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USA Today
5 hours ago
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- USA Today
USWNT vs. Ireland: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream
The U.S. women's national team will face Republic of Ireland on Sunday in the second of two friendlies between the teams. The first match was a USWNT rout, as Emma Hayes' side easily defeated Ireland 4-0 on Thursday in suburban Denver. Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist in her first USWNT game of the year, while Sam Coffey, Alyssa Thompson and Avery Patterson also found the net. Hayes has called up a 25-player roster almost entirely based in the NWSL, with European-based players given a break. The lone exception is Chelsea defender Naomi Girma, who requested to be part of this camp as she looks to regain match sharpness. Watch USWNT vs. Ireland on Sling The USWNT and Ireland have now met 16 times in their history, with the U.S. winning every match. Based on the first game, it looks likely to be 17 straight after Sunday. Following the match in Cincinnati, the USWNT closes out a three-game window against Canada at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match. Where to watch USWNT vs. Ireland We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage
The Journal
2 days ago
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- The Journal
Ireland suffer 4-0 defeat against dominant USA in friendly in Colorado
USA 4 Republic of Ireland 0 IRELAND FELL TO a four-goal defeat against the USA in Denver last night in the opening game of their international friendly double-header. The world number-one ranked side proved too strong for Carla Ward's team. Avery Patterson's header put USA ahead in the 19th minute before Ireland suffered another setback in first-half injury time when Sam Coffey scored. The third USA goal arrived courtesy of Rose Lavelle in the 53rd minute and the US rounded off the scoring in the 63rd minute courtesy of Alyssa Thompson. Ireland are straight back into action on Sunday night when they face the USA in Cincinnati, (kick-off 8pm Irish time). The scale of the challenge is apparent after this opening game for a squad that had the likes of Katie McCabe and Aoife Mannion unavailable for selection beforehand, while injury ruled out Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell in the build-up to the game. Emma Hayes rested the European-based players in the US squad as she focused on a team of mostly domestic talent, with the exception of Chelsea's Naomi Girma who captained the team. Advertisement Ireland's Jessie Stapleton and Alyssa Thompson of USA. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Ireland Head Coach Carla Ward. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Chloe Mustaki made a first start for Ireland since April 2022, while it as a landmark night for Erin Healy as she made her senior international debut when brought on as a 74thn minute substitute. Ireland entered the game after the boost of a 1-0 over Slovenia earlier this month, a result that sets up their two-leg Nations League play-off against Belgium in late October, but they were on the backfoot early in this friendly with Patterson heading home at the backpost to get the US up and running. A left-foot strike by Coffey beyond the dive of goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, Ireland captain on the night. doubled the US advantage as the teams reached the interval. Lavelle notched the third after being set up by Emily Sonnett, before Thompson registered the fourth with a curling finish the touched the inside of the post before finding the net. Ireland's Jessie Stapleton, Caitlin Hayes and Saoirse Noonan dejected after the game. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO USA: Dickey; Patterson (G Thompson 59), Girma capt (Bugg 73), Sonnett, Reale; Hutton, Lavelle (Moultrie 59), Coffey; Cooper (Biyendolo 73), Sentnor (Ryan 86), A Thompson (Sears 86). Ireland: Brosnan (capt); Stapleton, Patten, Hayes, Mustaki (Atkinson 89); Littlejohn (Toland HT), Connolly; Murphy (Sheva 65), Carusa (Noonan 65), Quinn (Larkin HT), Barrett (Healy 74). Referee: Vimarest Diaz (Dominican Republic) Written by The 42 and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The 42
2 days ago
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- The 42
Ireland suffer defeat against dominant USA in friendly in Denver
USA 4 Republic of Ireland 0 IRELAND FELL TO a four-goal defeat against the USA in Denver last night in the opening game of their international friendly double-header. The world number-one ranked side proved too strong for Carla Ward's team. Avery Patterson's header put USA ahead in the 19th minute before Ireland suffered another setback in first-half injury time when Sam Coffey scored. The third USA goal arrived courtesy of Rose Lavelle in the 53rd minute and the US rounded off the scoring in the 63rd minute courtesy of Alyssa Thompson. Ireland are straight back into action on Sunday night when they face the USA in Cincinnati, (kick-off 8pm Irish time). Advertisement The scale of the challenge is apparent after this opening game for a squad that had the likes of Katie McCabe and Aoife Mannion unavailable for selection beforehand, while injury ruled out Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell in the build-up to the game. Emma Hayes rested the European-based players in the US squad as she focused on a team of mostly domestic talent, with the exception of Chelsea's Naomi Girma who captained the team. Ireland's Jessie Stapleton and Alyssa Thompson of USA. