Izzy Atkinson to replace injured Ruesha Littlejohn in Ireland Nations League Squad

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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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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Denise O’Sullivan captains North Carolina Courage to 2nd NWSL Challenge Cup Title

Irish International Denise O’Sullivan has captained NWSL side North Carolina Courage to a second consecutive Challenge Cup title. North Carolina Courage are the most decorated team in the NWSL, with seven trophies 🏆: NWSL Shield x 3NWSL Championship x 2NWSL Challenge Cup x 2 ✍️ @OptaJack pic.twitter.com/CH5nrY3W0X — W Golazo (@WGolazo) September 10, 2023 O’Sullivan’s American team won 2-0 over …

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Ireland V Australia: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Match Preview

The wait is finally over! The co-opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will see the Ireland Women’s National Team make their major tournament debut. As 11 players in green jerseys take to the pitch, spectators in the 82,500-capacity Stadium Australia, TV viewers from nations all around the world and those gathered at watch parties at grassroots clubs …

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Grassroots Is Where It All Started For Ireland WNT players

As thousands of girls and boys around the country get involved with football for the first time this summer, the players with the Ireland Women’s National Team are remembering when it all started for them. For some it was kicking a ball around in the back garden. For others it was joining friends on the local green. For most, however, …

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“They are little girls”: Colombian star attacks Irish players after O’Sullivan injury ends friendly

Colombian player Daniela Caracas blasted Irish players in an interaction with fans posted online after Ireland withdrew from a friendly after 20 minutes over safety concerns. Ireland star Denise O’Sullivan was taken to the hospital with a shin injury after the last of several controversial tackles in what the FAI described as an “overly physical” game. Manager Vera Pauw revealed …

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Denise O’Sullivan Taken To Hospital Ending Ireland’s Training Game Against Colombia After 20 Minutes

Denise O’Sullivan’s participation in Ireland’s World Cup opener against Australia is uncertain following an intense clash with Colombia. The closed-door friendly in Brisbane was intended to be a 90-minute workout with two possible starting teams. However, Colombia’s aggressive tactics led to a critical moment when a late tackle on O’Sullivan prompted coach Vera Pauw to withdraw the Irish team from …

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Ireland WNT Media Guide Launched For FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Everything you need to know about the Ireland Women’s National Team ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is now available in a new Media Guide. With key stats, fixtures & results and a full career breakdown of each player, the Media Guide provides all of the necessary information to get ready for this summer’s main tournament. The Media Guide …

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Ireland WNT Squad Confirmed For FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Ireland Women’s National Team squad to compete in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has been confirmed. The final squad, consisting of 23 players, will travel to Australia on Friday, July 7 – the day after their final preparation on home soil against France in Tallaght Stadium. The squad selection is subject to change should any injuries occur in advance …

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Ireland’s UEFA Women’s Nations League Opponents

The UEFA Women’s Nations League draw took place today at 12pm. The league stage draw for the new UEFA Women’s Nations League was made by UEFA managing director of women’s football Nadine Kessler and former Spain captain Verónica Boquete. The draw split the teams into groups within the three leagues for the new competition. The Ireland Women’s National Team were …

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