Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
Ten players to watch at the 2023 women’s World Cup World Cups are made for stars, and stars often are made by World Cups. The 2023 edition of the biggest tournament in women’s soccer will be no different. And it will surely produce several new household names. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 19, 2023
After an eight-year break, Ireland’s Sinead Farrelly is World Cup-bound US-born midfielder has overcome injuries from a car crash to make a remarkable comeback on biggest stage The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer The Women's World Cup will be played with new programs in place to help protect players and other participants The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Ireland 0-3 France: Katie McCabe hobbles off in disappointing World Cup send-off for Girls in green Despite impressing for much of the first-half, Ireland wilted badly after conceding two quick goals just before half-time. Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
'I didn’t think I would ever feel normal again' - Sinead Farrelly on her journey to the World Cup Sinead Farrelly has opened up about the mental and physical trauma that kept her out of the game for almost eight years. Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2023
Vera Pauw on the video clip that earned Sinead Farrelly a place in Ireland's World Cup squad Sinead Farrelly played underage international football for the USA, retired after a serious car accident and came out of retirement in time to make her Ireland debut in April. Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2023
Republic of Ireland Women's World Cup 2023 squad: preliminary squad announced Vera Pauw has named 31 players in her preliminary Ireland World Cup squad FourFourTwo · Jun 13, 2023
Republic of Ireland name 31-player training squad ahead of Women’s World Cup Arsenal’s Katie McCabe will captain the group but injured Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion is absent. The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
Republic of Ireland Women's squad named for pre-World Cup training camp A group of 27 players will link up in Dublin on Monday to continue preparations for the Women's World Cup on the other side of the world. Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2023
Mallory Swanson’s injury a concern as US downs Ireland Swanson went down in the 40th minute, screaming in pain as teammates gestured frantically for the training staff. She had scored in six straight matches, tying the record for fourth-longest in U.S. team history. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023
'I don’t think anyone can say they’re definitely going' - Hampden hero isn't taking spot for granted Amber Barrett knows she has to fight as hard as anyone to make Vera Pauw's 23-player squad for this summer's World Cup. Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023
What’s Next for the NWSL After the Latest Investigation? The NWSL and NWSLPA’s joint investigation further detailed ‘widespread misconduct’ throughout the league. Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022
Joanna Lohman ‘was fooled by Paul Riley’ in Philadelphia, where he allegedly coerced her teammates PHILADELPHIA — In the vast swirl of emotions that followed U.S. Soccer’s investigation of alleged abuse in the NWSL, two similar forms flowed next to each other. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 13, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2022 Paulson Removes Himself As Thorns, Timbers CEO Amid NWSL Scandal He neglected to mention whether or not he would consider selling either franchise.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2022 Former NWSL Commissioner Deflects Blame Amid Abuse Scandals Lisa Baird claimed she did not ignore allegations made against former Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage manager Paul Riley.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2022 SI:AM | The Bombshell NWSL Investigation Here’s what you need to know about allegations of misconduct concerning three former NWSL head coaches.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2022 NWSL Players Speak Out After Investigation Exposes Misconduct “Owners who have driven a culture of disrespect, who are complicit in abusing their own players, have no place in this league.”
Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2022 Reports finds systemic abuse in US women’s football Abuse in US National Women’s Soccer League rooted in culture that normalises ‘abusive coaching’, independent probe says.
WEKU · Oct 3, 2022 Abuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022 Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in NWSL, report says The investigation focused on three former coaches: Rory Dames of the Red Stars , Paul Riley of the North Carolina Courage and Christy Holly of Racing Louisville.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022 NWSL abuse was systemic, damning report says An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players