Name: Sophie O'Rourke
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: June 3, 1999
Position: Defender
Current club: Sheffield United
WSL 2 clubs played for: Lewes, Charlton Athletic, Sheffield United

Sophie O'Rourke, the Sheffield United defender, has taken part in the vast majority of their WSL 2 matches in 2025/2026, making 18 appearances overall and accumulating 1,400 minutes of playing time. She has started in 17 of these appearances across their 21 fixtures and entered as a substitute on one occasion.

O'rourke last appeared in a league game on April 22, playing 82 minutes for Sheffield United versus Ipswich Town in a 4-1 defeat. In total, she has scored one WSL 2 goal in 2025/2026. She has been shown five yellow cards, tied for the most in the league this season.

Her opening goal of the campaign came in the 2-1 loss against Birmingham City on March 22.

Sheffield United play host to Bristol City on May 2 the next time they are in WSL 2 action.

O'rourke played 13 WSL 2 games last season for Charlton Athletic.

Before moving to Sheffield United in July 2025, O'rourke made 40 league appearances in total at Charlton Athletic, providing one assist.