Stephanie Roche is off to America to play for Houston Dash in the American Woman 's National Football League . The Irish international has scored a stunning goal which was nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award . Roche 's boyfriend Dean Zambra , who plays for League of Ireland side , Bray Wanderers , will join her in the U.S. for three months to help the striker settle in . Roche 's goal came second to James Rodriguez ' strike for Colombia against Uruguay at the World Cup last year . The 25-year - old 's move to the US followed a brief stint with French club ASPTT Albi .
Stephanie Roche is off to America to play for Houston Dash in the American Woman 's National Football League . The Irish international has scored a stunning goal which was nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award . Roche 's goal came second to James Rodriguez ' strike for Colombia against Uruguay at the World Cup last year . The 25-year - old 's move to the US followed a brief stint with French club ASPTT Albi .