“I know we’re going to have games at the Aviva next year” – Megan Connolly

Megan Connolly is confident the Irish WNT will play “some of the bigger games” at the Aviva Stadium next year, building on their inaugural outing at the venue last September. “I know we’ll have some games next year at the Aviva, and at Tallaght,” she told HerSport.ie yesterday. Understanding of course that “there are logistics that go into it”, Connolly …

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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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Ireland and Northern Ireland Squads announced for UEFA Nations League opening games

Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson, who takes the role after Vera Pauw’s controversial exit, has selected her 25-player Ireland WNT squad for the opening games of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. New Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby has also named a 23-strong squad. Ireland will host Northern Ireland on Saturday, September 23 in Aviva Stadium to kick off their Group …

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Megan Connolly Signs With Newly-Promoted Bristol City

Republic of Ireland’s Megan Connolly has signed for newly-promoted Women’s Super League club Bristol City, following her departure from Brighton &Hove Albion last season. Connolly was a key member of Ireland’s World Cup Squad, where she played every minute of her country’s campaign. She has previously played in Britain’s top-flight for four-and-a-half years. We've signed Megan Connolly! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/EPAIlv5U6E — …

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