Deirdre Bradley (born 12 August 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for Women's Super League 2 club Durham, and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Bradley played college football with the Old Dominion Monarchs. before starting her professional career with Durham. After five years at the club she would join Burnley, before rejoining Durham on loan and later permanently in 2026.
Early life Bradley was born in Newton Township, Pennsylvania to a father from Letterkenny and a mother from Cork. She has three brothers. She attended Marpie Newtown High school.
College career Bradley played college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs for four years. In her last year she was named team captain. However she would miss most of the year with an injury.
Club career Durham On 10 January 2021, Bradley signed for Women’s Championship side Durham. Durham would go on to finish that season in 2nd place, one spot off promotion.
In March 2022, Bradley signed a new deal with Durham. In August 2023, she signed a new 2 year deal with the club.
Burnley On 4 August 2025, Bradley joined Women's National League North side Burnley. She made her debut for the club on the opening day of the 2025–26 season against Middlesbrough.
Durham (loan) On 1 February 2026, Bradley returned to Women's Super League 2 club Durham on a six month loan deal. On 5 April 2026, Bradley made her 100th appearance for the club.
Return to Durham On 10 July 2026, Bradley rejoined Durham on a permanent basis.
International career In June 2025, Bradley was called up to the Republic of Ireland national team for the first time, for friendlies against her birth country of the United States.
Career statistics Club https://www.soccerway.com/player/bradley-dee/lS1D08AK/
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDurham2020–21Women’s Championship001010202021–2219330412642022–2320230402722023–2418020402402024–25601040110Total635100171906Burnley2025–26National League North901000100Durham (loan)2025–26WSL 261000061Durham2026–27WSL 200000000Career total8861101711067
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