Soccer

Low Irish representation in Women’s Super League is no bad thing for Carla Ward

Manager will be content to see squad members getting playing time in WSL2 rather than bench-warming in the top flight

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward (right) at a press conference with captain Katie McCabe earlier this year. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward (right) at a press conference with captain Katie McCabe earlier this year. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Mary Hannigan
Sat Sept 06 2025 - 06:00 • 4 MIN READ

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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times