Made international debut with Irish Women's National Team vs. U.S.A. in 2008. Has made six appearances for Ireland.
Played for Boston Renegades of the W-League in 2008. Recorded nine points in just five games, on four goals and an assist.
Named team MVP at Illinois as a senior captain in 2007. Led Illini to a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Awarded 2007-08 Big Ten Medal of Honor. Named to All-Big Ten second team as a senior and All-Freshman team in 2004. Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. Anchored defense that led Big Ten with 11 shutouts in 2007 and 12 shutouts in 2006.
1. Texas Roadhouse2. Louisa's- a chicago-style pizza place near my house with the BEST pizza3. Le Peep
Selected in the eighth round of the WPS General Draft (53rd overall) by Sky Blue FC, McDonnell was later acquired by her hometown Red Stars...
Mary Therese McDonnell faces a unique dilemma Sunday, when the Red Stars square off against the Irish Women's National Team...
"Well, I chose to play for Ireland in the Ireland vs. Chicago Red Stars game because I thought it was a great opportunity to reunite with that team for a game. I haven't played with Ireland since last fall so it was fun playing with them again"....