FIFA Puskas award runner-up Stephanie Roche has announced she is joining National Women's Soccer League side Houston Dash. The Republic of Ireland international, who only signed for French side ASPTT Albi in July last year, has penned a two-year deal with the American outfit. The 25-year-old forward, who has scored four times for her country, became the first women to be shortlisted for the prestigious accolade in December, after a stunning volleyed goal for former side Peamount United against Wexford Youths in October 2013. Stephanie Roche is all smiles as she is pictured in the Houston Dash home strip The Republic of Ireland forward has moved to the American side on a two-year deal from ASPTT Albi
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Stephanie Roche has signed for Houston Dash on a two-year deal
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The 25-year-old joins from French side ASPTT Albi
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Roche was shortlisted for the FIFA Puskas award after a stunning volleyed goal for former side Peamount United in October 2013
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The Republic of Ireland international admits she rushed into her move to France and is looking forward to a new challenge in America
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READ: The amazing rise of Roche... from timid tomboy to star striker
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