Page 30 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.2 2022-23

Leicester City Women is pleased to confirm the
permanent signing of Northern Ireland international
defender Demi Vance.
The 31-year-old - who boasts 78 caps for her
country - joins the Foxes following the expiration of her
contract with Glasgow Rangers. Most recently, she made
three appearances for Northern Ireland at the UEFA
Women’s European Championship, playing 90 minutes in
each fixture.
She told LCFC TV: “It all happened really fast, so I
don’t think I’ve had a minute to think but here we are! I’m
happy to be here and buzzing to get started.
“Leicester have made massive strides over the last
couple of years. I’m sitting here in the facilities, which are fantastic. It’s an ambitious club and I
want to bring my experience to help the squad.
“The pitches are looking in pristine condition and there’s everything we need here – the
gym, stuff for recovery and people looking after us."
Demi started her career with Northern Irish Premiership outfit Glentoran Belfast,
spending six years with the Glens before making the move to Australia in 2014, joining Northern
Redbacks – now known as Perth RedStar Football Club.
A return to Glentoran followed in 2017 prior to a switch to Scottish Premiership side
Glasgow Rangers in 2020.
An experienced defensive minded player, Vance adds valuable quality to the Foxes and
joined the club ahead of last Sunday’s Barclays Women’s Super League opener against
Tottenham Hotspur.

Scotland Women’s Under-17s Head Coach Pauline MacDonald has selected a 20-strong squad
for two friendly matches against Hungary later this month.
The young Scots will open their double-header at the Puskas Pitch, Felcsut on Monday,
26th September with the second match taking place on Thursday 29th September at the Varosi
Stadion.
Scotland Under-17 Squad:
Lucy Barclay (Celtic), Laura Berry (Rangers), Aimee Black (Aberdeen), Gigi Bradford
(Boroughmuir Thistle), Mason Clark (Rangers), Romilly Cruickshank (Aberdeen), Ava Easdon
(Glasgow City), Maddie Finnie (Aberdeen), Lisa Forrest (Glasgow City), Brodie Greenwood
(Aberdeen), Olivia Hurrell (Heart of Midlothian), Summer Laird (Rangers), Jess Linden
(Rangers), Alex Logan (Rangers), Mia McArthur (Rangers), Mia McAuley (Rangers), Caragh
MacMaster (Heart of Midlothian), Lisa Maher-Rodgers (Heart of Midlothian, Rebecca Taylor
(Rangers), Ashley Robertson (Heart of Midlothian).

Cara Martin spearheaded the win with a hat-trick as Coedffranc Women won 3-1 at
Wattsville and their reward is a trip to Swansea City in the Second Round. Llanelli Town
produced a fine performance to win 6-1 away to Newport City and book their place in the
Second Round. Katie Mainwaring led the scoring with a hat-trick and she was joined on the
scoresheet by Charmian Martin, Nikola Kujawska and Nicole Williams. Tayla Gould went one
better with four as Tonyrefail Welfare defeated Coed Duon 5-3, Toni Evans adding the
other. Cardiff Wanderers beat Cwmbran Celtic on a penalty shootout after the sides had
battled out a 2-2 draw, whilst Caerphilly Castle had a smoother progression by netting six
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