Pauw unwavering as she faced US media 

Republic of Ireland Manager Vera Pauw faced the US media for the first time since she has accused of body-shaming in an NWSL report into abuse in American women’s football late last year.

DETERMINED: Republic of Ireland Manager Vera Pauw was unwavering as she faced US media as she is determined to clear her name from allegations of body shaming. Pic:Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

After launching another stirring defence of her reputation and off-field methods, Vera Pauw will have her on-field coaching credentials tested to the fullest in Texas on Saturday afternoon.

The Ireland manager was true to her promise and unwavering as she faced the US media for the first time since she has accused of body-shaming her Houston Dash players in an NWSL report into abuse in American women’s football late last year.