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Women's team's April Internationals - All You Need To Know

Barclays Women's Super League action has paused for the second international window of the calendar year. 

A total of eleven Hammers have been called up by their respective nations for a mixture of European Qualifiers, friendly tournaments and standalone friendly fixtures. 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the upcoming international fixtures. 

 

Who has been called up?

As stated above, a total of eleven West Ham United women's team players could feature in the upcoming April international break. 

Katrina Gorry was originally called up by Australia, but after picking up a season-ending injury against Chelsea, the midfielder will not link up with her country. 

Her compatriot, Mackenzie Arnold has headed out to the United States of America to face Mexico in a friendly match. The goalkeeper has been in fine form throughout the 2023/24 season, making 17 appearances across all competitions and she is in line to make her 47 international cap. 

Honoka Hayashi, Risa Shimizu and Riko Ueki are also out in the US where they will compete in the SheBelieves Cup for Japan. Nadeshiko face the United States Women's National Team [USWNT] in the semi-finals in Atlanta, Georgia as they home to beat the current champions and reach the final. 

Shelina Zadorsky and Canada are also competing in the invitational tournament, where they will face Brazil in their semi-final. 

The defender was in international action last month in the inaugural CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup, where Canada lost to the USWNT in the final. Zadorsky scored twice in a group stage win over Costa Rica, and will be hoping to get more minutes for her country this time around. 

Amber Tysiak

Heading back to Europe, Amber Tysiak will likely be in action for Belgium in two crucial UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying matches.

The Red Flames are in League A, Group A2 and will face current world champions Spain in Leuven, before heading to Denmark for their second fixture of the window, which could see Tysiak face off against her fellow Club teammate, Emma Snerle.

Snerle and Denmark are in the same group, and take on Czechia in their opening match of qualifying.

The Republic of Ireland have two very tough Euro 2025 qualifiers coming up. Jess Ziu will hope to feature in the contests against France and England over the coming week, with the Girls in Green aiming to navigate League A, Group A3 and qualify for their first ever Euro's. 

Jessie Stapleton, who is impressive on loan at Barclays Women's Championship side Reading, has also been called up by head coach Eileen Gleeson. 

Rounding off qualifying matches, Kirsty Smith has returned to the Scotland squad for their fixtures against Serbia and Slovakia. 

The defender hasn't featured for her country since a 1-1 draw with Wales in February 2023, and will make her 50th appearance if she features in either match. 

Anouk Denton is back with England U23s for their final European U23 League fixture against Sweden. Having draw with the Netherlands and lost to Spain in the previous international window, the Young Lionesses will be hoping to finish strongly. 


Where can I watch the games?

Supporters will be able to watch both of Scotland's matches against Serbia and Slovakia on BBC Alba, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website. 

Republic of Ireland's clash with England will be available to watch on ITV1, ITVX and STV. 

At the time of writing, no other fixtures involving West Ham United players look set to be broadcast live in the UK. Full round-ups of each game will be available at whufc.com. 

 

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Fixtures in full


Thursday 4 April 

Anouk Denton | England U23s v Sweden U23s, European Championship, New Bucks Head Stadium, Telford, England, 6.30pm BST

 

Friday 5 April 

Amber Tysiak | Belgium v Spain, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League A, Group A2, The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven, Belgium, 7.45pm BST

Emma Snerle | Czechia v Denmark, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League A, Group A2, Městský fotbalový stadion Miroslava Valenty, Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic, 5pm BST

Jess Ziu and Jessie Stapleton  | France v Republic of Ireland, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League A, Group A3, Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz, France, 8.10pm BST 

Kirsty Smith | Serbia v Scotland, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League B, Group B2, Gradski stadion Dubočica, Leskovac, Serbia, 5pm BST

 

Saturday 6 April 


Honoka Hayashi, Riko Ueki, Risa Shimizu | USA v Japan, SheBelieves Cup Semi-final, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 5.30pm BST 

Shelina Zadorsky | Canada v Brazil, SheBelieves Cup Semi-final, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 8.30pm BST

 

Tuesday 9 April 

Amber Tysiak and Emma Snerle | Denmark v Belgium, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League A, Group A2, Energi Viborg Arena, Viborg, Denmark, 5pm BST

Jess Ziu and Jessie Stapleton | Republic of Ireland v England, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League A, Group A3, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 7.30pm BST  

Kirsty Smith | Scotland v Slovakia, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifying, League B, Group B2, Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, 7.35pm BST

 

Wednesday 10 April  

Mackenzie Arnold | Mexico v Australia, Friendly, Toyota Field Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1am BST
 

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