appearances in four years. She was also part of Vera Pauw’s World Cup squad this summer. The Robins are returning to the …
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Izzy Atkinson to replace injured Ruesha Littlejohn in Ireland Nations League Squad
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Grace Fisher
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September 20, 2023
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Soccer
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Abbie Larkin, Amber Barrett, Chloe Mustaki, Claire O'Riordan, courtney brosnan, Denise O'Sullivan, Diane Caldwell, Eabha O'Mahony, Emily Whelan, Grace Moloney, Hayley Nolan, Heather Payne, Izzy Atkinson, Jamie Finn, Katie Mccabe, Kyra Carusa, Lily Agg, Louise Quinn, Lucy Quinn, Marissa Sheva, Megan Connolly, Megan Walsh, Ruesha Littlejohn, Saoirse Noonan, Savannah McCarthy, Tyler Toland, UEFA Nations League
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Izzy Atkinson will link up with the Ireland Women’s National Team squad on Wednesday ahead of their Saturday UEFA Nations League opener against Northern Ireland Saturday. The game will take place in Aviva Stadium (KO 13:00) and will be broadcast live on RTE2. West Ham ace Atkinson replaces midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn who has returned to her club with to recover …
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‘There’s No Escaping The Elephant In The Room’- Gleeson Looks To Open New Chapter For The Irish WNT
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Alanna Cunnane
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September 19, 2023
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Interview, Soccer
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Eabha O'Mahony, Eileen Gleeson, Emily Whelan, Glasgow City, Hayley Nolan, Head of Women and Girls' Football, Ireland WNT, Peamount United, Saoirse Noonan, Tyler Tolund, UCD Waves, Vera Pauw
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Interim Irish WNT manager Eileen Gleeson has addressed the “ elephant in the room ” that former boss Vera Pauw has left behind, commenting today on the players returning to the squad, the general public sentiment towards the team and their upcoming match versus Northern Ireland at the Aviva stadium. As the current Head of Women and Girls’ Football she …
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World Cup Players’ Called Up For Spain But Jenni Hermoso Left Out Of Squad
Jenni Hermoso has been notably left out of the Spanish national squad’s recent selections, despite the return of 15 of her fellow World Cup winners. This peculiar development comes on the heels of a significant upheaval in Spanish women’s football. A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the World Cup-winning squad, declared their refusal to represent Spain …
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Gonzalez Puts Gotham FC Over The Top Against The Washington Spirit
Photo by: Handout Photo-USA TODAY Sports September 16th marked a showdown between US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) sides New York and New Jersey’s Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit in Harrison, New Jersey. On opposing teams were two Ireland internationals, Marissa Sheva for the Spirit, and Sinead Farrelly for Gotham. Farrelly, who was listed as injured, was not included …
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Spain’s Women’s Football Squad Continues Strike Amid RFEF Changes
The Spanish women’s national football team, including 21 of the World Cup-winning squad, has issued an ultimatum to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) regarding much-needed reforms. This action follows the resignation of Luis Rubiales, who faced criticism for his behavior during the World Cup final. Last month, 81 players, including the entire World Cup squad, declared they wouldn’t play …
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Listed as injured but playing for her club, why Sinead Farrelly isn’t in the Irish squad
Sinead Farrelly ’s absence amongst the 25 Irish WNT players selected for this Nations League window caused confusion, and even more so when she took the field for her club NJ/NY Gotham FC over the weekend despite being listed amongst the FAI’s injured players. Interim head coach Eileen Gleeson will be disappointed to be without the deft touch of the 33-year-old …
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