Sion Swifts (W)

Leagues Played: Northern Ireland Premier League Women 84 Northern Ireland Championship Women 15 Northern Ireland Cup Women 7 Northern Ireland League Cup Women 7 Women’s Friendly 2
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Wikipedia - Sion Swifts Ladies F.C.

Sion Swifts Ladies Football Club is a women's association football club based in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They were founded in 2010 and promoted into the Irish League Women’s Premiership in 2015. They won the IFA Women's Challenge Cup in 2017, beating Newry City 2–0 at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Throughout its history the club has fielded a number of players from nearby County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. In June 2019 the club was subject to media attention when their goalkeeper Nicole McClure played for Jamaica at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, then played in a league match for Sion Swifts the following day.

The club lost a close battle with rivals Linfield for the 2019 Women's Premiership title in 2019. In August 2020 they announced the double signing of Linfield captain Kirsty McGuinness and her sister Caitlin McGuinness.

The Sion Swifts (W) are a dynamic and talented women's soccer team based in Sion. Known for their agility, teamwork, and strategic play, the Swifts compete fiercely in regional and national leagues, showcasing the skill and determination of their players. With a strong focus on development and sportsmanship, the team strives to inspire and empower women in sports while delivering exciting matches for their fans. Whether on offense or defense, the Sion Swifts (W) exemplify passion and commitment to excellence on the field.