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Denise O’Sullivan of Republic of Ireland is checked on by teammate Kyra Carusa during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

O'Sullivan out for Dutch clash, McCabe gets green light

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan has been ruled out of Saturday night's World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in Utrecht, but captain Katie McCabe has been declared fully fit after picking up a niggle against France.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Kyra Carusa of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Carusa urges Girls in Green to 'stay in these rooms'

California-born Kyra Carusa is blessed with a sunny disposition that rarely dims, but the Republic of Ireland striker also has a pragmatic streak that's helped her carve out a career at the top level.

Soccer • 27 Feb

Shamrock Rovers new signing Ellen Molloy poses for a portrait during her unveiling at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Molloy signs for Hoops, Carusa returns to Denmark

Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa is back at Danish club HB Koge, while her fellow international Ellen Molloy has made an eye-catching move to Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 23 Jan

Kyra Carusa #19 of San Diego Wave FC gestures during the NWSL match between San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns at Snapdragon Stadium on May 10, 2025 in San Diego, California

Carusa's time at San Diego Wave comes to an end

Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa has departed NWSL outfit San Diego Wave after reaching the end of her contract.

Soccer • 10 Dec 25

Kyra Carusa, left, and Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven, Belgium

Carusa shares her pride in 'hometown hero' Larkin

Kyra Carusa shared her pride in "hometown hero" Abbie Larkin as the Republic of Ireland continued to savour Tuesday night's Nations League play-off success in Belgium.

Soccer • 30 Oct 25

Kyra Carusa (L) will not feature against Greece tomorrow

Carusa ruled out as Ward targets another Greek win

Kyra Carusa is out of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League clash against Greece at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow night due to a quad injury.

Soccer • 07 Apr 25

Kyra Carusa in action against Slovenia in February

Carusa on Saudi sponsorship stance amid FIFA silence

Republic of Ireland attacker Kyra Carusa has said FIFA are yet to respond to an open letter sent over five months ago that was signed by more than 100 professional female footballers urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.

Soccer • 02 Apr 25

Kyra Carusa is relishing the chance to face some of the best teams in the world

'Iron sharpens iron' - Carusa ready to face big guns

Republic of Ieland attacker Kyra Carusa is confident her team are well equipped to stand up to the big guns ahead of this week's double-header against Fance and England.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Carusa heads for winter rest buoyed by burst of goals

Kyra Carusa enjoyed a new lease of life during the Republic of Ireland's stylish march to UEFA Nations League promotion.

Soccer • 07 Dec 23

Eileen Gleeson and Kyra Carusa spoke to the media at the Castleknock Hotel on Thursday

Goal-hungry Girls in Green out to end year in style

The Republic of Ireland are determined to finish their UEFA Nations League campaign with a sprinkling of festive goals to send them into the new year on a high.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23

Lucie Gjini holds off Kyra Carusa at Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder

'Pretty wild' - Ireland relieved to weather the storm

Izzy Atkinson and Kyra Carusa admitted the torrential rain in Albania presented the Republic of Ireland players with a challenge unlike anything they'd ever encountered before on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Kyra Carusa helped San Diego Wave to their first piece of silverware

Carusa helps San Diego Wave to maiden NWSL Shield

Ireland forward Kyra Carusa picked up silverware on Sunday, as part of the San Diego Wave side that won the team's first ever NWSL Shield.

Soccer • 16 Oct 23

O'Sullivan got the Player of the Match award

Ireland's style shift a hit with O'Sullivan

Denise O'Sullivan commended the Republic of Ireland's attempt to try "new things" after brushing aside Hungary 4-0 in Budapest.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Carusa predicts experience will toughen Girls in Green

Kyra Carusa has faith the Republic of Ireland will emerge from their first World Cup experience a stronger, more experienced team equipped to achieve more big things.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

Kyra Carusa

profiles • 11 Jul 23

Carusa: Ireland comfortable at being uncomfortable

Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa thinks the team are getting 'comfortable at being uncomfortable' as their World Cup preparations ramp up with a second challenge match against USA tonight.

Soccer • 11 Apr 23

Kyra Carusa celebrates her goal against Morocco

Birthday boost just the tonic for Ireland's Kyra Carusa

Kyra Carusa has reflected on putting a "mentally, physically and emotionally" difficult period behind her to bag a birthday goal with the Republic of Ireland and relaunch her World Cup mission.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22

Carusa optimistic report findings can instigate change

The Republic of Ireland's San Diego-born striker Kyra Carusa has said she's "optimistic" that revelations of abuse and misconduct within the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) can lead to swift, positive change.

Soccer • 09 Oct 22

It has been just over a year since Carusa made her senior international debut, having been eligible through her maternal grandparents

No one will know the Danes quite like Ireland's Carusa

Denmark-based Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa is part of Vera Pauw's squad for the friendlies against the Danes and Belgium.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Kyra Carusa

O'Sullivan out for Dutch clash, McCabe gets green light

Carusa urges Girls in Green to 'stay in these rooms'

Molloy signs for Hoops, Carusa returns to Denmark

Carusa's time at San Diego Wave comes to an end

Carusa shares her pride in 'hometown hero' Larkin

Carusa ruled out as Ward targets another Greek win

Carusa on Saudi sponsorship stance amid FIFA silence

'Iron sharpens iron' - Carusa ready to face big guns

Carusa heads for winter rest buoyed by burst of goals

Goal-hungry Girls in Green out to end year in style

'Pretty wild' - Ireland relieved to weather the storm

Carusa helps San Diego Wave to maiden NWSL Shield

Ireland's style shift a hit with O'Sullivan

Carusa predicts experience will toughen Girls in Green

Kyra Carusa

Carusa: Ireland comfortable at being uncomfortable

Birthday boost just the tonic for Ireland's Kyra Carusa

Carusa optimistic report findings can instigate change

No one will know the Danes quite like Ireland's Carusa

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