Doncaster Rovers Belles

Biography

Squad Number: 11

Nationality: Irish

Height: 5'4"

Date Of Birth: 28/03/1991

Hometown: Galway

Julie-Ann joined the Rovers Belles in January 2012 from Peamount United.

Russell began her soccer career with Salthill Devon, and scored an extra–time winner in the 2007 Under 16 FAI Cup final. The following week Russell helped Galway Ladies win the FAI Senior Women's Cup final. The victory ensured that Galway and Russell qualified for the 2008–09 UEFA Women's Cup.

In 2010 Russell featured as Salthill Devon played in the FAI Cup final, but were defeated 4–2 by Peamount United.

Russell signed a contract with American W-League club Los Angeles Strikers in April 2011. In August 2011, she played for Peamount United in the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League.

Julie-Ann is the sister of Sligo Rovers midfielder John Russell.

Career Highlight :

2011 - Played in the UEFA Champions League

2009 - Selected for the Republic Of Ireland senior squad

2007 - Selected for the Republic Of Ireland Under 19 squad

2005 - Selected for the Republic Of Ireland Under 17 squad

Honours

2010 - FAI U19 Womens International Player of the Year

Clubs

Galway, Salthill Devon, LA Strikers, Peamount United