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Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland before the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.

McCabe: October the first step on stairway to '27

It's been a whirlwind year for Katie McCabe at club and international level but as the dust settles, the Republic of Ireland captain has her attentions laser-focused on October.

Soccer • 31 Jul

WALSALL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Carla Ward, Manager of Aston Villa talk in the warm up prior to the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Banks's Stadium on January 29, 2022 in

Ward deserves chance with Ireland, says US boss Hayes

USA manager Emma Hayes comes up against a familiar face when her side take on Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland on Friday morning after the pair helped the US to Olympic glory last year.

Soccer • 26 Jun

Katie McCabe in action against Turkey in Istanbul

McCabe among Irish players left out for USA matches

Katie McCabe is among a host of Republic of Ireland players left out the squad for the upcoming matches with USA, while defender Hayley Nolan and midfielder Ellen Molloy receive first call-ups under Carla Ward.

Soccer • 11 Jun

3 June 2025; Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe, centre, speaks to her teammates after the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'She's on the verge of burnout' - McCabe out of US trip

Katie McCabe will not travel to the USA for the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against the USA at the end of the month, with head coach Carla Ward saying the 29-year-old is "on the verge of burnout".

Soccer • 04 Jun

Katie McCabe was Ireland's player of the match in a scrappy win over Turkey

McCabe: 'Massive' improvement required against Slovenia

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says only a "massive improvement" next Tuesday against Slovenia will offer the Girls in Green any chance of promotion to League A of the Nations League.

Soccer • 31 May

Katie McCabe is aiming to become the fourth Irish player to win the Champions League with Arsenal

McCabe & Arsenal must 'pick moments' in daunting final

Katie McCabe and Arsenal will have to pick their moments if they are to pull off an almighty upset against Barcelona in Saturday's UEFA Women's Champions League final, according to Shelbourne and former Republic of Ireland midfielder Rachel Graham.

Soccer • 23 May

Katie McCabe is gunning for European glory

Irish cohort Lisbon-bound to back McCabe's Euro dream

"A large group" of Republic of Ireland players will make a pit stop in Lisbon on Saturday to support Katie McCabe in the Champions League final, before flying out to Istanbul to prepare for a crunch international double-header.

Soccer • 20 May

Aggie Beever-Jones scored the only goal of the game

WSL wrap: Fahey signs off, Chelsea finish unbeaten

Former Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey made her final appearance for Liverpool as the Reds lost 1-0 at Chelsea in the final day of action in the Women's Super League.

Soccer • 10 May

A tussle involving Katie McCabe saw Arsenal seeking a penalty in the first half but it wasn't given

McCabe's Arsenal lose to Lyon in CL semi first leg

Melchie Dumornay scored an 82nd-minute winner as Lyon stunned Arsenal to win the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final 2-1 at the Emirates.

Soccer • 19 Apr

Amber Barrett celebrates her injury-time goal for Ireland in Crete

'Take a breath' - Half-time reset led to Crete victory

"Take a breath" was the message from experienced goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan at half-time as a transformed Ireland eleven eventually romped to a 4-0 victory over Greece in Crete.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Katie McCabe arrives at Theodoros Vardinogiannis stadium

McCabe on bench, Stapleton and Kiernan start in Greece

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been left on the bench for this afternoon's Nations League clash against Greece due to a calf strain, with Jessie Stapleton and Leanne Kiernan back in the starting XI.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Arsenal stun Madrid with Champions League fightback

Alessia Russo's stunning brace helped Arsenal overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Real Madrid and reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals.

Soccer • 26 Mar

Katie McCabe celebrates her goal which brought Arsenal to within a goal of West Ham at 3-2

Updated WSL round-up: McCabe nets in thrilling Arsenal comeback

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe scored a crucial goal for Arsenal as they fought back from two goals down to beat West Ham 4-3 in the Women's Super League on Sunday.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Katie McCabe (R) and Megan Connolly after the Republic of Ireland's crushing loss in Koper

No excuses for Slovenia shocker say McCabe and Connolly

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe pulled no punches as she acknowledged an "unacceptable" display in the chastening 4-0 defeat to Slovenia in the UEFA Women's Nations League.

Soccer • 25 Feb

(L to R): Eileen Gleeson, Colin Healy and Katie McCabe

McCabe urges FAI to review process around Healy exit

Katie McCabe has urged the FAI to review the process that's led to such confusion and frustration around the departure of Colin Healy as Republic of Ireland women's assistant coach.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe with head coach Carla Ward

Ward and McCabe eye Turkish delight to kick off new era

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe paid tribute to Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy before setting her sights on a Nations League victory against Turkey tomorrow night, as the Carla Ward era begins at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Feb

Katie McCabe in Champions League action for Arsenal against Bayern Munich

Arsenal to face Real Madrid in Women's Champions League

Katie McCabe and her Arsenal team-mates will need to see off the challenge of Real Madrid in the next step of their quest for Champions League glory.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Katie McCabe was dismissed for a second yellow card

McCabe sees red in Arsenal's defeat to Chelsea

Chelsea moved nine points clear at the top of the Women's Super League as Guro Reiten's 84th-minute penalty secured a 1-0 victory over third-placed Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, while Katie McCabe was sent off.

Soccer • 26 Jan

Katie McCabe (L) and Eileen Gleeson faced the media on Monday

Gleeson embracing 'absolute honour' of Aviva pressure

Republic of Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson is embracing the pressure of a massive Euro 2025 play-off against Wales at Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, while skipper Katie McCabe has called on the crowd to help get the Girls in Green over the line.

Soccer • 03 Dec 24

Katie McCabe was substituted after the break

Defeat for McCabe's Gunners in Champions League opener

A hat-trick from former Chelsea forward Pernille Harder consigned Arsenal to a 5-2 defeat at Bayern Munich on their Champions League group stage return.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

Arsenal's Katie McCabe takes on Manchester City's Lauren Hemp at Emirates Stadium

WSL wrap: Man City and Arsenal share the spoils

Manchester City summer signing Vivianne Miedema scored against her former employers Arsenal as the sides opened their Women's Super League campaigns by battling out a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Sep 24

Katie McCabe at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

McCabe cools rumours but admits Lyon links are 'nice'

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe admitted rumoured interest from French giants Lyon is "nice", but would not be drawn on whether she will make a blockbuster move from Arsenal this summer.

Soccer • 15 Jul 24

Marissa Sheva (R) leads out Republic of Ireland training at Carrow Road

Preview: Ireland look to upset odds and boost morale

The Republic of Ireland are in Norwich tonight for their penultimate Euro 2025 qualifier, aiming to give themselves a significant morale boost by upsetting a heavily-fancied England.

Soccer • 12 Jul 24

Sweden will be paying special attention to Katie McCabe

Sweden boss Gerhardsson talks up 'angry' McCabe

Sweden boss Peter Gerhardsson says "angry" Katie McCabe is one of his favourite players in the world as he looks to take down the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Ireland go through their paces at the Aviva Stadium

Preview: A daunting but achievable mission for Ireland

The Republic of Ireland welcome world number six-ranked Sweden to the Aviva Stadium as they look to get their first points on the board in the Euro 2025 qualifiers.

Soccer • 31 May 24

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