Murphy's star keeps rising as Aviva dream within grasp
Emily Murphy has emerged as a key creative force for the Republic of Ireland's women's football team following her move to Brighton and Hove Albion. She is now focused on preparing for the upcoming World Cup play-off final against Poland.
Why it matters
Murphy's professional development highlights the impact of international club experience on national team performance in women's football.
Emily Murphy has enjoyed a very good year with the Republic of Ireland.
The 23-year-old made her debut against Wales in March 2024, during Eileen Gleeson's time in charge.
There was instant excitement about the former Chelsea academy talent who had represented England at underage level (her dad is a Dubliner, TV personality Baz Ashmawy is her godfather).
Murphy was playing her football at Wake Forest University in America for the first year of her international career but a move to Newcastle United in WSL2, just before Carla Ward took the reins, helped her go to another level.
Brighton and Hove Albion won the race to bring Murphy to the WSL last summer, and she has matured into a consistently productive creative outlet for her country.
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