Everton forward Gauvin joins North Carolina Courage | OneFootball

Everton forward Valérie Gauvin has completed the move to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club North Carolina Courage for an undisclosed fee according to reports on The Blue Girls’ official website.

The 25-year-old French international joined Everton in summer 2020 and she initially made a real impact for the club with the player being a focal point in their attack.

Gauvin sustained an injury in Everton’s 3-1 extra-time defeat to Manchester City in the 2019/2020 Vitality Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley and it could be argued that she never really hit the same heights again with The Blue Girls after that point. Gauvin has failed to score in 12 Barclays FA Women’s Super League appearances for Everton this season and a fresh start could prove to be a good option for all parties.

The forward has signed an initial one-year contract in the United States with North Carolina Courage and after being unveiled by the club, Gauvin told their official media team “I am really proud to join the North Carolina Courage. Since the first conversation I had, I had a great feeling about the organisation. When I was younger, I had the opportunity to join the NCAA but elected to sign pro in France. It was a difficult choice back then but I always knew playing in America would be something I wanted to experience.

“This is a new challenge in my career that really motivates me. I couldn’t be more excited to do it with a team that has reached the NWSL championship so many times and that will allow me to be a part of a competitive team in the NWSL from the jump. I’m looking forward to starting and giving it all for the fans and my teammates from the first day. Although things went really fast, I thank both clubs and my agent. I’m really happy to start this new adventure, see you soon NC.”

Everton continue their Barclays FA Women’s Super League campaign without Gauvin at Birmingham City tomorrow night.