Diane Caldwell: Republic of Ireland defender signs for American side North Carolina Courage
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Diane Caldwell has made 79 appearances for the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has signed for top-flight American side North Carolina Courage.
The 32-year-old makes the move to the US after four and a half years with Bundesliga outfit SC Sand.
Caldwell, who has won 79 international caps, will link up with Republic team-mate Denise O'Sullivan at NC Courage.
"Diane has the experience, intelligence, and positional ability to be a great professional in the NWSL," said NC Courage head coach Paul Riley.
"She is a no-nonsense defender with excellent passing range and is a major threat on set-pieces. She has the character and determination to be an immediate leader on our team.
"She is a super passionate professional who will embrace the Courage culture wholeheartedly."