It was an "emotional" decision by Denise O'Sullivan to leave the club she captained and had spent almost a decade with - but the challenge of helping Liverpool escape a relegation battle was one she could not ignore. The Republic of Ireland midfielder played more than 150 games for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side North Carolina Courage. "People in Ireland were absolutely buzzing that I was signing for a club like Liverpool and I think my family was just as excited. "I am close to home now - it's only a 40-minute flight - so they can come and watch me play whenever. "I want to leave a legacy here and bring in my leadership and my experiences.

Source: BBC January 25, 2026 07:56 UTC