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Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Matildas finally have a fulltime coach after Montemurro is hired to guide Australian women's team
SYDNEY (AP) — The Matildas finally have a fulltime coach after Joe Montemurro 's appointment Monday to guide the Australian women's national soccer team. The World Cup semifinalists have been without a permanent head coach since Tony Gustavsson's contract expired after the Olympics in Paris last year, with Tom Sermanni working as interim manager. Montemurro, who is Australian, won five trophies with Juventus following a successful stint at Arsenal, where he claimed the 2018 FA Women's League Cup and the Women's Super League in 2019, before joining French powerhouse Lyon last year. He has signed a three-year deal with Football Australia that runs through the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. ___ AP soccer:
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Sinéad Regan says it is Sligo's time to deliver
Sligo captain Sinéad Regan says Sligo can compete with anyone as they prepare for the start of the All-Ireland junior championship. Sligo goes into the All-Ireland on the back of a positive Division Four campaign, which saw them reach the semi-finals. Advertisement The campaign included a victory over fellow Connacht side Leitrim, who won the Intermediate All-Ireland championship last season. After a close defeat to Fermanagh, who also won an All-Ireland last season, Regan sees no reason why Sligo can't compete with the best. "There is nothing between a lot of these teams. In the last couple of years, we seem to be on the wrong side of narrow defeats in the championship. "The fact that we got over the line against Leitrim this year, and we put it up to Fermanagh in the semi-final, shows we are not a million miles off. Advertisement "This year, we are trying to take the positives from what those teams have done. You look at Leitrim, a small county like ourselves - our neighbours - they did absolutely amazing, winning the intermediate and progressing to senior." A group containing Derry, Limerick, Kilkenny, and Louth, Sligo's All-Ireland hopes have often been ended in close encounters and crucial moments. Under new management, game management and control have been focal points. For Regan, it may not be a case of now or never, but she is keen for this year to be the year of success for Sligo. Advertisement "In the last couple of years, we have been there or thereabouts, but we just can't get over the line. "This year, we want this to be our year. We want to get over the line. Every year, we say 'next year,' but we want this year to be our year. "There are a few girls now who have been around for a couple of years with no silverware, and there are only so many 'next years.' "It is the little things and the fine details we have been trying to work on. Something like starting games slowly has been an issue in the past, so we are trying to get off to a good start, find consistency in games, and see out games. "With the new management this year, they come with fresh ideas."
The Guardian
5 days ago
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- The Guardian
Williamson ‘devastated' by Earps's England farewell but Wiegman tight-lipped on talks
Leah Williamson says she is 'devastated' by Mary Earps's immediate retirement from international football while the England head coach, Sarina Wiegman, described the news as emotional but refused to be drawn on what conversations she had with the goalkeeper before the decision was made. The Euro 2022 winner shocked women's football on Tuesday with her announcement and reports on the reasons behind her decision have differed; some have accused Earps of quitting after allegedly being told she had been dropped while the Guardian understands Earps had weighed up the move for more than a year. 'Of course I had a couple of conversations which I don't want to share here because that's between us,' Wiegman said. 'I find it [this news] hard and it's hard for her at the same time. She has done such a great job for England. We've had an incredible journey. I really cherish that. 'It's emotional because we also have a relationship and we've had such a massive journey together with lots of highs and of course some lows too. But we have to move on and we don't have time now to celebrate because we have a game tomorrow.' When asked if she tried to convince Earps to stay, Wiegman said: 'She knows I want her in the team, so of course, we talked about that.' Then asked specifically to clarify reports that Earps had told her she wanted to retire in April and Wiegman had asked her to reconsider, the Dutchwoman replied: 'As I said, we are in conversations all the time – I don't give any information about these private conversations we have.' The England captain Williamson, reacting publicly to Earps's announcement for the first time, said: 'She's one of my closest friends in football in terms of what we've been through together, the journey that we've been on so I'm devastated just because I love her, I love being her teammate. 'I think the way that she wears the England shirt is an example to us all so I'm very sad, but for her, she thinks this is the best thing and I'll support her in that always. I know playing for a country meant everything to her. So for her to come to that decision, I will always respect that first, and I care about Mary as a human first before a footballer. But of course, we're a team and we want to win, and Mary in that team gives us a better chance of winning. I know that to be true.' Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Earps and the Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton had been battling for England's No 1 jersey this season and Wiegman added: 'Hannah Hampton is now the No 1. I said before [in a press conference in April] that she is 'a little bit ahead'. But you can't look too far forward because things in football change very quickly.'
