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North Carolina Courage captain Denise O’Sullivan is set to lead Ireland in their pursuit of qualifying for the UEFA Women’s EURO. The team will face Wales over two legs, with the aggregate winner securing a spot in the 2025 tournament in Switzerland. Ireland reached this stage after defeating Georgia 9-0 on aggregate, while Wales advanced by overcoming Slovakia in extra time. The first match will take place in Cardiff, followed by a second leg at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

Ireland's schedule includes:

- Friday, November 29 at 2:15 p.m. ET against Wales

- Tuesday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m. ET against Wales

In addition to O'Sullivan's campaign with Ireland, other North Carolina Courage players are participating in international friendlies during this window.

Brazilian player Aline Gomes has been called up for friendlies against Australia following her strong performance in the NWSL regular season. She earned her first senior cap for Brazil last year. Initially named to the roster, Kerolin Nicoli was withdrawn due to injury.

Brazil's schedule is as follows:

- Thursday, November 28 at 5 a.m. ET against Australia

- Sunday, December 1 at 3:35 a.m. ET against Australia

Germany's Feli Rauch will compete in friendlies against Switzerland and Italy as part of Germany's solid performance throughout 2024. Rauch contributed to Germany’s bronze-medal finish at the Paris Olympics and played significant minutes in recent matches.

Germany's schedule includes:

- Friday, November 29 at 2 p.m. ET against Switzerland

- Monday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET against Italy