Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Heather Payne.Alamy Stock Photo FreeNew pastures Heather Payne seeking a new club as Everton allow her contract to run out Toffees say goodbye to Heather. 4.46pm, 18 Jun 2025 Share options EVERTON WOMEN HAVE confirmed that Irish international Heather Payne will leave the club at the end of this month when her contract runs out. The former Peamount United player had been with the Toffees from late August 2023, and joins Justine Vanhaevermaet on the way out. Payne made the move to L4 in 2023, following four years in the American college system. She scored her first Everton goal in royal blue as her side progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur. Vanhaevermaet penned a two-year deal with the Club in August 2023 and played all but one Women’s Super League matches last season. The Belgian operated both at the heart of defence and in midfield, while also opening the scoring in the Blues’ 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace. Advertisement Everton Head coach Brian Sorensen said, “Heather has worked tirelessly and her improvement as a player, and a person, is clear to see. Her attitude and desire to win games has helped us massively throughout my time as head coach. “On behalf of everyone at the Club, I want to thank both players for their service and we wish them all the very best for the future.” Declan Bogue Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Heather Payne seeking a new club as Everton allow her contract to run out ”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Heather Payne seeking a new club as Everton allow her contract to run out ”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. 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