Ireland Denise O’Sullivan will continue to play with American side North Carolina Courage after she agreed to extend her contract. The new deal will see her stay at the club up to the 2026 season.
“I’m delighted and honoured to extend my time with the North Carolina Courage,” O’Sullivan said this week.
“When I joined, I had no idea how big an impact this club would have on me as a player and a person. The Courage prioritises playing a beautiful style of football that suits me well and holds everyone to incredibly high standards while creating a family environment that allows for healthy growth.
“The opportunity to serve as captain of this club has been one of the great joys of my professional life, and I am excited to stay and help teach the next wave of players what it means to be a member of the Courage. We’ve had a lot of great accomplishments in my time here, but we have much more to do. I’m excited to get back to work with my girls.”
SULLY’S NOT GOING ANYWHERE 🔒
We've come to terms with midfielder Denise O'Sullivan on a deal that keeps her in North Carolina through 2026. Let’s make more memories, Cap!
— NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) July 29, 2024
O'Sullivan had been linked with Manchester United in the Women's Super League in England, but that will now not be the case
Head coach Sean Nahas added that he was delighted that the Cork native decided to stay with the Courage. “It’s a great day for our club,” he said. “Denise’s decision to stay here in North Carolina means everything. She’s a club legend, a leader, a world-class person, and a player.
“It means the world to me and our staff that she trusts us to help her continue to grow as a player and add to her legendary career. She has stood by us and helped us get through so much, both on and off the field. She is the embodiment of what it is to be a courageous player and someone I have the utmost respect for.
“She has been a massive part of our past, and she will be a major part of shaping our future. I am absolutely thrilled to have her stay here and can’t wait for our captain and leader to continue setting the standard and raising the bar for the club and team.”
