Maddy Cusack

English footballer (1995–2023)

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Madeleine Cusack was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Nottingham, England, she began her career with local club Nottingham Forest before moving to Aston Villa, where she made her professional debut. She joined Birmingham City in 2017 and spent a year there before moving to Leicester City in 2018. She moved to Sheffield United in January 2019. She played for England U19s at international level. Cusack died by suicide in September 2023. In January 2024, the Football Association opened a formal investigation into her death after reports of wrongdoing by her club manager.

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'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football' Nina Wilson said she wants Maddy Cusack's death to lead to more support for young players. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Maddy Cusack's legacy will be 'a voice for girls' The Sheffield United player died suddenly a year ago, aged 27. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024
FA launches investigation into Cusack's death The FA launches an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack. BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2024

FA assessing Cusack case information The Football Association says it is assessing "relevant information" around the death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack before deciding if it needs to take action. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Investigation into Cusack death finds no wrongdoing An external investigation into the events leading up to the death of Maddy Cusack finds no evidence of wrongdoing at Sheffield United. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2023
'Her spirit was broken' – Cusack’s mother on ‘pressures’ of football Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Deborah Cusack, the mother of footballer Maddy Cusack who died at the age of 27, her daughter's "spirit was broken". BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2023

Cusack faced pressures before death, family say Maddy Cusack's mother said the pressures faced by female footballers are "way too much". BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2023
Sheffield Utd launch 'investigation' after player's 'spirit was broken' before death A "thorough external investigation" has been launched into the death of Sheffield United FC midfielder Maddy Cusack, after her family said her spirit was "allowed to be broken". Sky News - Published on November 28, 2023
Sheff Utd agree to Cusack death inquiry, says family Sheffield United have agreed to a full external inquiry into the events leading up to Maddy Cusack's death, her family says. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2023