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McCabe Sits Out Friendlies, Focus on Nations League

6/11/2025

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Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will sit out the upcoming friendlies against the USA on June 26 and 29, as she battles fatigue from a grueling season with Arsenal. Joining her on the sidelines are Aoife Mannion and Heather Payne. Coach Carla Ward is focused on using these matches to gear up for the crucial Nations League play-off against Belgium in October.

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Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will sit out the upcoming friendlies against the USA on June 26 and 29, as she battles fatigue from a grueling season with Arsenal. Joining her on the sidelines are Aoife Mannion and Heather Payne. Coach Carla Ward is focused on using these matches to gear up for the crucial Nations League play-off against Belgium in October.