Shanade Hopcroft called up to Carla Ward’s Ireland squad for World Cup play-off bid
Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft is a surprise inclusion in Carla Ward's Ireland squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Kazakhstan.
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Carla Ward gives Heimir Hallgrímsson her ‘full support always’
Carla Ward’s day began with a chat with Heimir Hallgrímsson over breakfast, the pair having become good friends since being appointed head coaches of the Republic of Ireland women’s and men’s teams within six months of each other. Ward didn’t divulge what was said about Hallgrímsson’s trying spell, but considering she is having her own challenges, there was no doubt plenty to discuss.
Shanade Hopcroft earns surprise call-up to Ireland squad for World Cup playoff
Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft is the surprise inclusion in Carla Ward’s Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying play-off against Kazakhstan. The 28-year-old qualifies for Ireland through her grandmother Nora Hopcroft, a native of Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.
Brian Sorensen confirmed as Carla Ward’s Ireland assistant coach
Former Everton Women manager Brian Sorensen is the new assistant coach for the Ireland WNT and will take up the role ahead of the World Cup Qualifying Play-Off games.
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen named as new Ireland assistant coach
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen, currently a technical director with Aston Villa’s women’s team, is set to become Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward’s third assistant in just over a year. The 46-year-old Dane succeeds Gary Cronin who stepped down from the role in August after just six games.
Carla Ward keeping her eye on WSL merry-go-round as Irish players switch clubs
Carla Ward’s satnav will need to be in good working order for the new WSL and WSL2 seasons in England, both of which get under way this weekend, because with so many of her squad moving clubs during the summer, she’ll have several new scouting ports of call.
Ireland to face Kazakhstan in Women’s World Cup play-offs
The Republic of Ireland women will face Kazakhstan in the first round of the World Cup play-offs in their bid to reach the tournament in Brazil.
Republic of Ireland head to playoffs after narrow defeat to France
The Republic of Ireland’s dreams of automatic qualification for next year’s Women’s World Cup were ended after by 1-0 defeat by France in Grenoble.