"Magill will not feature for Birmingham for the rest of the season or for Northern Ireland in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, which begin in March. WSL2 club Birmingham City say Magill will continue "light training" with the team and that the club's medical and performance staff will support her "throughout her pregnancy and beyond". Amy Merricks, Magill's head coach at Birmingham, said she would "make an amazing parent"."
""We're looking forward to supporting her on this journey through her pregnancy and as her baby comes into the world, we're excited to have a Bluenose baby," Merricks said. "We want to keep Si in and around the environment as much as possible. "She wants to remain sharp and play a critical part in this season and we're looking forward to supporting her with her journey.""
Simone Magill, 31, announced her pregnancy and shared the news with her Birmingham team-mates and on social media with her husband, Mark. She will not play for Birmingham for the rest of the season or for Northern Ireland in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers starting in March. Birmingham City say she will continue light training and that medical and performance staff will support her throughout pregnancy and beyond. Head coach Amy Merricks praised Magill and said she will make an amazing parent while the club keeps her involved and supported. Magill has 95 caps and was named captain in October 2024.
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