Her new team broke the news last week, beating Hayley Raso’s club of the last four years to the punch. Procedures and rules within the National Women’s Soccer League prevented Portland Thorns FC from acknowledging the deal until now, but acknowledge it, they have. The announcement came out today.
Adding to a list that includes names like Sonnett, Foord and Purce, Raso becomes the latest difficult departure in an offseason of turnover. Also set to leave her W-League team, Brisbane Roar, and join Everton – who currently sit fifth in England’s top division – the 25-year-old attacker is following in the footsteps of Australian soccer legend Tim Cahill, with the Toffees having already trumpeted their icon’s approval.