Everton Women's Lucy Hope Calls Time on Career

Everton Women's Lucy Hope has retired from football. The Scottish international midfielder made almost 100 appearances for the Blues, scoring 12 goals.

What happened?

Hope began her career in 2012, playing for Forfar Farmington and Hibernian before joining Mallbackens IF in Sweden. She then moved to Bristol City in 2018, and eventually joined Everton in 2019, where she became a fan favorite.

Why it matters for Everton

Hope's retirement marks the end of an era for Everton Women, who are currently preparing for the new season. The team is looking to improve on their recent form, with a current league standing of 13th in League, 49 pts, 13W-10D-15L from 38 games, and a recent form of LLDDL.

What comes next?

As Everton looks to the future, they will have to find a replacement for Hope's skills and experience on the field. The team is currently dealing with injuries to key players, including J. Branthwaite, J. Grealish, and I. Gueye, who are all currently sidelined.