# Katie McCabe's Peak Form, Women's Game Development Discussed

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-05-23T05:17:51+00:00
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The Republic of Ireland womens team is preparing for crucial World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and France, despite missing key players due to suspension. Manager Carla Ward is optimistic, highlighting Katie McCabes exceptional form and suggesting she deserves Ballon dOr consideration. McCabe, leaving Arsenal after eleven years, is considered the best left-back in the world. Ward also discusses the evolving womens game, criticizing clubs for focusing too much on data and age profiles, and overlooking talent. She emphasizes the need for better support for young players transitioning to professional clubs abroad and calls for positive changes to develop the womens game in Ireland. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e3b73198bf9bfa8

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