Republic of Ireland WNT to Play China in International Friendly

The next phase of preparations for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will see the Republic of Ireland take on China PR in an International Friendly. Following on from last November’s international camp in Marbella, Spain—where Ireland beat Morocco 4-0—the squad will return to the same location for a 10-day stretch that will will conclude with a first ever meeting with China …

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Fifa considering switch to larger stadium for Ireland’s World Cup opener

FIFA is considering moving next year’s Women’s World Cup opener to Stadium Australia, which seats 83,500. Ireland is currently set to open the tournament by playing hosts Australia in Sydney Football Stadium, which seats 42,500, but after the first batch of tickets quickly sold out FIFA has stated that they are considering the move in order to increase the tickets …

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Eileen Gleeson is New Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Eileen Gleeson as Head of Women and Girls’ Football to lead the continued development and growth of football for all women and girls in Ireland. A UEFA Pro Licence holder with experience coaching at domestic and international levels, Eileen recently left her role as manage of Glasgow City having previously spent two years …

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Vera Pauw Denies Weight-Shaming Allegations

US Soccer club Houston Dash has apologised to its former and current players for alleged ‘misconduct’ by coach Vera Pauw, now manager for Ireland’s WNT. Pauw has denied the accusations of shaming players for their weight and “attempting to exert excessive control over their eating habits.” The apology was made following the release of a report from the  American National …

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More History for Ireland’s WNT

The Republic of Ireland WNT is now ranked 23rd in the world—an all-time high that’s especially encouraging ahead of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand next summer. Brilliant to see Ireland WNT 🇮🇪 move up to 2️⃣3️⃣rd in FIFA Women's World Rankings – an all-time high! This is the third time in 2022 that the team has set …

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