LIVERPOOL, England: Goodison Park will become the home of Everton’s women’s team from next season, the English club said Tuesday.
Everton’s men’s team is preparing to bid an emotional farewell to its long-time stadium ahead of a move to the newly built, 53,000-seat venue at Bramley-Moore Dock ahead of the start of next season.
Instead of Goodison Park being demolished, it will host Women’s Super League matches, with the women’s side moving from its nearby current home in Walton Hall Park.
“This move is a testament to where the women’s game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading,” Everton captain Megan Finnigan said. “Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community.
“Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight — and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting.”
The decision follows a review of the Goodison Legacy project — launched in 2020 — by the Friedkin Group following its takeover of the club in December.
Goodison Park will also stage some academy matches, while there will be a program of stadium upgrades ahead of the new season.
It has been the home of the men’s team since 1892.
Southampton will be the visitor for the team’s final match there on Sunday.
Goodison Park to become home of Everton’s women’s team from next season
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Goodison Park to become home of Everton’s women’s team from next season
- Instead of Goodison Park being demolished, it will host Women’s Super League matches
Ex-Man United star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea
- Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before bidding a tearful farewell to South Korean football after two seasons
SEOUL: Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before bidding a tearful farewell to South Korean football after two seasons.
The 32-year-old former England international scored the opener in Seoul’s 1-1 draw at home to Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night, having announced days before it would be his last appearance for the club.
Lingard, who made 60 appearances for FC Seoul, broke down in tears after the match as he watched a video on the big screen which paid tribute to “Our beloved captain.”
“Your name and legacy will always be remembered in the history of our club,” it said. “Seoul will always be your home. Thank you, our captain.”
Lingard, who joined the club in February last year, addressed and applauded the home fans before hugging his team-mates during a lap of honor.
He said on the eve of the game that he had spent “a happy two years” in South Korea.
“I’ve learned a lot, I’ve become more mature, I’ve had a lot of responsibility this year being captain,” said the attacking midfielder, who played 32 times for England, including in the 2018 World Cup semifinal.
“I can leave South Korea more mature, I believe.”
Lingard coolly slotted home in the 31st minute to put Seoul in front and celebrated with a Michael Jackson-style moonwalk.
Melbourne equalized midway through the second half.
