Page 29 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue no.20 2021-22

Wales name Under-17 squad

Loren Dykes has named a 24-player squad for Wales Under-17’s forthcoming double header against
Scotland in north Wales.
Wales’ first match against Scotland will take place at Denbigh Town on Tuesday 8th February
(6pm), with the second match taking place four days later at Colliers Park on Friday 11th February
(12pm).
Seven players have been selected from the Genero Adran Leagues, whilst several other players
are involved in the FAW Trust’s Academy system.
The matches will prepare the side for their 2022 UEFA Womnen’s Under-17 Euros Qualifying
Round 2 matches in March. Wales will face hosts Armenia, Turkey and Latvia in League B as they
push for promotion ahead of next year’s competition.
Wales Under- 17 squad:
Catrin Thomas (Millfield School), Emily Roberts (Port Talbot Town), Cerys Phillips (Chelsea), Molly
Arnesen (Pencoed), Elin Jones (Aberystwyth Town), Bethan Thomas (Liverpool), Lili Jones
(Wrexham), Megan Bowen (Barry Town United), Scarlett McMahon (Torquay United), Manon
Pearce (Barry Town United), Claudia Jones (Liverpool), Maisie Miller (Brighton & Hove Albion),
Faye Knox (Liverpool), Olivia Francis (FAW Trust Academy South), Chloe McMahon (Bristol City),
Niamh Duggan (Reading FC Women), Jessica Collyer (West Ham United), Lily Billingham (Cardiff
City Women), Madison Williams (Llandudno), Tianna Teisar (Bristol City), Evie Williams (FAW
Trust Academy North), Evie Hughes (FAW Trust Academy South), Mayzee Davies (Manchester
City), Amy Richardson (FAW Trust Academy North).
Female Flexi Football
Thanks to funding secured from the Football Association, the Devon FA will be running a Female
Flexi Football offer between April and August 2022. They have funding to support 6 x applications
from clubs wanting to be part of the programme.
A flexible female football offer, for those aged 16 and above, to encourage participation without
the commitment associated with weekly league fixtures aimed at female players who are not
currently playing regularly and/or want a more relaxed football offer.
Flexible fixture events to be hosted at Devon FA, Newton Abbot, on the following dates:
● Sunday 3rd April (pm) Launch event
● Friday 27th May (evening)
● Friday 24th June (evening)
● Friday 15th July (evening)
● Friday 19th August (evening)
Flexi by name, flexi by nature. All of the fixture dates will run at formats that suit the players,
teams and attendance on the day. This could be 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 or whatever works best. Following
fixtures, the DCFA will provide free refreshments and events in our clubhouse. The football is
important but so is the chance to socialise afterwards.
Clubs who are successful with an application to be part of this programme will receive a
branded Nike kit, equipment packages and funding to cover affiliation costs. In addition, there will
be no costs to participate in the programme or fixture dates.
Clubs who would like the opportunity to be part of this should contact Matt Hodgson, on
matthew.hodgson@devonfa.com. The deadline for applications is Monday 28th February and
successful applicants will be contacted the following week.
New recreational football sessions
In partnership with Gateshead Rutherford AFC and Hebburn Town, the Durham FA have recently
started two new women’s recreational football sessions which are available for females aged 16+ to
attend.
These sessions are a great opportunity for women to make new friends, keep fit and unleash
their competitive nature. It does not matter ability, age, fitness levels or knowledge of the game,
everyone is welcome. The two sessions so far have engaged over 30 women who are either looking to
get back into the game or are giving the sport a try for the first time.
On the back of this success, a new session has been established in partnership with Chester le
Street Amazons which will start on Monday 7th February. Visit wwwdurhamfacom for details.
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