Arsenal W · UEFA Championship - Women - Qualification · Defender · #11 · Republic of Ireland · 30 yrs
While small pool of talent and elite clubs in women’s game makes switches between rivals inevitable, this move is contentious. But some reaction has gone too farThe red neon lights flicker in the dark for a moment, then the room is blue, and there is Katie McCabe, a grin on her face and a Chelsea shirt on, her controversial switch across London complete after 11 years with Arsenal.The reaction has varied dramatically. At times it has been hilarious, with witty comments and memes abundant. There has been valid rage too, an intense rivalry having developed between the two sides as Chelsea swept up domestic honour after domestic honour and sought to eclipse Arsenal’s reputation as the most successful club in women’s football in England (in the modern era at least). Continue reading...
Left-back signs deal to 2029 with option for further yearIreland international grew up as a Chelsea fanChelsea have announced the signing of the left-back Katie McCabe, whose Arsenal contract expires on 1 July. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland captain last month announced her Arsenal exit after 11 years and has signed a three-year deal with their London rivals, with the option for an additional 12 months.McCabe was recently named in the Women’s Super League team of the season and in February added the Fifa Champions Cup to her collection of trophies at Arsenal, having also won the Champions League, FA Cup, WSL and three League Cup titles. She made 305 appearances and scored 36 goals for the club. Continue reading...
