At Everton between 2020 - 2022
On Saturday 22nd August 2020, Everton Women announced the signing of Scotland international forward Claire Emslie on loan from US side Orlando Pride for the 2020/21 season.
The 26-year-old brings a wealth of trophy-winning experience to Everton and links up again with Blues boss Willie Kirk.
The pair have worked together at Hibernian – where they helped the Edinburgh side win the 2011 Scottish League Cup – and Bristol City.
Having started her senior career at Hibs, Emslie first moved to America in 2012 having earned a scholarship at Florida Atlantic University.
During her three years at the university, she represented their Florida Atlantic Owls soccer team.
The talented attacker joined Bristol City in 2016 where her impressive form caught the attention of Manchester City and she moved to the WSL high-fliers the following year.
Emslie was part of the City team that won a Women’s FA Cup and League Cup double in 2018/19.
She returned to the US to join Orlando following the 2019 Women’s World Cup before moving on loan to Australian top-flight team Melbourne City last November, playing an important role as they secured the W-League title.
Emslie, who made her senior Scotland debut as a 19-year-old back in 2013, has won many caps for her country.
“It’s really exciting to be here,” said Emslie.
“The Club is really trying to grow and is on a journey. It’s definitely moving in the right direction. I’ve worked with Willie at Hibs and at Bristol and both my experiences were amazing".
“He’s someone I believe can get the best out of me – and that’s what I want to produce at Everton.”
On 31st December 2020, Claire made her move to Everton permanent, signing an 18 month contract until June 2022.
On Sunday 8th May 2022, Everton announced that Claire would leave the club at the end of her contract. Good luck from all at Love Everton Forum.
Source: Everton FC
