Courtney Elizabeth Brosnan (born 10 November 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Everton.[3] Born in the United States, she represents the Republic of Ireland at international level.
 Brosnan with Everton in 2023. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Courtney Elizabeth Brosnan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Everton | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Syracuse Orange | 67 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Ambilly Féminin | 11 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Le Havre | 21 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | West Ham United | 16 | (0) |
| 2021– | Everton | 39 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 4 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | United States U23[2] | ||
| 2020– | Republic of Ireland | 41 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:53, 22 September 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:54, 22 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editRaised in the Short Hills section of Millburn, New Jersey, Brosnan attended Millburn High School before moving on to Syracuse University to play for the Syracuse Orange women's soccer team.[4]
At the end of her time at Syracuse, Brosnan was the program’s all-time saves leader (344) and 8 shutouts ranked third on the all-time list.[5]
West Ham United
editBrosnan was announced at West Ham on 9 August 2019, taking the number 18 shirt.[6] She made her league debut against Arsenal on 8 September 2019.[7]
On 21 May 2021, Brosnan was released from her contract by West Ham United.[8]
Everton
editBrosnan was announced at Everton on 26 July 2021.[9] She made her league debut against Tottenham on 19 December 2021.[10] Brosnan was rotated with Emily Ramsey in her first two seasons at the club.[11]
Brosnan's contract was renewed in 2022.[5]
Along with Dwight McNeil, Brosnan was named as an Everton PFA Community Champion for 2022/23.[12] Her contract was extended for a further two years on 28 June 2024.[13]
International career
editBorn in the USA and of Irish descent, she was available to represent the Republic of Ireland or the USA, but ultimately chose to represent Ireland.
On 11 October 2022, Brosnan saved a penalty in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Qualifier play-off against Scotland, which her team eventually won 1–0 and qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[5]
On 31 July 2023, Brosnan made a point-blank save that was described as 'world class' against Nigeria.[14]
In 2023, Brosnan won the Player of the Year award for her performances, becoming the first goalkeeper to win it since Emma Byrne in 2012.[15]
Career statistics
editInternational
edit- As of match played 22 November 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 0 | |
Honours
editIndividual
References
edit- ^ "FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 – Squad List: Republic Of Ireland (IRL)" (PDF). FIFA. 11 July 2023. p. 25. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "U-23 WNT Headed to Norway for 2018 Nordic Tournament – U.S. Soccer". 24 August 2018. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Courtney Brosnan | West Ham United". www.whufc.com. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ Courtney Brosnan, Syracuse Orange women's soccer. Accessed October 17, 2019. "High School: Millburn; Hometown: Short Hills, N. J."
- ^ a b c Wolf, Zac (25 July 2023). "'POWERFUL PRESENCE': Courtney Brosnan helped Ireland qualify for its 1st-ever FIFA Women's World Cup". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "West Ham United catch goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan". Whufc.
- ^ "Arsenal vs West Ham United - 8 September 2019". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ Fisher, Bethany (21 May 2021). "West Ham announce the departure of eight senior players". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Courtney Brosnan: Everton women sign ex-West Ham United keeper for WSL season". BBC Sport. 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton - 19 December 2021". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ Salley, Emily (8 November 2023). "Why are so many WSL teams undecided on their first-choice goalkeeper?". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Everton Stars McNeil And Brosnan Named PFA Community Champions". Everton.
- ^ "Brosnan Extends Everton Stay". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ "Brosnan:'I knew I had to make a special save'". RTE. 31 July 2023.
- ^ Hannigan, Mary. "'A proud moment for me and my family' - Courtney Brosnan delighted to win Player of the Year award". Irishtimes.
- ^ Community, Everton in the (21 July 2022). "Everton in the Community - Brosnan Named Everton Women PFA Community Champion". Everton in the Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Community, Everton in the (13 June 2023). "Everton in the Community - Everton Stars McNeil And Brosnan Named PFA Community Champions". Everton in the Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ a b Staff, Examiner (14 November 2024). "Ogbene, Brosnan and McCabe among the winners at FAI International Awards". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Sportsfile - PFA Ireland Awards 2022 - 2382646". www.sportsfile.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "We are thrilled to announce the PFA Ireland International Women's Player of the Year 2024, Courtney Brosnan!".
- ^ Frith, Wilf (28 June 2024). "Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan extends her stay at Everton Women - SheKicks". Retrieved 22 November 2024.
External links
edit- Courtney Brosnan at Soccerway
- Courtney Brosnan – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Courtney Brosnan at Footofeminin.fr (in French)
