The Biggest Player-Led Climate Action Initiative In Football History
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was full of surprises and action, making it one of the most memorable World Cups. In a groundbreaking move leading up to the global tournament, 44 Women’s World Cup players pledged to take climate action to offset the carbon emissions associated with their travel to and from Australia and New Zealand for the tournament. …
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MGL Youth League Left In Disarray Ahead Of Season Due To Gender-Based Discrimination
By Gina Bagnulo The Metropolitan Girls League (MGL), has been a notable youth league for girls Soccer in Dublin with past players including the likes of Ireland International Abbie Larkin. In recent weeks, the league has seen several of its coaches resign due to recurring incidents of gender-based discrimination. On August 22nd, the MGL released a statement on its Twitter …
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Megan Rapinoe Will Play Her Final Game For The US In September
Megan Rapinoe, is preparing to hang up her boots for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT). The forward and two-time world champion will take to the pitch for her final international match on September 24th, against South Africa at Chicago’s historic Soldier Field. Megan Rapinoe will play her final match for the US on September 24 against South Africa …
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Ireland WU16s 5-0 Faroe Islands WU16s
Braces from Ella Kelly and Leah McGrath helped Ireland Women’s Under-16s to a 5-0 victory over Faroe Islands at Weavers Park, Drogheda. In the first of two International Friendly games between the sides, it was the home team who took advantage early on with DLR Waves midfielder Kelly netting after just seven minutes. Cutting in from the right side, Kelly latched onto …
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“Let’s Write Our Own Headlines” – The Truth About Women’s Soccer
How well do you know the history of women’s football? Here is a brief rundown: Women’s Football gained popularity in the United Kingdom during World War I when women were recruited to take up industry jobs and began playing football to raise money. The debut match of The Dick, Kerr ladies was on Christmas day, 1917, with a crowd of …
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Stoke City Appoints Former Ireland Keeper Marie Hourihan As Head Coach
Stoke City has appointed former Irish goalkeeper Marie Hourihan as the first full-time head coach of their women’s team. The 34-year-old joins from London Bees and will lead the side in their first season as a semi-professional outfit. Prior to coaching, Hourihan enjoyed a successful playing career, winning the Women’s Super League and the Women’s FA Cup with Chelsea, Manchester …
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Tragic Shooting Incident In New Zealand Hours Before Women’s World Cup Opener
Auckland, New Zealand, was struck by a shocking and deadly shooting – leaving three dead – just hours before the highly anticipated opening game of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The incident unfolded at 07:22 (19:22 GMT) on a construction site in the city’s central business district, leaving six people, including police officers, injured, and the gunman dead. New …
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Ireland Suffers 1-0 Defeat To Australia In FIFA Women’s World Cup Opener
Ireland suffered a 1-0 defeat against co-hosts Australia in their debut match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The match took place at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium, with a massive crowd of 75,000 fans cheers welcoming the players before kickoff. Both teams also shared a moment of silence that was observed for the victims of the tragic Auckland shooting which took …
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The Showgrounds To Host First Ever Avenir Sports All-Island Cup Final
The inaugural Avenir Sports All-Island Cup Final has been confirmed to take place on Sunday, 23 July at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Galway United and Cliftonville secured their spots in the final after impressive victories over Wexford Youths and Cork City, respectively. The final, set to kick off at 3 pm, marks the culmination of the first-ever all-island competition, showcasing …
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Ireland Suffer 0 – 3 Defeat Against France Before Heading To World Cup
In a disappointing international friendly in front of a record crowd of 7 633 at Tallaght Stadium, Ireland suffered a 3-0 defeat against France last night. The Girls in Green put up a strong fight in the first half, frustrating France and dominating long stretches of play. There was a moment of hope when Farrelly flicked the ball to Carusa, …
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