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Welsh women’s soccer team on the rise under Canadian coach Rhian Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson has found a home in South Wales, from where the Canadian coach is helping put the Welsh women on the soccer map.
Under Wilkinson, 30th-ranked Wales has qualified for the Women’s Euro 2025, its first major tournament after several close misses.
Wales booked its ticket to the 16-team European championship, which runs July 2-27 in Switzerland, with a 3-2 aggregate victory over No. 25 Ireland in a two-legged playoff, drawing 1-1 Oct. 29 in Cardiff and winning 2-1 Dec. 3 in Dublin.
“It’s been a fun start. An exciting one,” said Wilkinson who took charge of the Welsh women last February on a contract through 2027.