Denise O'Sullivan set to leave Liverpool after just six months

The Ireland star joined the WSL club in January.

Denise O'Sullivan of Liverpool celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the Adobe Women's FA Cup Semi Final match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at BrewDog Stadium on May 10, 2026 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is set to leave Liverpool and return to the United States, according to reports.

The Cork woman joined the Merseyside club in January for a club record fee of £300,000 and performed well in the WSL as Liverpool staved off any relegation concerns in the second half of the campaign.

However, a report in the London Times claims O'Sullivan will leave England and return to play in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

O'Sullivan had been a firm favourite at North Carolina Courage for nine seasons, where she was club captain. 

But BBC Sport is reporting that Liverpool are in talks with Gotham FC for O'Sullivan's transfer, which may involve an initial loan.

BBC says the expected move is for personal reasons, with O’Sullivan keen on a return to the US.