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Diane Caldwell played over 100 games for Ireland

Centurion Caldwell bows out of international football

Diane Caldwell has announced her retirement from international football following 102 appearances for the Republic of Ireland women's national team.

Soccer • 13 Jan

Diane Caldwell: 'You always want to be playing'

Diane Caldwell: I just wanted to enjoy playing again

It's five months exactly since Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell lifted the lid on the true level of discontent among the squad with elements of Vera Pauw's managerial style. Having excelled under Eileen Gleeson during the Nations League, the Balbriggan native is now eyeing a bright 2024.

Soccer • 21 Feb 24

Diane Caldwell poses with members of her hometown club Balbriggan FC

'A beautiful occasion' - Caldwell savours her century

Diane Caldwell savoured a "special" night at Tallaght Stadium as she reached 100 caps in the Republic of Ireland's 5-1 defeat of Albania.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Katie McCabe is mobbed by team-mates after her second goal

Magnificent Katie McCabe puts Albania to the sword

A magnificent performance from Katie McCabe steered the Republic of Ireland to a 5-1 victory over Albania at Tallaght Stadium and put them one step closer to winning their UEFA Nations League group.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

L to R: Vera Pauw, Eileen Gleeson and Diane Caldwell

Gleeson: Players are entitled to their opinions

Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson has said players are "entitled to their opinions" after Diane Caldwell's explosive criticism of Vera Pauw.

Soccer • 19 Sep 23

Caldwell: Republic of Ireland success in spite of Pauw

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has sensationally slammed the management of Vera Pauw, insisting that their historic run to a first-ever Women's World Cup was due to the players.

Soccer • 19 Sep 23

Diane Caldwell

profiles • 11 Jul 23

Caldwell frustrated by Reading's move to part-time

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has aired her frustration at Reading's decision to go part-time in the wake of their relegation from the Women's Super League.

Soccer • 17 Jun 23

Lucia Garcia opned the scoring for Man United

WSL wrap: United win as Caldwell makes Reading debut

Defending champions Chelsea are off the mark for the new Women's Super League season after goals from Fran Kirby and Maren Mjelde secured them a 2-0 win over Manchester City at Kingsmeadow.

Soccer • 25 Sep 22

'It was just always my dream,' Caldwell told the RTÉ Soccer Podcast as she reacted to her United move earlier this year

Diane Caldwell to leave Man United after 'dream' spell

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell will leave Manchester United after the expiration of her contract.

Soccer • 30 Jun 22

Diane Caldwell says there's improvement still to come from Ireland

Caldwell: Ireland still have a few gears to go up

Diane Caldwell says preparations have gone well as the Republic of Ireland focus in on Monday's crucial World Cup 2023 Group A qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 25 Jun 22

Diane Caldwell reacts to her side's fourth goal, scored by Katie Zelem direct from a corner kick.

WSL: Caldwell's United leave outclassed Foxes cornered

Katie Zelem scored directly from a corner twice in the space of five minutes as Manchester United thrashed Leicester 4-0 in the Women's Super League.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Diane Caldwell on Man United move

Diane Caldwell speaks to Raf Diallo about her dream move to Manchester United and Ireland's qualifying campaign. Conor Neville discusses Anthony Barry's exit, Roy Keane not going to Sunderland, the FAI's strategic plan and the joint Euro 2028 bid.

Soccer • 10 Feb 22

Diane Caldwell (L) in action against Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius.

Caldwell revelling in 'unimaginable' Man United dream

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about making her childhood Manchester United dream a reality and how the Girls in Green are set for the second half of the 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Diane Caldwell: "Today is one of the most special moments in my life so far."

'It's a dream' - Diane Caldwell joins Manchester United

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has joined Manchester United.

Soccer • 27 Jan 22

North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley

Games cancelled after allegations against Courage coach

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) said this weekend's matches will not take place a day after a report detailed allegations of misconduct against former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley.

