Ireland Suffers 4-0 Loss to Slovenia

Carla Ward, the newly appointed head coach of the Republic of Ireland women's football team, faces challenges after a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Slovenia in the Nations League. Despite Ireland being ranked higher, Slovenia dominated the match, with goals from Lara Prasnikar, Maja Sternad, and Nina Kajzba. Megan Campbell's injury disrupted Ireland's plans and highlighted ongoing issues with player selection and positioning, particularly concerning captain Katie McCabe. Ward's attempts to address tactical issues from the previous narrow victory over Turkey were unsuccessful, and the team continues to struggle with the aftermath of failing to qualify for Euro 2025. The team's performance also reflects broader management concerns, including the recent controversial exit of assistant coach Colin Healy. The focus remains on finding a way to effectively utilize McCabe's talents as the team prepares for future matches.