Northern Ireland female players to receive same pay as men for international matches

Players on the Northern Ireland senior women’s team will now receive the same pay for international matches as their male equivalents after the Irish FA reached a landmark agreement announced Friday (Sept. 29). The deal, which is effective immediately, comes after months of “positive dialogue” with the PFA NI (Players’ Football Association in Northern Ireland) and senior players, according to …

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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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