A Record Breaking World Cup
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Shannon O'Connor
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August 22, 2023
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Soccer
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Australia WNT, Chloe Kelly, Ireland WNT, Jamaica, Japan WNT, Katie Mccabe, Linda Caicedo, Lionesses, Matildas, Morocco WNT, Sam Kerr, South Africa, South Africa WNT, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT
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Photo credit: Rachel Bach/By The White Line This years 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has seen historical moments, drama, broken records and incredible shows of athleticism. Here are 20 Record Breaking Moments (in no particular order): It was the first Women’s World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere and the first senior FIFA tournament (men and women) to …
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Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper Megan Walsh Signs With West Ham United
West Ham United have announced the signing of Republic of Ireland international, Megan Walsh. Walsh previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion but has made the move following the expiry of her contract at the end of June. Walsh has been brought in to offer a strong level of competition to the Hammer’s top choice goalkeeper, Australian international Mackenzie Arnold. …
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Irish International Lily Agg joins Birmingham City
Midfielder Lily Agg has joined Birmingham City on a one-year deal with a year option, the club announced Saturday. The Blues play in the Barclays Women’s Championship, the second tier of women’s football in England. Having left the London City Lionesses at the end of last season, she now joins fellow Republic of Ireland internationals Louise Quinn, Lucy Quinn, and …
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Ireland goalkeeper Grace Moloney signs on with London City Lionesses
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Grace Moloney has signed a two-year deal with the London City Lionesses, the team announced Tuesday. The club, for which Irish international Kyra Carusa also plays, finished third in the Women’s Super League 2 last season. Moloney joins from Reading, where she has appeared over 200 times since joining in 2009. She also helped the club …
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“If Katie Says She Wants A Change, She Is Not The Coach” – Vera Pauw
Speaking post-match, Vera Pauw revealed that there was an exchange between her and Ireland captain Katie McCabe during the second half of the final World Cup Group B match against Nigeria. According to sources, McCabe seemingly insisted that Vera Pauw make player changes, claiming that she (McCabe) “wanted fresh legs on her side.” Pauw implied that McCabe had wanted Sinead …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Final Group B Fixture: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria
Ireland gave it their all in their final FIFA World Cup 2023 group B fixture against Nigeria and walk away with their heads held high after securing a draw. HERE WE GO! Our third @FIFAWWC game 💚 ⚽️ | Republic of Ireland v Nigeria📍 | Brisbane Stadium⏰ | 8:00pm / 11:00am (Irish Time)📺 | RTÉ2 #COYGIG | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/6kHFMRwizo — …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Ireland V Canada Match Preview
Ireland will face Canada in their second group-stage match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup this afternoon. Following a 1-0 defeat against Australia last week, the Girls in Green will be looking to earn a victory. Canada played their first game against Nigeria last week Friday, where they drew 0-0. They too will be hungry for a win at the …
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Stoke City Appoints Former Ireland Keeper Marie Hourihan As Head Coach
Stoke City has appointed former Irish goalkeeper Marie Hourihan as the first full-time head coach of their women’s team. The 34-year-old joins from London Bees and will lead the side in their first season as a semi-professional outfit. Prior to coaching, Hourihan enjoyed a successful playing career, winning the Women’s Super League and the Women’s FA Cup with Chelsea, Manchester …
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Ireland Suffers 1-0 Defeat To Australia In FIFA Women’s World Cup Opener
Ireland suffered a 1-0 defeat against co-hosts Australia in their debut match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The match took place at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium, with a massive crowd of 75,000 fans cheers welcoming the players before kickoff. Both teams also shared a moment of silence that was observed for the victims of the tragic Auckland shooting which took …
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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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