Angharad James has been appointed as the permanent captain of the Wales women's national football team, succeeding Sophie Ingle, who stepped down in April. James, a midfielder for Seattle Reign, has 122 caps and has previously captained the team during the Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. She expressed pride in representing her country and acknowledged the impact of Ingle's leadership over the past nine years. Ingle's legacy will continue to influence the team as they aim to qualify for their first major tournament. Vice-captains Ceri Holland and Hayley Ladd will support James as they prepare for the upcoming play-off semi-final against Slovakia. Head coach Rhian Wilkinson praised James' consistent performance and her ability to lead both on and off the field.