Tim Cahill 'so proud' as his clothing line features in New York Fashion Week, days after he is released by Shanghai Shenhua

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Tim Cahill may have been left pondering his next move in football after being released by Shanghai Shenhua but off the field of play, he is making some exciting moves in the world of fashion.

His Cahill+ brand made its debut on the fashion runway at Pier 59 Studios on Wednesday during New York Fashion Week, leaving the former Everton midfielder a very proud man.

'Making my debut right now @nyfw so proud right now @cahillplus come so far in a short space of time and always fearless,' Cahill wrote on his Instagram page.

Tim Cahill (left) saw his fashion line debut in New York, days after being released by Shanghai Shenhua

Cahill took to Instagram to say 'in 6 months we have smashed every barrier' after his clothes were displayed

Before the models walked the runway, Cahill said his brand have 'come so far in a short space of time'

In a separate post after the show, Cahill was overjoyed at seeing models showing off his clothing. 

'Want to say a massive THANKYOU to my team with helping my @cahillplus debut @nyfw in 6 months we have smashed every barrier there is to make my label a sucess (sic),' Cahill said.

'Now global which is exciting as well... always fearless.'

The Cahill+ website explains that the Australian made his first venture into the world of fashion during his time in the United States, playing for New York Red Bulls from 2012 until 2015.

'Born out of international football icon Tim Cahill’s long running love and association with fashion, CAHILL+ was conceptualized in New York while Tim was playing for the city’s Redbull’s soccer team,' it says.

'Having immersed himself in New York’s vibrant design culture, the city’s street style was a launching pad for Tim Cahill’s legacy brand and the CAHILL+ DNA.

'Fusing modernist design with the ergonomics and technical trims of premium sportswear, CAHILL+ is innovative in its construction, prints and use of high performance textiles.'

Cahill's website explains that he got into the world fashion during his time playing in New York

A zip-through jumper on Cahill's website would cost someone £75, while a T-shirt costs £30

Cahill is now without a football club but he is enjoying a lot of success away from the pitch

A zip-through jumper on Cahill's website would cost £75, while a T-shirt costs £30.

Cahill's successful fashion forays provided an upturn in fortunes after starting the week by being released from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.

'I'm very sorry to announce that I have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to terminate my contract after being told that I'm not part of the new coach Manzano's plans for the 2016 season having only just signed a new contract in November,' Cahill wrote on Instagram.

'This is very sad especially after what I feel I have helped to build in Shanghai Shenhua on and off the park. Just thinking about saying goodbye to my team-mates and especially the amazing fans is heartbreaking.

'Regardless of whether my contract is being honored and paid out in full, I would much rather have seen it out and finished what we started. I will always think about what could have been for us as a club in 2016. 

Cahill is best known in England for his spell at Everton, where he spent eight years at Goodison Park

'I will be able to share more information in the next 48 hours once the final details have been completed. Next chapter coming very soon!

'I would like to thank the amazing Shenhua supporters, the Chinese staff members and all my teammates for your amazing support; you will all be remembered by my family and myself. I would also like to thank my Chinese partner SECA for their continued support in my career.'