Soccer • 01 Oct 21

Caldwell in action against Denmark in April

Caldwell ready for Iceland as American dream prospers

Ireland defender Diane Caldwell speaks to RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue and Raf Diallo about how her move to North Carolina Courage is panning out as the Irish team prepare for a friendly double-header against Iceland.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Naomi Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete

Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL club North Carolina Courage

Japan's three-times Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka has invested in National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team North Carolina Courage to become a team owner.

Soccer • 28 Jan 21

Diane Caldwell (R) with Denise O'Sullivan

Diane Caldwell makes move to North Carolina Courage

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell is set to link up with her international team-mate Denise O'Sullivan at club level after completing a move to North Carolina Courage.

Soccer • 19 Jan 21

Megan Campbell is back in the Ireland squad

Campbell returns to the Ireland fold for Germany clash

Manchester City defender Megan Campbell returns to Ireland women's squad for their crucial European Championship qualifier against Germany at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

Diane Caldwell and Vera Pauw have their work cut out for them against Germany

Ireland need the 'game of their lives' against Germany

Diane Caldwell admits that the Republic of Ireland will have to have the 'game of their lives' in order to beat Germany in Saturday's Women's Euro 2021 qualifier, but the defender believes her side can cause a major upset.

Soccer • 16 Sep 20

Amber Barrett (front, r) challenged by Wolfsburg's Joelle Wedemeyer (l)

Red for Amber as Women's Bundesliga returns

Republic of Ireland and FC Koln striker Amber Barrett was sent off as the Women's Bundesliga returned.

Soccer • 29 May 20

(L-R) Ewa Pajor of VfL Wolfsburg and Diane Caldwell of SC Sand and Ireland in action in 2019

Women's Bundesliga slated for 29 May return

The women's Bundesliga will restart following the coronavirus stoppage on 29 May, the German Football Association (DFB) has announced following a meeting with the clubs.

Soccer • 20 May 20

Diane Caldwell of Republic of Ireland celebrates following the UEFA Women's 2021 European Championships win over Ukraine

Caldwell looks beyond numbers as pivotal fixtures loom

Diane Caldwell is on course to win her 75th Republic of Ireland cap and speaks in-depth to RTÉ Sport's Marie Crowe ahead of the crucial Euro 2021 qualifier against Greece.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

Ireland's Diane Caldwell says there's a newfound belief in the current squad

Ireland 'playing for second' in bid to reach Euro 2021

Ireland's Diane Caldwell says her side are aiming to take the runners-up spot in their group in their bid to reach Euro 2021.

Soccer • 10 Nov 19

Diane Caldwell

Centurion Caldwell bows out of international football

Diane Caldwell: I just wanted to enjoy playing again

'A beautiful occasion' - Caldwell savours her century

Magnificent Katie McCabe puts Albania to the sword

Gleeson: Players are entitled to their opinions

Caldwell: Republic of Ireland success in spite of Pauw

Diane Caldwell

Caldwell frustrated by Reading's move to part-time

WSL wrap: United win as Caldwell makes Reading debut

Diane Caldwell to leave Man United after 'dream' spell

Caldwell: Ireland still have a few gears to go up

WSL: Caldwell's United leave outclassed Foxes cornered

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Diane Caldwell on Man United move

Caldwell revelling in 'unimaginable' Man United dream

'It's a dream' - Diane Caldwell joins Manchester United

Games cancelled after allegations against Courage coach

Caldwell ready for Iceland as American dream prospers

Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL club North Carolina Courage

Diane Caldwell makes move to North Carolina Courage

Campbell returns to the Ireland fold for Germany clash

Ireland need the 'game of their lives' against Germany

Red for Amber as Women's Bundesliga returns

Women's Bundesliga slated for 29 May return

Caldwell looks beyond numbers as pivotal fixtures loom

Ireland 'playing for second' in bid to reach Euro 2021

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