Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen is preparing to join the Republic of Ireland women’s national team as an assistant coach for their upcoming Women’s World Cup play-off qualifiers. He will work alongside Amber Whiteley, an assistant coach from Liverpool, and will support head coach Carla Ward during the international break. Sorensen will maintain his role as technical director at Aston Villa Women, but will travel with the Republic of Ireland team during this period. Sorensen brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously managed Everton in the Women’s Super League. Carla Ward, the Republic of Ireland’s head coach, faced Sorensen’s Everton team while managing Aston Villa, making their collaboration an interesting development in women’s football. The pair will now work together as part of the Republic of Ireland’s preparations for the World Cup qualifiers. The Republic of Ireland’s first challenge in the play-off qualifiers will be a two-legged tie against Kazakhstan. The matches are scheduled for October 9 and October 13, with both teams vying for a chance to qualify for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The play-off matches are crucial for the Republic of Ireland, as they aim to secure a spot in the global tournament. This move highlights the growing trend of experienced coaches and technical staff moving between clubs and national teams to support international ambitions. Sorensen’s involvement is expected to provide valuable insight and guidance to the Republic of Ireland squad as they prepare for the important matches against Kazakhstan.