featured in the qualifying tournaments for the 2003 World Cup and 2005 European Championship. In October 2004 Thorpe scored Ireland's winner in a 2–1 friendly win in the Faroe Islands and then played in a 5–1 loss to the United States at Soldier Field. She completed her international career with six goals from 24 caps. Personal life Thorpe battled an eating disorder and depression during her football career. She left Arsenal after one season due to alleged bullying from an unnamed teammate. She later spent approximately six years away from football after taking offence at a comment made by one of her Ireland teammates. References External links Caroline Thorpe at FAI.ie Caroline Thorpe at FIFA.com Republic of Ireland women's association footballers Arsenal W.F.C. players Leeds United Women F.C. players Republic of Ireland women's international footballers FA Women's National League players 1981 births Living people Expatriate women's footballers in England Expatriate women's soccer players in the United States Raheny United F.C. players Women's National League (Ireland) players Peamount United F.C. players USL W-League (1995–2015) players St Catherine's L.F.C. players Dublin Women's Soccer League players UCD Women's Soccer Club players Women's association football midfielders Shamrock Rovers Ladies F.C. players DLR Waves players Republic of Ireland women's youth international footballers