Ireland Schedule World Cup Warm-Up Game Against Colombia
The Ireland Women’s National Team will take on Colombia in a behind-closed-doors game as part of their preparation for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. WNT Manager Vera Pauw was keen to add one final game, against a top level opponent, to the schedule before they take on Australia in their World Cup opener on July 20. Since qualifying for the …
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Tickets For Women’s Champions League Final Are Sold Out
Another triumph for women’s football as the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and VFL Wolfsburg has sold out the tickets. This is the first Women’s Champions League final to be sold out in 13 seasons. The match will be played at the PSV Stadium in Eindhoven in the Netherlands on Saturday, 3 June. UEFA said that over 34 100 …
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FA Cup Final Proves That Women’s Football Can No Longer Be Sidelined
History was made at the FA Cup final this past Sunday – a massive crowd of 77 390 supporters flooded Wembley Stadium to watch Chelsea take on Manchester United. Chelsea were crowned the FA Cup champions for the third year in a row. This was the first Women’s FA Cup final to sell out the stadium and set a new …
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FA Cup Final: Chelsea Beats Man United In Front Of World-Record Crowd
On 14 May 2023, the FA Cup final saw a world record crowd gather at Wembley and witness Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0. Man United seemed to dominate the first half, but Chelsea’s strength in depth shone through in the end. Australian Sam Kerr did not hesitate to do her iconic backflip after scoring in the 68th minute, enabling Chelsea …
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Chelsea VS Manchester United: FA Cup Final 2023 Showdown
Reigning Women’s Super League champions, Chelsea, will face Manchester United in the 2023 Women’s FA Cup Final this Sunday, 14 May 2023. The final will be played at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, making the final a record-breaking occasion. Last years final saw Chelsea take on Manchester City in front of 49,094 supporters – this year, the stadium will be full …
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“FIFA will say they don’t want to get involved in politics, but this is a human rights issue and they know it. They’ve just chosen to discard us.”
In Afghanistan, the Taliban have barred all women and girls from participating in sport. Their national soccer team have settled 7,000 miles away in Australia as the Afghanistan Football Federation and FIFA, the global governing body of soccer, do not recognise the team as an official national team. As a result of fleeing the country to Australia to gain freedom, …
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Professional contracts announced for players in Women’s National League
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Neasa Kennedy
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November 30, 2022
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The Football Association of Ireland and the League of Ireland have confirmed the introduction of professional contracts to players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League (WNL) which will be introduced December 1st, 2022. From this date, professional players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League will be subject to the same Standard Player Contract and minimum wage regulations as …
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Republic of Ireland Glory: A prime example of what is possible when you invest in women’s sport
Two days on from their victory in Hampden Park, it is beginning to sink in what the Republic of Ireland team have achieved. Denise O Sullivan’s inch-perfect pass to substitute Amber Barrett, who slotted the ball perfectly into the bottom corner on her first touch was ultimately the difference between Ireland and Scotland. The moment was incredibly poignant with Barrett …
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SSE Airtricity WNL Round-Up | Series 16
Shelbourne extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League with a thrilling Dublin Derby triumph over Peamount United. Victories were also secured by Athlone Town, Bohemians and Galway WFC, while DLR Waves drew with Wexford Youths in Series 16. Bohemians 3-0 Treaty United Treaty were still looking for their first win of the season when …
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Ireland’s “World-Class” Captain McCabe Signs Long-Term Extension With Arsenal
Ireland captain Katie McCabe has signed a new ‘long-term’ contract with Arsenal. The Republic of Ireland captain has made 113 appearances since joining from Shelbourne in December 2015.
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