Liverpool Captain Niamh Fahey Announces Retirement at Season's End

Liverpool FC Women captain Niamh Fahey has announced she will retire from professional football at the end of the current Women's Super League season. The 37-year-old has had a distinguished career, winning multiple league titles and FA Cups with Arsenal and Chelsea before joining her childhood club, Liverpool, in 2018. Fahey played a pivotal role as Liverpool's captain, guiding them to the FA Women's Championship title in 2022 and helping secure their place in the top flight. Internationally, she earned 115 caps for the Republic of Ireland and was part of the squad that competed in their first Women's World Cup in 2023. In her farewell statements, Fahey expressed gratitude for her career and the opportunity to finish at Liverpool, describing her time at the club as a 'rollercoaster' filled with highs and lows. Teammates and coaches have praised her leadership, resilience, and lasting impact on both club and country.