TG4's Underdogs series is returning this summer as it tackles Women’s Soccer!
The goalposts have shifted for the popular series ahead of the women's World Cup on the other side of the planet.
While the Ireland Women’s National Team head for Australia and New Zealand for the tournament, back at a grassroots level club players will have a massive opportunity to play in the big leagues.
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Adare Productions and TG4, in conjunction with the Football Association of Ireland, are looking to find a squad of ambitious women with enough drive, skill and passion to take on one of the top SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division teams - and applications are now open to apply!
FAI’s League of Ireland Director, Mark Scanlon said: “We are delighted to support this initiative which will provide an opportunity and a pathway for players to the game, who may have stepped away from football for a number of reasons, whether due to work, study, family or other commitments. We hope that Underdogs will be an important first step for players who still harbour the ambition to play at the highest level of football in Ireland at an exciting time in the development and growth of women’s football in Ireland.”
TG4’s Head of Sport, Rónán Ó Coisdealbha added: “The Underdogs Series has been a long standing and regular staple in TG4’s schedule over many years and we eagerly await the new season of this famous series. In what is a hugely exciting year for Women’s football, we look forward to working with the FAI and Adare Productions in unearthing the next Underdogs squad.”
Full information on who can apply can be seen below:
- Women football players who have not been an active player in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division in the last 3 seasons.
- Applicants can’t have ever played at Senior International Level.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or over on the 3rd of June 2023.
Nationwide trials will take place in June 2023 and you can apply for the series here.
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