Australia striker McNamara joins Everton

What the report says

BBC Sport reported that Everton have signed Australia forward Holly McNamara on a free transfer following the expiry of her deal with Melbourne City. The 23-year-old striker joins the Women’s Super League club after a successful spell in Australia’s A-League, where she won the Golden Boot twice and was named young player of the year in 2022.

According to the BBC, Everton said they secured McNamara despite interest from “a wide range of top clubs across Europe and the United States.” She is the club’s fourth signing of the summer, after Noemie Mouchon, Hannah Cain and Zara Kramzar, and will wear the number nine shirt. McNamara has made 20 appearances for Australia and, as reported by the BBC, was part of the Matildas squad that reached the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final.

McNamara said she was excited to join Everton, citing the club’s history, ambitions and the opportunity to play in what she described as the world’s best league. Her arrival adds another attacking option for Everton as they continue shaping their squad for the new campaign.

The move is notable because it brings one of Australia’s leading young forwards into the WSL, a competition that has increasingly attracted international players. For Everton, beating reported competition from clubs in Europe and the United States may be seen as a statement of intent as the club looks to strengthen under its current project.