Sinead Farrelly named to Ireland’s roster for Women’s World Cup

Sinead Farrelly, who got here ahead with misconduct allegations that sparked a reckoning in U.S. soccer, has been named to Ireland’s crew for the Women’s World Cup.

Farrelly and fellow participant Mana Shim accused former National Women’s Soccer League coach Paul Riley of misconduct and sexual coercion in an article revealed by The Athletic in 2021. The allegations, which he denied, led to investigations by U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League that concluded mistreatment of gamers was widespread.

Farrelly had retired greater than six years in the past however returned to the sport earlier this yr, beginning for Ireland in an exhibition match in opposition to the United States in April, and signing with Gotham FC within the NWSL.

Now she’s been included on Ireland’s 23-player World Cup roster. Ireland’s first sport within the event is in opposition to Australia in Sydney on July 20.

After the exhibition match in opposition to the United States, she advised reporters that telling her story paved the best way for enjoying once more.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do it unless I was able to get that off my chest and get that story out because that healing, and the liberation from that, had to occur before I could ever play again, so that was a huge catalyst,” she mentioned.

The Irish World Cup squad with membership affiliation:

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (unattached).

Defenders: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Áine O’Gorman (Shamrock Rovers), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Diane Caldwell (Reading), Claire O’Riordan (Celtic), Megan Connolly (unattached), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Isibeal Atkinson (West Ham United).

Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Lily Agg (London City Lionesses), Ruesha Littlejohn (unattached), Ciara Grant (Hearts), Sinead Farrelly (Gotham FC), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City).