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Ireland reportedly set to take on world champions USA in friendly with 50,000 fans expected

The Republic of Ireland women's team are set to head into the lion's den this August as they take on the United States in a friendly clash.

According to the Irish Independent, the 2015 and 2019 World Cup winners will welcome Ireland to the famous Rose Bowl stadium, with over 50,000 fans expected in what will be the USA's first game since winning the tournament.

The big clash is expected to take place on August 3, and Rose Bowl Operating company general manager Daryl Dunn telling the Los Angeles Times that they're expecting the big turn out.

Former Republic of Ireland Women's manager Colin Bell (©INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

Ireland are currently on the lookout for a new manager after Colin Bell's departure late last month - with Bell taking up a role as assistant boss with the Huddersfield men's team.

It comes after negotiations between the FAI and Bell collapsed, meaning the Englishman was forced to leave his post as manager.

Ireland kick off their Euro 2021 qualifying campaign on September 3 as they host Montenegro, but face a tough group with favourites Germany and Ukraine and Greece also in contention.

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