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Vera Pauw to leave role as Ireland Women's manager after guiding team to first ever World Cup qualification

Ireland's team walk to fans after the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Ireland and Nigeria in Brisbane, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Australia v Republic of Ireland - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - July 20, 2023 Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw before the match REUTERS/Carl Recine

Overview

  • Vera Pauw will not have her contract renewed when it expires at the end of August.
  • Pauw has managed the Republic of Ireland Women's team since 2019.
  • Under Pauw's leadership, Ireland qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup, a first in their history.
  • Pauw has denied allegations of misconduct during her time managing Houston Dash in 2018.
  • The Football Association of Ireland has decided not to offer Pauw a new contract.