New Zealand beat Ireland in Chicago
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Mental breakdowns cost Ireland against New Zealand - The All Blacks finished strongly in a 26-13 victory at Soldier Field.
The most recent meetings occurred in Jan. 2023, as part of 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup prep, when the USWNT visited New Zealand before the global tournament. The Stars and Stripes dominated the Football Ferns over two games, a 4-0 win in Wellington and a 5-0 victory in Auckland.
THIS Saturday’s return to Soldier Field in Chicago revives fond memories of one of Irish sport’s greatest-ever results. It was there, in 2016, that Ireland defeated New Zealand for the very first
The Americans put on a show, peppering the scoreboard with goals. Forward Emma Sears ended the night with a hat trick, and Catarina Macario secured a brace. Lavelle, the most capped player in the night’s starting lineup, stunned the crowd with a goal in the 44th minute, her second of this window.
BBC Sport NI looks at the head-to-heads that could decide Ireland's Test match against New Zealand in Chicago's Soldier Field.