FIFA Puskas Award Runner-Up Stephanie Roche Joins Houston Dash in NWSL

Stephanie Roche, who came second to James Rodriguez for the FIFA Puskas Award in January, will make another piece of history when she becomes the first Irish player to play in the National Women's Soccer League in America.

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One of the best goals I've seen. Steph Roche kills it. #soccer #football #fifa http://t.co/UAcKR3n99o

— Elias Jureidini (@ejureid) January 15, 2015"

Roche's goal for Peamount United brought her to prominence, but the 25-year-old has already earned 35 caps for her country and has now joined Houston Dash.

"I am so excited about the signing of Stephanie, we are getting a player that has great technical ability, a superb left foot and possibly the best goalscorer to come out of Ireland since Olivia O'Toole," said Houston coach Randy Waldrum, reported by FIFA.

Advice to those who play against her: Don't let her juggle the ball anywhere near the penalty area. 

[FIFA]