Carson Pickett Becomes First Player With A Limb Difference In EA Sports FC History
US Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) Carson Pickett has become the first player with a limb difference to feature in the EA Sports gaming franchise’s history. Picket is notably one of the most well-known players with a limb difference. Born without her left forearm, Pickett was the youngest patient ever to receive a prosthetic from Shriners Hospital in Florida, USA. …
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7 Key Takeaways From Ireland vs Hungary
Eileen Gleeson’s side top their Nations League group at the close of this international break, picking up the win last night once again here’s the key takeaways from Ireland vs Hungary. From attacking flair to defensive stability and a new lease of life effect on the team, it was all evident during their 4-0 victory in Budapest. 1.O’Sullivan shines in …
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“Our Fight Is The Global Fight” – Spain And Switzerland Raise Banner In Support Of Jenni Hermoso Ahead Of Nations League Match
The Spanish and Switzerland’s national teams rallied together by displaying a banner in support of Jenni Hermoso before the start of their Nations League clash on 26 September. This marks the second consecutive match in which the Spanish team conveyed a powerful social message. The situation arose after Rubiales was embroiled in a scandal following the Women’s World Cup 2023 …
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“You kind of black out a little bit,” – Lucy Quinn on celebrating the WNT’s inaugural Aviva Stadium goal
The Republic of Ireland’s Lucy Quinn wrote herself into the history books at the weekend, scoring the WNT’s first ever goal at Aviva Stadium, infront of 35,994 adoring fans. In doing so she launched the team into a new stratosphere, rocketing the Girls in Green to a new era post the World Cup and Vera Pauw’s reign. The solar system …
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Birmingham City FC Expresses Support For Irish International Goal Scorers
Photo by Stephen McCarthy Birmingham City FC has shown their support for two of their Irish international players who scored at their match against Northern Ireland on Saturday, 23 September. A final result that culminated in a 3-0 win to Ireland, the game marked the team’s first at Dublin’s renowned Aviva Stadium. Goals were scored by Birmingham City’s Lucy …
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“Ever So Proud” Caitlin Hayes Aspires To Be Louise Quinn Mark II
Celtic player Caitlin Hayes had a debut to remember on Saturday, helping the Irish WNT to a clean sheet and three points in their first game at the Aviva Stadium. It tops off an extraordinary weekend for the centre back who only received clearance to play for the team on Friday, which also happened to be her 28th birthday. “It …
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U19 Northern Ireland defeat Ireland 1-0 in International Friendly
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Grace Fisher
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September 24, 2023
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Soccer
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Abi Sweetlove, Aimee Kerr, Aoife Kelly, Athlone Town, Ceola Bergin, Dave Connell, Ellen Dolan, Ellie Scott, Eve Dossen, Faye Loughran, Freya Healy, Hannah Healy, Ireland u19, Isobel Ryan, Jess Fitzgerald, Jodie Loughrey, Joy Ralph, Kascie Weir, Kate Thompson, Katie Keane, Kerri Halliday, Lia O'Leary, Meabh Russell, Northern Ireland u19, Orleigha McGuinness, Rachel McIntyre, Rola Olusola, Sam Naylor, Sarah Tweedie, Shamrock Rovers, Soife Keenan, Sophie Gargan, Summer Lawless
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A late goal from Kerri Halliday saw Northern Ireland claim a 1-0 victory over Ireland Women’s Under-19s in an International Friendly in Danny Blanchflower Stadium, Belfast. After beating Wales twice in two games in Wrexham, Dave Connell’s squad finished off a busy international window with this game that was affected by strong windy conditions. Ireland were the better of the …
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Girls In Green Shine In Aviva Debut, Secure Victory Over Northern Ireland
Dublin, 23 September – A day etched in Irish football history as the Republic of Ireland (ROI) played their first-ever match at the iconic Aviva Stadium. The Girls in Green walked away champions after defeating Northern Ireland (NI) in their opening match of the UEFA Nations League. The match kicked off with NI showing early dominance, but it didn’t take …
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“This is the pinnacle” McCabe ready to make the Aviva Stadium home
The Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is ready to make the Aviva Stadium home tomorrow, as the Girls in Green take on Northern Ireland in the Nations League. The game marks a series of firsts; a first match in charge for interim manager Eileen Gleeson and NI manager Tanya Oxtoby, a first showcase for the Republic of Ireland since …
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Glasgow City’s Emily Whelan Is Ready For The Nations League Window
Emily Whelan has been called up to the Irish women’s national squad ahead of their match against Northern Ireland on 23 September. The 21 year old, who plays for Scottish side Glasgow city FC, was unfortunately not included in the Irish World Cup squad. While Whelan described the time as tough, she supported her counterparts and viewed this as an …
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