Derry City Women
Wikipedia - Derry City F.C. Women
Derry City F.C. Women is the women's association football department of Derry City F.C., in Derry, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 2002 by Declan Devine and in 2007 affiliated to the Northern Ireland Women's Football Association; since 2015 it has played in the Women's Premiership. Its home matches have been played at various grounds, recently including the Brandywell Stadium used by the men's senior team.
History
To coincide with the men's team's 75th anniversary, Derry City Ladies were formed and played their first match at the men's team's Brandywell Stadium against Donegal Celtic F.C. which resulted in a 3–3 draw. Despite the men's team being affiliated with the Republic of Ireland's Football Association of Ireland and play in the Republic of Ireland's league system, the ladies team are affiliated with the Irish Football Association's Northern Ireland Women's Football Association and play in the Northern Irish leagues. They initially started playing league football in the Republic of Ireland's Inishowen Football League but later moved into the Northern Irish league system in 2007.
In 2015, they won the NIWFA Championship and were promoted into the Women's Premiership for the first time. They also won the Foyle Cup, Ballymena Sevens, NIWFA Championship League Cup. Despite this, they had no official home ground. They asked Derry and Strabane District Council for permission to play at the Brandywell Stadium. However consent was not granted and no permanent address was published in the league's handbook, so they played their matches at Riverside Stadium in Drumahoe. The club finished bottom of the league in their debut season and were relegated back to the NIWFA Championship for 2017. However they won promotion back to the Women's Premier League the following season.
Comprised of talented and dedicated players, the team is led by experienced coaches who are committed to developing the players both on and off the field. With a strong emphasis on technical ability, tactical awareness, and physical fitness, the Derry City Women's team is always a force to be reckoned with on the pitch.
Fans of the team can expect exciting and entertaining matches, as the Derry City Women's team consistently delivers high-quality performances. Whether competing in league play or in prestigious tournaments, the team always strives for excellence and is a true representation of the passion and dedication that defines British soccer.
Overall, the Derry City Women's team is a respected and admired institution in the world of soccer, and their continued success is a testament to their hard work and commitment to the sport.