At Everton between 2017 - 2019
New Zealander Chance is an attacking midfielder who signed for the Blues after impressing on trial ahead of the 2017 campaign.
She had previously been playing in Iceland with Breiðablik, having linked up with them in July 2016 following the conclusion of her college career in the United States.
Attending the University of South Florida, she netted 31 goals in 79 appearances for their team, the South Florida Bulls.
Born in Tauranga, a city on the north island of New Zealand, Chance has four caps for the Football Ferns after making her debut against the Netherlands during the 2011 Cyprus Cup.
On 22nd August 2017 it was announced that Olivia had signed a professional contract with Everton Ladies.
In April 2018, Olivia suffered damage to her anterior cruciate ligament which kept her out of action for 7 months.
“We drew the Dutch so there was a buzz with the likes of Inessa Kaagman, Siri Worm and Dominique Bruinenberg,” she smiled. “So there is a big incentive for me to work hard and return to playing in time for the tournament."
“First and foremost, of course, I want to get back playing for Everton. But there is a big hope and dream that I can play in France come June. That keeps me going when I have those tough days."
“For me personally, this injury is a step back, but it is not the end of the world. There are plenty of people out there who deal with career ending injuries or illnesses so that realisation has made it easier to deal with."
“The biggest thing that an injury teaches you are who the good people are around you and who is with you. Those people are huge and will help you get through the injury. In recovery, you don’t always show your true emotions but having the right people around you helps carry you through it."
“We have got me back on the pitch and they have gone well. The knee has shown really positive signs, no swelling and has shown that it is able to handle running. But I know there is still a long way to go."
“But I’ve had a big smile on my face being out on the pitch again, and I can’t wait to be enjoying my football again.”
At the end of the 2018-19 season, Everton Ladies announced that Olivia would leave the club.
On 3rd September 2019, Livvy signed for Bristol City WFC.
Source : Everton Ladies Fc
