Several players unavailable as Ireland name squad for USA friendlies

Ireland manager Carla Ward said she knew "certain players" would be unavailable when the games were organised. 

Ireland will play the USA in Colorado and Cincinnati. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland head coach Carla Ward has named a 23-player squad for the two upcoming friendlies against the United States.

A number of players, including Aoife Mannion, Heather Payne, Tara O’Hanlon, Katie McCabe, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan, were unavailable for selection.