Nominees announced for 35th FAI International Awards

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the nominees for the 35th edition of the FAI International Awards, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland’s international friendly against Senegal. This year’s awards will honour standout performances from June 2024 to May 2025, recognising the achievements of players across all age levels in …

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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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Kyra Carusa’s San Diego Wave win NWSL Challenge Cup

Ireland International Kyra Carusa’s club San Diego Wave defeated Gotham FC 1-0 to win the NWSL Challenge Cup Friday night (March 15). https://www.instagram.com/p/C4l3o4PvAtw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== USWNT striker Alex Morgan scored the winner in the 88th minute on a corner from Savannah McCaskill. Carusa, who is eligible to represent Ireland through her Irish grandparents and made her international debut in 2020, started. There …

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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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The Lessons Learned From Ireland’s Nations League Campaign

A stellar 6-1 win over Northern Ireland in Windsor Park concluded Ireland’s Nations League campaign last night, earning them promotion to League A and more importantly guaranteeing them at least a play off in the bid for Euro 2025 qualification. Here are the lessons learned from Ireland’s Nations League campaign under Eileen Gleeson, leaving a rejuvenated squad and an excited …

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5 Key Takeaways From Ireland Vs Albania 

Photo by Stephen McCarthy Ireland made their grand return to Tallaght Stadium on Friday with a 5-1  victory over Albania, continuing a successful Nations League journey after wins against Northern Ireland and Hungary earlier in the campaign. Several players undoubtedly stood out and made their mark on the pitch as did several position change ups.  1. Katie McCabe is the …

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Birmingham City FC Expresses Support For Irish International Goal Scorers

  Photo by Stephen McCarthy Birmingham City FC has shown their support for two of their Irish international players who scored at their match against Northern Ireland on Saturday, 23 September. A final result that culminated in a 3-0 win to Ireland, the game marked the team’s first at Dublin’s renowned Aviva Stadium. Goals were scored by Birmingham City’s Lucy …

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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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Ireland WNT’s Kyra Carusa’s Team Moves To The Top Of The US National Women’s Soccer League

September 3rd saw the San Diego Wave win 1-0 against the Houston Dash, a result that catapulted the team to the top of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) table with 30 points.  This win was thanks to a goal scored by 18 year old Jaedyn Shaw which marked her fifth of the season. https://twitter.com/CaseyStoney/status/1698600746508538326?s=20 Irish World Cup national team …

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