On Friday, it was confirmed that former USA underage international Sinead Farrelly had opted to represent Ireland.
This announcement came as a shock to many, but the 33-year-old played 60 minutes during Ireland's clash against the reigning world champions on Saturday evening.
The NY/NJ Gotham FC midfielder is undoubtedly a welcome addition to Vera Pauw's side, and a player with such experience could prove vital in this summer's World Cup in Australia.
After representing the Virginia Cavaliers and the USA at U17, U20 and U23 level in her college days, she was quickly snapped up by Philadelphia Independence after being the number two draft pick in the 2011 WPS Draft.
Farrelly then went on to play for New York Fury, FC Kansas City and Portland Thorns, as well as having two spells with Cypriot outfit Apollan Limassol.
Farrelly only returned to the NWSL in March after eight years away from the league. Back in 2016, she was forced to retire from football after being involved in a serious car accident, but there was another reason which only came to light recently, which also impacted her decision to hang up her boots.
In September 2021, The Athletic published an article detailing how Farrelly and former Portland Thorns' teammate Mana Shim had accused their former coach at the club, Paul Riley, of sexual coercion and harassment.
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