Gold Coaster Hayley Raso leaves Brisbane Roar for FA Women’s Super League club Everton
An emotional Hayley Raso says she will be forever indebted to the Brisbane Roar after leaving the club to sign with English FA Women’s Super League side Everton.
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AN emotional Hayley Raso says she will be forever indebted to the Brisbane Roar after leaving the club to sign with English FA Women’s Super League side Everton.
A veteran of five W-League seasons across two stints with the Roar, Raso was a notable absentee from Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Sydney FC before the club issued a statement the following day confirming her six-month Everton deal for an undisclosed fee.
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A Palm Beach and Banora Point junior, the 25-year-old winger has played 40 games for the Matildas and joins fellow Aussies Sam Kerr and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi in England’s Super League.
“I’m extremely thankful for my time at Brisbane Roar and am very proud that I was able to represent my home team,” Raso, who scored 16 goals in 47 games for Brisbane, said.
“A huge thank you to the Roar fans for your endless support every week. Finally, thank you to Jake (Goodship, coach) and my teammates. I wish Brisbane Roar great success and will be cheering and following along for the rest of the season and beyond.”
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A member of the Canberra United squad that won the 2011-12 W-League grand final, Raso famously recovered from a broken back to earn a place in the Matildas’ 2018 World Cup squad.
Roar chief executive David Pourre said she now had a golden opportunity to further her career with Everton.
“It’s wonderful that Australian, and specifically Queensland talent, is being recognised by European clubs,” Pourre said.
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“Hayley has been a tremendous member of our W-League side over many years. I’m sure all our fans, members and sponsors will join myself and all involved at the club in wishing Hayley all the best in her future football endeavours.”
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