Impressive Ireland hold Italy to 0-0 draw in International Friendly
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Grace Fisher
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February 24, 2024
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Soccer
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Amber Barrett, Denise O'Sullivan, Eileen Gleeson, Ireland WNT, Italy WNT, Jamie Finn, Leanne Kiernan, Michela Catena, Sinead Farrelly, Tyler Toland
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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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13-year-old Mak Whitham is youngest athlete ever to sign NIL deal with Nike
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Grace Fisher
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February 17, 2024
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Soccer
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Alyssa Thompson, Caitlin Clark, Gisele Thompson, Mak Whitham, McKenna Whitham, NCAA, Nike, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Sam Kerr, Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Sinead Farrelly, Slammers FC, Washington Spirit
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At 13, American youth soccer star McKenna “Mak” Whitham is now the youngest athlete in any sport to sign a NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deal with the iconic shoe and sportswear brand. The US U15 international, who plays for Southern California team Slammers FC, gained attention over the past year, earning preseason workout and training invites from NWSL teams …
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Gotham FC Players Win Their First NWSL Championship Title In The Midst Of Adversity
Photo by Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports Gotham FC won the US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) title after they triumphed over the OL Reign on Sunday, 12 November. The game was significant due to it being the last for US Women’s National Team (USWNT) stars Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe who were playing on opposing sides. The game took an …
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Sinead Farrelly’s Comeback Leads Gotham FC To First-Ever NWSL Decider
Republic of Ireland midfielder Sinead Farrelly made a significant impact coming off the bench to help NY/NJ Gotham FC secure a thrilling victory over her former club, the Portland Thorns, during extra time. This win propels Gotham to their first-ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) decider. The pivotal moment occurred in the 107th minute when Kristie Mewis brilliantly found Katie …
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Irish WNT: Which Players Are Currently Injured?
Photo by Stephen McCarthy As the season continues and the UEFA Nations League B Window picks up pace, Ireland’s women’s national soccer team (WNT) is ready to continue their winning streak. Unfortunately, multiple WNT members have succumbed to injuries, forcing them to temporarily take a step back. Here are the Irish internationals that are currently injured. Niamh Fahey The Liverpool …
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Listed as injured but playing for her club, why Sinead Farrelly isn’t in the Irish squad
Sinead Farrelly ’s absence amongst the 25 Irish WNT players selected for this Nations League window caused confusion, and even more so when she took the field for her club NJ/NY Gotham FC over the weekend despite being listed amongst the FAI’s injured players. Interim head coach Eileen Gleeson will be disappointed to be without the deft touch of the 33-year-old …
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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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New Report Reveals Abuse Throughout NWSL, U.S. Soccer
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Grace Fisher
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October 7, 2022
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Soccer
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Chicago Red Stars, Christy Holly, Erin Simon, Mana Shim, North Carolina Courage, NWSL, Paul Riley, Portland Thorns, Racing Louisville, Rory Dames, Sally Yates, Sinead Farrelly, Sky Blue, U.S. Soccer, Western New York Flash
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Results of an investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates into widespread abuse in the U.S. National Women’s Soccer League were released Monday October 3rd. The 172-page report detailed emotional and sexual abuse and complicity at the highest levels of U.S. Soccer which in many instances resulted in player complaints being ignored and coaches who had been …
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