Vera Pauw will support any protest planned by Ireland women

“It is so brave that these two players came forward, so maybe more will follow,” said Pauw

Republic of Ireland WNT manager Vera Pauw. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Vera Pauw will support any protest planned by her Ireland women’s team at Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Sweden as the sector’s version of the metoo movement gathers pace.

The American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has been plunged into crisis after whistleblowers exposed misogyny and instances of harassment towards female players.