Ireland battle with Australia will be won on the wings
The Women's World Cup is finally here. In just over 24 hours, the Republic of Ireland will take their rightful place in history.
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Heather Payne hoping to take inspiration from schoolmate Beibhinn Parsons' lead in wing battle
Republic of Ireland full-back Heather Payne is taking inspiration from Ireland rugby flyer, and old schoolmate, Beibhinn Parsons as she prepares to face Australia's lightning quick wide players in Sydney on Thursday.
Fowler fires Australia to Women's World Cup warm-up win over France
A Mary Fowler goal gave Australia a 1-0 win against France in front of a record crowd in Melbourne as the home side enjoyed a timely shot of confidence six days out from their Women's World Cup opener against Ireland.
Fowler fires Australia to 1-0 win over France in World Cup warmup
MELBOURNE : A Mary Fowler goal gave Australia a 1-0 win over France in front of a record crowd in Melbourne on Friday as the home side enjoyed a timely shot of confidence six days out from co-hosting the Women's World Cup.
Australia bringing best-ever squad to home World Cup: Foord
MELBOURNE : Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia have never had a stronger squad than the one set to compete for a first title in the global showpiece, forward Caitlin Foord said.
WSL 2022-23 review: club-by-club analysis and our writers’ highlights
ACL injuries to Beth Mead, Vivianne Miedema, Leah Williamson and Laura Wienroither. Season-ending injuries to Kim Little and Lia Wälti. Long-term injuries to Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley. Arsenal’s season was blighted by the absence of key personnel. Yet, somehow, they have a League Cup trophy and a place in next season’s Champions League. The resilience of the squad, the willingness and desire of players to step up and fight for each other as the challenge has got harder and harder, has been incredible. SW
Bruised Arsenal bid to stop Chelsea making it an awesome WSL foursome
T he rivalry between Emma Hayes and Jonas Eidevall has ebbed and flowed. Their first meeting after the Swede’s arrival in north London saw an unimpressed Hayes looking on as Eidevall wildly celebrated Arsenal’s 3-2 opening day defeat of Chelsea at the Emirates.
Lotte Wubben-Moy: ‘Adversity made us feel like we could do anything’
I n Lotte Wubben-Moy’s words, this season has been “emotionally draining”. In many respects, Wednesday summed up the toll the campaign has taken. Wubben-Moy scored Arsenal’s fourth as they cantered to a 4-0 half-time lead at Everton. Then, the Gunners had another player taken off on a stretcher with an oxygen mask clutched to her face, Lia Wälti’s season ended after Aggie Beever-Jones’s late challenge.