By Alyce Collett (29/08/2025) Above: AS Roma celebrate their win. Photo: ASRomaFemminile on X. In our final roundup of the second round UWCL qualifiers, Alyce Collett documents Roma’s triumph over Aktobe and Athlone Town’s defeat to Iceland’s Breidablik. AS Roma 2 – 0 FK Aktobe Winonah Heatley and AS Roma’s Champions League campaign is offContinue reading “UWCL Qualifiers: Roma through, heartbreak for Ireland’s Athlone Town”
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Hannah Hampton: the Lionesses’ penalty hero
By Alyce Collett (30/07/2025) Above: Hannah Hampton in action. Photo: PA/Wire. There were many stories to come out of England’s success at the 2025 Euros, with many members of the squad delivering when it ultimately matters to seal a title defence for the Lionesses. One of those was Hannah Hampton, with the 24 year oldContinue reading “Hannah Hampton: the Lionesses’ penalty hero”
Michelle Agyemang: who is England’s ‘Agent of Chaos’?
By Alyce Collett (21/07/2025) Above: Michelle Agyemang against Sweden. Photo: Nick Potts / PA. Defending Euros champions England are through to another semi-final after a dramatic quarter-final win over Sweden. Whilst goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been praised for her penalty-saving heroics and Chloe Kelly has been highlighted for her two assists, another gamechanger has beenContinue reading “Michelle Agyemang: who is England’s ‘Agent of Chaos’?”
Euros Preview: Denmark
Above: Denmark poses for a team photo. Image: @dbulandshold on Twitter. By Alyce Collett (26/6/26). Denmark are regulars at the Women’s Euros, but after being unable to replicate the highs of 2017 at the 2022 edition, can things go better for the Danes this time around? Squad: Goalkeepers: Maja Bay Østergaard (Vaxjo DFF), Kathrine LarsenContinue reading “Euros Preview: Denmark”
A bittersweet victory as Ireland beat Slovenia
Above: Saorise Noonan fights for the ball against Slovenia. Image: Ireland Football Twitter. By Alyce Collett (3/6/25). It was a bittersweet end to the UEFA Nations League campaign for the Republic of Ireland, who despite beating Slovenia 1-0 have failed to top their League B group after not winning by a big enough margin. TheContinue reading “A bittersweet victory as Ireland beat Slovenia”
Sayer completes fairytale return as Matildas defeat Argentina
Australia 4-1 Argentina by Alyce Collett (2/6/25) Above: Amy Sayer celebrates after scoring for Australia against Argentina in Canberra tonight. Photo: Football Australia. Australia has recorded a clean sweep in its two-match series with Argentina after winning game two 4-1 in Canberra tonight. Amy Sayer was the star for the Matildas, scoring a brace andContinue reading “Sayer completes fairytale return as Matildas defeat Argentina”
Republic of Ireland keep hopes alive with comeback victory
Türkiye 1-2 Republic of Ireland By Alyce Collett (5/30/25) Above: Kyra Carusa on the ball in the UEFA Nations League game tonight. Image: Ireland Football Twitter. The Republic of Ireland are breathing a massive sigh of relief right now after coming from behind to defeat Türkiye 2-1 and keep their albeit faint hopes of toppingContinue reading “Republic of Ireland keep hopes alive with comeback victory”
Ireland Nations League Preview
Above: The Irish Women’s National Team in a training session. Photo: Ireland Football Twitter. By Alyce Collett (5/29/25). Like just about every international window these days, the upcoming international window is incredibly important for the Republic of Ireland. Set to face Turkiye and Slovenia in the UEFA Women’s Nations League; the reverse fixtures from theContinue reading “Ireland Nations League Preview”
”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum
By Alyce Collett 27/5/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia It is another huge week for the Matildas as they get set to take on Argentina in a pair of matches over the next seven days. Speaking to the media in Melbourne this morning, veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond alluded to some of the differences greetingContinue reading “”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum”
Technical defending: the key to England and Arsenal’s triumphs over Spanish giants
By Catherine MacKenzie and Alyce Collett (26/05/2025) Above: Leah Williamson battles for Arsenal against Barcelona. Photo: Arsenal website. England and Spain, two favourites for this year’s European Championships, have a chequered recent history. The two nations faced off in Australia’s World Cup final in 2023, resulting in a narrow win for Spain. The previous year,Continue reading “Technical defending: the key to England and Arsenal’s triumphs over Spanish giants”
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