The Ireland Women's Under-17s will take on Portugal in two International Friendlies in Lisbon next week. Head Coach James Scott has included two Galway United players for the games, defender Heather Loomes (pictured) and midfielder Ava Mullins, as he gets to use the two games as part of the squad's preparation for their UEFA WU17 European Championship qualifiers in November. The Girls in Green beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Belfast last week and will aim to build some momentum from that as their 2024-25 season gets going. There are call-ups for Arsenal duo Sophia Leonard and Lauren Bowe as well as Finley Newell and Fiona McCormick who both play in the United States.
Ireland Women's Under-17 Squad
Goalkeepers: Laura Fanning (Shamrock Rovers), Jenna Willoughby (Shelbourne)
Defenders: Kate Jones (Treaty United), Heather Loomes (Galway United), Sophia Leonard (Arsenal), Aibhlinn Cotter (Treaty United), Michaela Hand (Athlone Town), Emma Gaughran (Bohemians)
Midfielders: Ella Kelly (Shamrock Rovers), Aoife Sheridan (Shelbourne), Fiona McCormick (De Anza Forca - USA), Finley Newell (Lonestar Soccer Club - USA), Lauren Bowe (Arsenal), Sarah McCaffrey (Shelbourne), Madison McGuane (Treaty United), Ava Mullins (Galway United)
Forwards: Anna Butler (Shamrock Rovers), Leah McGrath (Wexford), Maeve Wollmer (Athlone Town), Aisling Meehan (DLR Waves)
International Friendly
Portugal v Ireland
September 3rd
Estadio Nacional Lisbon
KO 18:00
International Friendly
Portugal v Ireland
September 5th
Estadio Nacional Lisbon
KO 11:00
Photo courtesy of Galway United website.
