# WSL
From The 42
Soccer - Last year 2025
# Comeback
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# Comeback
Ireland's thrilling comeback goes against Hallgrímsson's doctrine but maintains World Cup dream
Character and resilience was clear to see although slow start shows a team that’s still a work in progress.
# Roller Coaster
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# Roller Coaster
Idah's dramatic late equaliser earns Ireland vital draw against 10-man Hungary
Ireland left it late to earn a point against their biggest rivals.
# Exclusive
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# Exclusive
The Ireland and Everton number one leading the way in the WSL
Courtney Brosnan talks ambition, Goodison Park, and women’s football’s ‘never-ending journey’ with The 42.
# Down To Business
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# Down To Business
Pessimism a worthless currency as Ireland deal in unregulated crypto of hope
Manager, coaches and players believe World Cup qualification is possible as those on outside search for logic to such confidence.
# Big Match Preview
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# Big Match Preview
Ireland have said all the right things ahead of Hungary clash - Now it's time for action
We preview Ireland’s huge 2026 World Cup qualifier with Hungary.
# Column
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# Column
Nostalgia a flimsy counter to fact VAR and controlling coaches are ruining football
There were two major changes to the game in the summer of 2019, both of which brought major unintended consequences.
# Clear Messages
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# Clear Messages
Ireland pinpoint the strengths that can give them World Cup edge over Hungary
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and his assistants, John O’Shea and Paddy McCarthy, singing off same hymn sheet.
# Flying The Flag
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# Flying The Flag
The Irish players set for new WSL season as Chelsea chase seven in a row
European champions Arsenal are among those looking to stop the Blues.
# Big Match Build-up
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# Big Match Build-up
Heimir Hallgrímsson has built connection and trust with players as World Cup belief grows
Manager shares plenty of traits with captain Nathan Collins as they find calm ahead of the storm.
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