Sinead Louise Farrelly (born 16 November 1989) is a retired Irish professional footballer. Born and raised in the United States to an Irish father, she initially represented the country of birth at the youth international level before switching to represent the Republic of Ireland senior national team in 2023. She spent most of her professional career in the National Women's Soccer League. In 2011, she played for the Philadelphia Independence of the WPS and was a member of the United States women's national under-23 team. She was selected by the Philadelphia Independence as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft from University of Virginia. She was a Hermann Trophy semifinalist in 2009 and 2010.
In 2024, she announced her retirement from international and professional football due to post-concussion syndrome.
American NWSL Championship 2023 Gotham FC |
2011-2012 |
2013 |
2013 (Loan) |
2014 |
2014-2015 |
2016 |
2023-2024 |
2023 |