Loren Dykes
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Loren Dykes is a footballer who plays for the Welsh national team
and Bristol Academy
. Dykes plays as a winger or forward and has accumulated more than twenty caps for Wales.
and featured in the UEFA Women's Cup
with The Bluebirds, before signing for Bristol Academy
during 2008-09.
at U-19 level. She made her senior debut, aged 19, in a 2-1 defeat to Netherlands
in August 2007.
While attending UWIC
Dykes was called-up to represent Welsh universities in the Home Nations championship.
Wales women's national football team
The Wales women's national football team team represents Wales in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 47th in the world and 27th in Europe...
and Bristol Academy
Bristol Academy W.F.C.
Bristol Academy Women's Football Club are a semi-professional English women's football club affiliated with the Bristol Academy of Sport, based at Filton College. They were admitted to the FA WSL in 2010.-History:...
. Dykes plays as a winger or forward and has accumulated more than twenty caps for Wales.
Club career
Dykes attended Cwmtawe Community School and also played for Llanelli Reds. She moved to Cardiff City LadiesCardiff City L.F.C.
Cardiff City Ladies Football Club is a Welsh women's football club currently playing at the third level in England. The club was founded in 1975 as Llanedeyrn L.F.C. after a local charity match. They play at Cardiff International Sports Stadium, Cardiff....
and featured in the UEFA Women's Cup
UEFA Women's Cup
The UEFA Women's Champions League is the first international women's association football club competition for teams that play in UEFA nations. Initially known as the UEFA Women's Cup, the competition has been re-branded since the 2009-2010 edition as the UEFA Women's Champions League...
with The Bluebirds, before signing for Bristol Academy
Bristol Academy W.F.C.
Bristol Academy Women's Football Club are a semi-professional English women's football club affiliated with the Bristol Academy of Sport, based at Filton College. They were admitted to the FA WSL in 2010.-History:...
during 2008-09.
International career
Dykes won 17 caps and scored four goals for WalesWales women's national football team
The Wales women's national football team team represents Wales in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 47th in the world and 27th in Europe...
at U-19 level. She made her senior debut, aged 19, in a 2-1 defeat to Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
in August 2007.
While attending UWIC
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a university situated in Cardiff. It operates from three campuses: Llandaff on Western Avenue, Cyncoed, and Howard Gardens in the City Centre. The university serves over 12,000 students...
Dykes was called-up to represent Welsh universities in the Home Nations championship.
External links
- Loren Dykes at UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
- Loren Dykes at FAWFootball Association of WalesThe Football Association of Wales is the governing body of association football in Wales. It is a member of FIFA, UEFA and the IFAB.Established in 1876 , it is the third-oldest national association in the world, and is one of the four associations The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the...