The Guardian
6 days ago
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- The Guardian
Women's transfer window summer 2025: all deals from world's top six leagues
Goalkeeper has also previously played for clubs like Empoli and Roma Defender made just one appearance for the side after signing last summer Midfielder did not score a goal in her second season with the club The French-born Algeria international made 71 appearances and 16 goals during her time at the club The 20-year-old says: "The professional setup here will motivate me to reach my full potential" Sweden international says: "This decision was anything but easy for me – because Wolfsburg was much more than just a workplace for me. It was a home. A place where I grew – both athletically and personally" Chine international has also played for clubs like PSG Goalkeeper was loaned out to Spurs and Aston Villa during her time at West Ham The 31-year-old says: "Just wanted to say a huge thanks to all the amazing fans for your continued support throughout my time here and to the team mates I have met who have now become friends for life" The striker scored just five goals in two seasons for the Hammers after joining from Reading "Closing my Hammies chapter after 2.5 years, I'm beyond thankful for the support from the fans—your energy was always heard," the defender says The midfielder only played for the Hammers 14 times during her one-and-a-half year stint Scotland legend and Aston Villa's club captain will retire after the Nations Lead games and says: "Getting back to playing at the end of the season was a really tough ambition and objective, but we got there. I feel like playing in WSL, playing international football, that is the highest level, and so to be turning 36 in August and know I've got to this point, that feels the right place for me [to stop]" Birte Brüggemann, Head of Women's and Girls' Football, says: "We had to make last-minute changes to our goalkeeping team in the winter and are very grateful that Sofja joined us" It has been rumoured she is leaving PSG to join their rivals Lyon but this has not yet been confirmed
Irish Times
6 days ago
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- Irish Times
Meath captain Aoibhín Cleary focusing on championship despite upcoming AFLW move
Meath captain Aoibhín Cleary says there is 'a lot to be done' before she departs Ireland to join Richmond in the Women's Australian Football League (AFLW) later this year. While the prospect of moving down under looms large, the half back says intercounty football was always a priority. 'Playing with Meath this year was not a question for me, so I'm really grateful and really blessed that I am getting the opportunity to do both; to play the season here with Meath and then head over to Richmond.' The two-time All Star will leave for Melbourne directly after Meath's season comes to an end, and is feeling a mix of excitement and nerves ahead of the big switch. READ MORE 'I'm the first Irish girl heading over to Richmond. I suppose there's a lot of unknowns. I'm definitely pushing myself out of my comfort zone and throwing myself into the deep end, but I think that makes it very exciting as well. 'I can only say great things about Richmond so far. Since the offer has come through, we've been catching up regularly and met a lot of the girls online. There just seems to be a really great culture and a great connection between the girls. I can't wait to actually get over and meet them properly.' Cleary will be following in the footsteps of former team-mates Vikki Wall and Orlagh Lally, both now plying their trade in the AFLW. Wall, who lines out for North Melbourne, will be particularly close at hand for the new arrival. Alongside preparing for the rest of the championship season, Cleary has also been stealing moments to practice with the oval ball. 'I've pulled my dad out to the garden a good bit, he's been great. And then Mike (Currane) as well, the agent, I've been able to meet up and do some skill sessions with him.' Meath's Aoibhín Cleary during the 2022 All-Ireland final against Kerry. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho Despite the opportunity for distraction, Cleary – an All-Ireland winner with Meath in 2021 and 2022 – says her goal is to regain the Brendan Martin Cup. 'That's definitely the aim, the focus. We have a great management and backroom team, we have a great group of girls. So yeah, it's just trying to push ourselves to our potential and really try and get the most out of us.' Despite losing out to Dublin in the Leinster final, Cleary remains optimistic about Meath chances, citing the blend of youth and experience within the panel. 'I think it's great having a mix of experience. There is still a few girls around who would have been involved in those years, in 2021 and 2022, but we have a lot of new girls in as well, fresh blood, and they just bring so much enthusiasm.' A tough group phase awaits the Royals as they face Kildare, who they beat by a point in the Leinster Championship, as well as Division One finalists Armagh.
