WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Former Hartford women's soccer standout Hayley Nolan has been called up to represent the New Republic of Ireland women's senior team, manager Vera Pauw announced this past week.
 
A defender from Kildare, Ireland, Nolan is part of 23-player squad that was selected by Pauw ahead of the Women's EURO 2021 Qualifier, which will be played on Oct. 8, against the Ukraine at Tallagh Stadium. 
 
"The Hartford women's soccer program is extremely happy and proud of Hayley for getting the call up to play for the Republic of Ireland in their upcoming European qualifying game," said head coach John Natale. "When I first met Hayley and recruited her to come to Hartford, her goal was to have an opportunity to play for her country. Her hard work and commitment to improving as a player has been rewarded, and our staff, her teammates and the University wish her all the best moving forward."
 
Nolan enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in Hartford women's soccer program history. A four-time America East All-Conference honoree who received First Team laurels in each of her last two seasons, she was also a three-time New England Intercollegiate Women's Soccer Association (NEWISA) All-New England selection and a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-East Region honoree during her career.
 
"I am delighted to get my first senior call up," said Nolan. "I have been working towards this since I came to the University of Hartford. I am hoping to build off everything I have learned here and bring it to the international stage."
 
Making starts in 68 of her 70 appearances, Nolan finished her career with 15 points (6 goals, 3 assists), while contributing to 24 shutouts during her time in the Scarlet and White. Leading the Hawks to 45 wins in four seasons — including the most regular-season victories (13) since 2011 in 2018 — she helped Hartford win at least a share of three America East Regular-Season Championships and a pair of America East Tournament Title Match appearances from 2015-18.
 
"I have received so much support from all of my coaches, especially John," Nolan added. "I am extremely grateful for everything they have done for me up to this point. I am really looking forward to meeting up with the squad next week and getting started with them."
 
Nolan graduated from Hartford in December 2017 with a degree in economics and finance. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in business from Hartford.