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WNT Squad Selected For UEFA Nations League Games

The Ireland Women’s National Team squad has been confirmed for their remaining UEFA Women’s Nations League Group 2 games away to Türkiye and home to Slovenia. Head Coach Carla Ward has selected 24 players for two games that Ireland need to win in order to have a chance of securing promotion to League A, as they currently trail Group leaders …

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“We have to play like we belong in League A and the girls showed that”: Eileen Gleeson praises Irish performance in draw against Italy

Eileen Gleeson’s first game as permanent manager of the Ireland WNT may have snapped her winning streak after six straight wins in the Women’s National League, but she pronounced herself very pleased with the 0-0 draw against Italy, a team ranked ten places higher than Ireland. “That was a very positive performance. I’m really proud of the girls,” said Gleeson …

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Impressive Ireland hold Italy to 0-0 draw in International Friendly

Ireland held hosts Italy to a 0-0 draw at Viola Park in Florence on Friday in an International Friendly. It was an impressive performance for Ireland’s first game under Eileen Gleeson as permanent manager, as Italy are ranked 14th in the world — 10 places higher than Ireland. Amber Barrett and Leanne Kiernan, both subbed on at 63 mins, combined …

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Finn Suffers ACL as Ireland WNT prepare for first game of 2024

The first game of 2024 for the Ireland Women’s National Team sees them take on Italy on Friday, February 23 in Florence. This will be the first international game to be played in Viola Park since the state-of-the-art training complex – which is the home base for ACF Fiorentina – opened in October 2023. Adding to their recent injury woes, …

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Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland sidelined with injuries ahead of Italy friendly

The Ireland Women’s National Team have updated their squad ahead of the International Friendlies against Italy and Cymru. Midfielders Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland have been ruled out due to respective knee injuries with Peamount United duo Erin McLaughlin and Jess Fitzgerald brought in as replacements. It is a first senior call up for 17-year-old Lucan native Fitzgerald, who is promoted from the …

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Jamie Finn speaks out about her exclusion from the World Cup Squad for the first time

When Vera Pauw announced Ireland’s World Cup squad back in June, the absence of one name sent shockwaves through WNT supporters around the country- Jamie Finn. Not only did she play in six of Ireland’s nine qualification games, she also started in their infamous playoff win over Scotland, and proved herself on countless occasions to be a player that was …

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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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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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Jamie Finn extends stay at Birmingham City

Midfielder Jamie Finn has signed a new deal with Birmingham City, extending her stay with them until at least June 2025. The 25-year-old is one of three training players currently with Team Ireland at the World Cup as injury cover, despite starting six of Ireland’s matches in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Manager Vera Pauw called her omission “the hardest …

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