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Heat Takes Toll: Ireland Suffers 4-0 Loss to USA

6/30/2025

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In a sweltering 30C heat with 94% humidity, Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward witnessed her players "begging to come off" during a grueling 4-0 defeat to the United States. The oppressive conditions took their toll, forcing Ward to make substitutions for the health and safety of her exhausted team.

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In a sweltering 30C heat with 94% humidity, Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward witnessed her players "begging to come off" during a grueling 4-0 defeat to the United States. The oppressive conditions took their toll, forcing Ward to make substitutions for the health and safety of her exhausted team.