# Women's football

This month

September 2023

# Saudi

Nigeria World Cup star becomes highest-profile female player to move to Saudi Arabia

Ashleigh Plumptre has signed for Al-Ittihad.

3.4k

Sep 13th 2023, 10:48 AM

This year

2023

# Feature

‘One of the nuns called me in and said: You won’t be playing, that's a boys' game’

Yvonne Lyons on early challenges and how the Irish team landed in the middle of a 1997 Belarussian wedding.

7.4k

Jul 23rd 2023, 6:30 AM

Voices

Analysis: To improve women’s football in Ireland we should avoid the mistakes made by the men's game

Dr Payam Ansari and Dr Gary Sinclair look at the ways women’s football could be progressed in Ireland.

9.7k

Jul 17th 2023, 7:00 AM

# World Cup

Central Bank launches €15 silver proof collectibles coin for Ireland Women’s footballers

It comes ahead of the team’s opening Women’s World Cup match against hosts Australia next week.

10.9k

Jul 14th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Feature

'Unbelievable' - The growth of women's football in Creeslough, Dunfanaghy and rural Donegal

From non-existence to over 60 underage players in a few short months, it’s been a remarkable rise for the small villages.

2.4k

Jun 10th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# Shootout Success

'One of the best so far' - Irish goalkeeper the hero as Durham stun Manchester United

Naoisha McAloon and Saoirse Noonan both played their part in the monumental win.

6.1k

Oct 27th 2022, 2:04 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the women's football tonight?

The Republic of Ireland are away against Scotland in a World Cup playoff.

25.6k

Oct 11th 2022, 9:10 AM

# Kyra Carusa

Ireland's returning US-born striker 'optimistic' for change after NWSL report findings

Kyra Carusa is back in the squad after being sidelined with a stress fracture in her femur.

4.3k

Oct 9th 2022, 7:45 AM

# Galway United

Galway United 'committed to continuation of women’s football' in region

Galway Women’s Football Club have ‘reluctantly decided’ not to apply for 2023 WNL inclusion.

1.9k

Sep 13th 2022, 1:08 PM

# ligaf

Opening round of Women’s La Liga cancelled following referees’ no-show

Spanish women’s top-flight games were postponed over the weekend due to a referees’ strike.

4.4k

Sep 12th 2022, 1:08 PM

# bid accepted

Barcelona agree world-record fee to sign England midfielder Walsh

A Euro 2022 winner, the Manchester City star is set to move for a reported €406,000.

12.9k

Sep 7th 2022, 11:38 AM

# Rebuff

Uefa rubbishes Sweden’s criticism of VAR support at Euro 2022

AC Milan forward Kosovare Asllani criticised the governing body for ‘using 50% fewer cameras’.

3.8k

Jul 26th 2022, 1:33 PM

# findings

Retired England star expresses concern over eating disorder culture in women's football

Fara Williams is England’s record-appearance maker.

4.7k

Jun 10th 2022, 12:06 PM

# trailblazer

How Ireland’s first-ever female manager thrived in spite of everything

Linda Gorman recalls a remarkable career in football.

36.6k

May 2nd 2022, 7:01 AM

All time

# Bit O'Red

'The beginning of a new and exciting time' - Sligo Rovers accepted into Women's National League

Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers and Treaty United are set to compete in the U19 WNL.

1.6k

Dec 10th 2021, 10:43 AM

# issues

Football Australia to investigate sexual harassment claims

Elsewhere, the Venezuelan footballers have denounced sexual abuse by their former coach and Washington Spirit’s chief executive has quit as the NWSL scandal rumbles on.

3.3k

Oct 6th 2021, 8:09 AM

# US Soccer

'A great deal of healing to do' - NWSL calls off matches in the wake of coaching abuse scandal

Paul Riley was fired as head coach of the North Carolina Courage following the latest allegations.

5.0k

Oct 1st 2021, 6:07 PM

# Wrap

Shine stunner the highlight on mixed day for Irish in Europe, 'huge honour' for Quinn to captain Birmingham City

Seven other Irish players – as well as Peamount United – were involved in Champions League action today.

5.6k

Aug 18th 2021, 8:51 PM

# What a hit!

Cork City youngster Alessia Mazzola scores with a stunning long-range strike

The Leesiders’ women’s U17s began the new season with victory and their third goal was the pick of the bunch.

5.7k

Jun 28th 2021, 11:50 AM

# ROIWNT

'I belong to this team': Pauw signs contract extension to guide Ireland into World Cup qualifiers

The Dutch coach lamented missing out on Euro 2022, but is heartened by a quickly improving side.

9.0k

Feb 22nd 2021, 1:00 PM

# caretaker

World Cup winner Riise named England interim boss following Neville's departure

The experienced Norwegian coach will be assisted by ex-Canada international Rhian Wilkinson on a short-term basis.

2.8k

Jan 19th 2021, 2:52 PM

# close contacts

'It's a very big worry' - Ireland women's squad affected by Covid-19 ahead of Germany qualifier

While none of Vera Pauw’s squad have tested positive for coronavirus yet, a number have been ruled out of the final group game.

5.0k

Nov 22nd 2020, 2:18 PM

# sick in kiev

'We feel we've given it away here' - Pauw laments missed opportunity as Ireland are left seeking miracle

Ireland’s bid to qualify for Euro 2021 suffered a significant setback with Pauw’s women now having to either get a result against Germany or depend on an unlikely Ukrainian slip-up.

6.3k

Oct 23rd 2020, 10:19 PM

# Around The World

Ireland captain helps Arsenal go top, 'keeper the star in Reading win and Donegal ace on target in Germany

There were plenty of Irish internationals in action in the Women’s Super League and further afield this weekend.

3.9k

Oct 5th 2020, 11:30 AM

# Wrap

Duggan drive seals WNL win for Peamount, UCD hit Cobh for 6 in First Division

Elsewhere in the First Division, Longford and Drogheda played out a draw.

5.3k

Sep 12th 2020, 11:40 PM

# Contract Extension

'You haven't seen the best of me yet' - Man City hand Ireland defender Campbell new one-year deal

The 26-year-old has endured a really tough time with injuries in recent seasons.

3.4k

Jun 8th 2020, 4:32 PM

# uncertainty

Women's football facing 'almost existential threat'

The sport is vulnerable amid the Covid-19 crisis, according to global players’ union FIFPro.

3.2k

Apr 16th 2020, 1:26 PM

# Calling Time

Ex-England, Juventus and Chelsea striker Aluko retires at 32

Most recently plying her trade with the Italian champions, the outspoken forward hangs up her boots having earned 102 international caps.

6.8k

Jan 15th 2020, 1:18 PM

# ireland 2029

‘Now's the time to do it’: Could Ireland build the world’s most successful women’s soccer league?

The commitment is there – but where’s the investment? We explore another big idea on Ireland 2029.

12.9k

Aug 7th 2019, 9:00 AM

# column

'No matter how skillful or capable they are, there are idiots whose only card will be, 'Yeah, but they’re women''

John O’Sullivan compares the battle women’s football and the WNL face post-World Cup, the common threads with the League of Ireland and the ignorance of the barstooler.

15.0k

Aug 2nd 2019, 11:00 AM