Courtney Elizabeth Brosnan (born 10 November 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Everton. Born in the United States, she represents the Republic of Ireland at international level.
Club career Raised 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.Courtney Brosnan, Syracuse Orange women's soccer. Accessed October 17, 2019. "High School: Millburn; Hometown: Short Hills, N. J."
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.
West Ham United
Brosnan was announced at West Ham on 9 August 2019, taking the number 18 shirt. She made her league debut against Arsenal on 8 September 2019.
On 21 May 2021, Brosnan was released from her contract by West Ham United.
Everton
Brosnan was announced at Everton on 26 July 2021. She made her league debut against Tottenham on 19 December 2021. Brosnan was rotated with Emily Ramsey in her first two seasons at the club. Brosnan's contract was renewed in 2022. Along with Dwight McNeil, Brosnan was named as an Everton PFA Community Champion for 2022/23. Her contract was extended for a further two years on 28 June 2024. On 13 February 2026, Brosnan signed a two and a half year contract with the club.
International career
Born 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.
On 31 July 2023, Brosnan made a point-blank save that was described as 'world class' against Nigeria.
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.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAmbilly2017–18Division 2 Féminine11000—110Le Havre2018–19Division 2 Féminine21020—230West Ham United2019–20Women's Super League10010101202020–21Women's Super League60002080Total1601030200Everton2021–22Women's Super League401030802022–23Women's Super League14010301802023–24Women's Super League20030302602024–25Women's Super League21010202402025–26Women's Super League16010101802026–27Women's Super League20000020Total77070120960Career total12501001501500
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRepublic of Ireland20205020218020228020231102024110202580202640Total560
Honours Individual
Everton PFA Community Champion: 2021–22, 2022–23 FAI Senior Women's International Player of the Year: 2022 2023 PFA Ireland International Women's Player of the Year: 2022 2024 Everton Players' Player of the Season: 2023–24 2025–26 Everton Player of the Season: 2025–26
References
External links
Courtney Brosnan at Footofeminin.fr