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Ireland Head Coach Carla Ward. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Chloe Mustaki made a first start for Ireland since April 2022, while it as a landmark night for Erin Healy as she made her senior international debut when brought on as a 74thn minute substitute. Ireland entered the game after the boost of a 1-0 over Slovenia earlier this month, a result that sets up their two-leg Nations League play-off against Belgium in late October, but they were on the backfoot early in this friendly with Patterson heading home at the backpost to get the US up and running. A left-foot strike by Coffey beyond the dive of goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, Ireland captain on the night. doubled the US advantage as the teams reached the interval. Lavelle notched the third after being set up by Emily Sonnett, before Thompson registered the fourth with a curling finish the touched the inside of the post before finding the net. Ireland's Jessie Stapleton, Caitlin Hayes and Saoirse Noonan dejected after the game. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO USA: Dickey; Patterson (G Thompson 59), Girma capt (Bugg 73), Sonnett, Reale; Hutton, Lavelle (Moultrie 59), Coffey; Cooper (Biyendolo 73), Sentnor (Ryan 86), A Thompson (Sears 86). Ireland: Brosnan (capt); Stapleton, Patten, Hayes, Mustaki (Atkinson 89); Littlejohn (Toland HT), Connolly; Murphy (Sheva 65), Carusa (Noonan 65), Quinn (Larkin HT), Barrett (Healy 74). Referee: Vimarest Diaz (Dominican Republic)
RTÉ News
2 days ago
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- RTÉ News
Girls in Green well beaten by classy USA in Denver
USA 4-0 Republic of Ireland The heat, altitude and relentless energy of an excellent USA side proved too much for the Republic of Ireland in Denver, as they slumped to a 4-0 friendly defeat in the early hours of Friday morning. Emma Hayes rested most of her European-based stars, with the exception of Chelsea defender Naomi Girma. Instead she gave some of the NWSL's brightest talents the opportinity to shine - and they gleefully took it. Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson headed home the opener after 18 minutes, with Sam Coffey doubling the Americans' lead right on the stroke of half-time. Rose Lavelle put the result beyond doubt early in the second half before Alyssa Thompson placed the cherry on top with a super individual effort. It was a chastening night at the office for Ireland. They must dust themselves down now and head for Cincinnati, where they face the world No 1-ranked side again on Sunday. Shorn of Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell in the build-up, head coach Carla Ward knew this was going to be a massive challenge. Ireland had travelled without Katie McCabe, Aoife Mannion, Heather Payne and Leanne Kiernan; they could not afford to lose more quality. It was tough going from the off. Courtney Brosnan - named captain on the occasion of her 50th cap - denied Thompson with a brilliant point-blank stop, and clawed a low Claire Hutton effort around the post moments later. Thompson was a menace down the left, attacking with huge purpose and pace. A goal felt inevitable but when it came on 18 minutes, it was avoidable. Ireland switched off from a corner that was played short to Lavelle. She swung in a fine cross that Patterson powered home with a downward header. Ireland struggled to enjoy anything resembling decent possession as the USA swarmed all over them. Anna Patten, Caitlin Hayes and Jessie Stapelton all produced moments of courageous defending, but collectively the visitors couldn't stem the tide. Having survied a few close calls, the second goal eventually arrived in first-half stoppage time when Coffey glided beyond a couple of defenders and forced home a smart left-footed strike. Two down at the break, there was realistically no way back for Ireland. They'd have hoped to restrict their vaunted opponents more effectively and perhaps pinch a goal back, but neither happened. If anything, it was the hosts who went up a level. Lavelle finished off a sweeping move from close range seven minutes into the second half to make it three, and Thompson made it four with 63 minutes on the clock when she ghosted beyond Stapleton, surged towards the area and curled home a peach of a goal via the inside of the post. Hayes emptied her bench, each sub hungry to make their mark. San Diego-born attacker Erin Healy did come on to make her Ireland debut in the closing stages, but she barely touched the ball. Emily Sonnett and Olivia Moultrie - who hit the bar with a rasper - both went close as the USA hunted more goals. In the end they had to settle for 4-0, though they will no doubt relish the chance to inflict more pain on the Irish in the rematch this weekend. USA: Claudia Dickey; Naomi Girma (Capt), Avery Patterson, Lilly Reale, Emily Sonnett; Claire Hutton, Rose Lavelle, Sam Coffey; Alyssa Thompson, Ally Sentnor, Michelle Cooper
RTÉ News
2 days ago
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- RTÉ News
Preview: Understrength Ireland eye Colorado upset against the USA
