Carla Ward has named a 23-player Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League double header with Greece.
The Republic of Ireland will head to the USA in June for a double-header against Emma Hayes’ team.
Everton moved up to seventh in the Barclays WSL with a confident performance on Merseyside. Their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace – thanks to goals from Justine Vanhaevermaet, Sara Holmgaard and Kelly Gago – was only beaten by a pitchside proposal as Rikke Madsen’s boyfriend got down on one knee.
Manchester City ended Chelsea’s 28-game unbeaten run under Sonia Bompastor at the Joie Stadium on Wednesday evening. A second half brace from substitute Vivianne Miedema saw Nick Cushing’s side gain an solid 2-0 advantage after the first leg in their Champions League quarter-final.
Crystal Palace reignited the Barclays WSL relegation battle with a courageous 3-1 victory at home over Aston Villa. Goals from Aniek Nouwen, Ashleigh Weerden and Katie Stengel drew the Eagles within a point of 11th-placed Villa. Lucy Parker scored the consolation for the visitors.
Chelsea lifted the first silverware of the season with a narrow victory over Manchester City. Mayra Ramírez’s opener was cancelled out by a brilliant Aoba Fujino strike before an unfortunate late own goal from Yui Hasegawa proved the difference late on.
Durham Women are working with Durham Cricket to develop a new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s football and cricket alongside current community sports.
A 20-player England U17s squad has been named for their upcoming UEFA Euro 2025 Round 2 qualification.
The Football Association of Irelnad has launched a new Women & Girls’ Football Action to support the continued growth of the game in the Republic of Ireland.