Irish Internationals Sinead Farrelly And Marissa Sheva To Face Off In US NWSL Match

Photo by: Xavi Dussaq  Irish World Cup players Sinead Farrelly and Marissa Sheva may have been teammates in the international tournament, but they are set to go head to head in the US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).  The 16th of September will see Farrelly and Sheva play against one another in a Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit match.  https://twitter.com/GothamFC/status/1698160397608460373 …

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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 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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The Biggest Irish International Transfers of the 2023-2024 Season

As the transfer window comes to a close on September 7th, several Irish international player transfers have stood out.  The World Cup showcased the raw potential of the Irish Women’s National team as they made their first ever appearance at the tournament. Needless to say, the World Cup having taken place weeks before the transfer window shed light on the …

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World Cup Winner Esther González Signs With NJ/NY Gotham FC

NJ/NY Gotham FC have announced the signing of World Cup Winner Esther González. The 30-year-old striker has signed a 2 year contract until 2025, with the option of a 1 year extension. “I am excited and honored to join Gotham FC, one of the top clubs in the NWSL,” González said. “As I continue my journey in football, I look …

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Niamh Farrelly And Kyra Carusa Sign New Deals

Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Kyra Carusa, Irish National Team Striker, has been signed to her hometown team, San Diego Wave FC, yesterday, August 16. San Diego Wave FC acquired Carusa from the London City Lionesses via a free transfer. The London City Lionesses released on Twitter that the reason for the transfer was undisclosed. The twenty-seven year old will finish …

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Alessia Russo Leaves Manchester United

Manchester United’s star striker and Player of the Year Alessia Russo is leaving the team at the expiration of her contract at the end of June. Russo tied with Leah Galton as United’s top scorer last season, scoring 10 goals in 20 games. The 24-year-old is thought likely to sign with Arsenal, after their world-record bid of £450,000 for her …

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New USL Super League to rival NWSL

The USL Super League, a new U.S. professional women’s soccer league, has announced that it will apply for Division I status, meaning it will be competing with the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League). In 2021 the league had announced its intention to apply for Division 2 status, but Super League president Amanda Vandervort said that the change had “been in …

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Vera Pauw Sanctioned by NWSL Over Weight-Shaming Accusations

Following allegations of weight-shaming, Vera Pauw has been sanctioned by the American National Women’s Soccer League; any future employment with them is now based on her meeting several conditions including acknowledging the alleged misconduct and undergoing training. Pauw is head coach for Ireland’s women, and oversaw the WNT’s recent qualification for next year’s World Cup—their first ever major tournament. She …

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