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Challenges and change for Irish as WSL prepares to grow

Action in the WSL and WSL 2 returns tonight after a summer of change for several Republic of Ireland players.

Soccer • 13 hrs

Israela Groves, left, and Hannah Waesch of Athlone Town react after their side conceded their first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Schreurserve in Ens

Athlone's Champions League journey ended by Breidablik

Athlone Town were sucker-punched by two goals in the space of a minute as Icelandic champions Breidablik prevailed 3-1 in their Women's Champions League Round qualifier 2 semi-final on Wednesday.

Soccer • 27 Aug

Ollie Horgan steered Finn Harps to an unlikely escape from the promotion/relegation play-off on Monday night

From the archives: Horgan's underdog spirit endures

Ollie Horgan, who continues to keep Finn Harps punching above their weight, has spent years defying the odds. Underestimate him at your peril.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Roisin Molloy of Athlone Town in action against Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir, left, and Kristín Dís Árnadóttir of Breidablik during the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Sc

Women's Champions League: Breidablik 3-1 Athlone Town

Athlone Town have been beaten by Icelandic champions Breidablik in the Champions League qualifiers Round 2 semi-final. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 27 Aug

Hannah Waesch poses for a portrait during the Athlone Town UWCL portrait session at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath

Athlone inspired by community spirit - Waesch

From Texas to Athlone Town, it's been a year of change for Hannah Waesch, but the midfielder says she's feeling right at home ahead of the midlanders' Champions League Round 2 qualifier semi-final against Breidablik on Wednesday (12pm kick-off).

Soccer • 26 Aug

Referee Vassilis Fotias shows a red card to Matthew Fitzpatrick of Linfield during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Linfield boss Healy frustrated by ref calls at Tolka

Linfield manager David Healy was left bemused and frustrated by the performance of Greek referee Vassilis Fotias during his team's 3-1 loss to Shelbourne in the Conference League play-off first leg at Tolka Park last night.

Soccer • 22 Aug

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien is interviewed for RTÉ before the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels boss O'Brien: 'It's still all to play for'

Joey O'Brien kept his feet on the ground after Shelbourne's 3-1 win against Linfield in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, warning: "It's still all to play for."

Soccer • 22 Aug

Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers in action against Ardit Deliu of Ballkani during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Ballkani and Shamrock Rovers at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo

Conference League qualifiers: All you need to know

Shamrock Rovers welcome Kosovan side Ballkani to Tallaght, while St Pat's are in Istanbul to take on Besiktas. We look ahead to both Conference League third-round qualifier second legs.

Soccer • 14 Aug

Women's Champions League: ZNK Agram 0-3 Athlone Town

After their destruction of Cardiff City, Athlone Town have swept past Croatian champions Agram to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 02 Aug

Josh Fitzpatrick of Cork City, hidden, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Galway United at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Friday's Premier Division results & reports

Bohemians have lost to Drogheda United and Cork City have beaten Galway United in tonight's two top-tier games. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 01 Aug