USA v Republic of Ireland, Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado, 7pm local time), 2am Irish time, (Live on the RTÉ Player) It's a summer jaunt to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains for the Repulic of Ireland, who take on the world No 1-ranked USA in the first of two friendlies tonight. Carla Ward's squad have been training 1.1 miles above sea level since Sunday. The heat is tough; but that altitude is a real killer. Ward admitted that just strolling to get a coffee took a toll on her, so we can assume she'll fully utilise her bench throughout tonight's clash at the 18,000-capacity Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Given the players she's missing, Ward options look pretty thin. Katie McCabe, Aoife Mannion, Heather Payne, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan didn't travel. On Wednesday, it was confirmed Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell are both out after picking up knocks. Trying to further develop Ward's preferred expansive style against such a strong outfit, minus her best players, all while avoiding a morale-damaging hammering, is going to be tricky. There's a real air of familiarity around the 16th meeting of these sides. Ward worked with the USA under her good friend Emma Hayes during last year's Paris Games, and frequently turns to the ex-Chelsea manager for advice. Hayes has rested all of her European-based players for these friendlies with the exception of Naoimi Girma, who became the world's first million-dollar female footballer last January when she moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea. Four Americans have been called up for the first time (Lilly Reale, Jordyn Bugg, Izzy Rodriguez and Sam Meza) with the squad averaging just over 18 caps. The average age of the panel is 24.5. That makes these clashes slightly less daunting, but make no mistake, the USA are laced with serious quality. And they're not all rookies either. World Cup winner and Olympic champion Rose Lavelle is included. The Gotham FC midfielder, who has 110 caps and 24 international goals under her belt, is back in the fold after recovering from ankle surgery. Seattle Reign's Lynn Biyendolo (80), Gotham defender Emily Sonnett (108), Sam Coffey (35) of the Portland Thorns and Girma (46) have a further 269 caps between them. They'll provide the spine, with the fresher faces hungry as hell to impress as they aim to force their way into Hayes' longer-term plans for the 2027 World Cup. The USA have beaten Ireland 15 times out of 15, most recently in April 2023 when they prevailed 1-0 in Missouri. The Girls in Green have conceded 51 times across those clashes and only scored once, so this was always going to be difficult, even with a full-strength team. Therefore Ward is prioritising performances over results. Chloe Mustaki has been in the last couple of squads but is still waiting to get some minutes under Ward. The Bristol City full-back will expect to get a shot here, as will Erin Healy, the San Diego-born Adelaide United attacker. She was in the fold for the Turkey and Slovenia games earlier this month but has yet to make her debut. Ward has promised she'll feature in some capacity. Ellen Molloy has been in fine form for Wexford, while Izzy Atkinson will hope to reward Ward's show of faith in her if she gets called upon. Atkinson is currently without a club after being released by Crystal Palace. It could be a special evening too for goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, in line to win her 50th Ireland cap. She might wear the armband in the absence of McCabe and O'Sullivan. Assistant coach Amber Whiteley has travelled and is still waiting to hear if she's got the Liverpool job on a permanent basis. Ward has further bolstered her backroom team by temporarily bringing in ex-Manchester United No 2 Charlotte Healy, who was named Bristol City boss on Tuesday. There's loads of links here that will make this a friendly in every sense of the word. O'Sullivan (NC Courage) and Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave) ply their trade in the NWSL; five of the squad were born in America (Brosnan, Chloe Mustaki, Marissa Sheva, Carusa and Healy); while 11 of them played college football in the States. There'll be plenty of high fives and warm embraces afterwards, but this is an important assignment for Ireland given it's Ward's last chance to really get a look at the wider squad before October's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Belgium. Ireland came away with two respectable defeats when Vera Pauw brought them here last time, but in truth they clung to the ropes and tried to frustrate their vaunted opponents for as long as possible. Ward needs more than that in Denver, and again on Sunday when they square up in Cincinnati. She's committed to implementing a possession-based style so there's no point in scrunching that blueprint up and tossing it aside just because the level of opposition is higher. Then again, considering the players she's missing, it might be wise to batten down the hatches, at least for the first hour. It could be a long 90 minutes for the visitors in the Mile High City if they ship an early goal. They'll need courage, resilience and the rub of the green to keep this competitive and head for Cincinnati in good spirits. Republic of Ireland squad Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic) Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Unattached) Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Ellen Molloy (Wexford)
