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Hayley Emma Raso (born 5 September 1994) is an Australian soccer player, currently playing as a winger for Everton in the English FA WSL. She has also represented Australia since 2012, as well as playing for the under-20 side.
Raso began her senior career with Canberra United in 2011, and was part of the side that won the 2011–12 W-League. Having scored four goals in 17 league games, she switched to Brisbane Roar in August 2013.
Club career
Canberra United
Raso was invited to train with the Queensland Academy of Sport, but this did not result in her being awarded a scholarship. Instead, after a successful trial, Raso signed for Canberra United during the 2011–12 W-League season. She made seven league appearances for Canberra that season, and was part of the squad that won the W-League following a victory over Brisbane Roar in the grand final.
Raso remained with Canberra for the 2012–13 season, and scored her first senior goal in a 5–0 victory over Newcastle Jets on 27 October 2012. She played for Canberra in the International Women's Club Championship, but despite scoring the second goal of her career, she was unable to prevent her team from losing 4–3 to NTV Beleza in the third-place playoff. Raso ended the season having scored four goals in ten league games for Canberra.
Brisbane Roar
Prior to the start of the 2013–14 season, Raso opted to return to Brisbane, and joined Brisbane Roar FC. She made her debut for her new club against Canberra on 9 November, but was unable to prevent Brisbane from losing 3–0. On 1 December 2013, she scored her first goal for Brisbane in a 4–1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
Washington Spirit
In June 2015, Raso was signed to the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League upon the conclusion of the Women's World Cup. She came on in the 73rd minute in her Spirit debut on 18 July 2015 against the Seattle Reign FC, helping to preserve a 3–0 victory. She was waived by the Spirit in April 2016.
Portland Thorns FC
Shortly after being waived by the Spirit, Raso was acquired off waivers by the Portland Thorns FC. In the Thorns first four games of the 2016 season, Raso came on as a second half sub in each. She became a regular starter during the 2017 season due to a long term injury to Tobin Heath, and scored her first NWSL goal on 28 June 2017. After which she scored five more goals in the regular season, and one in the playoffs to help the Thorns win the 2017 NWSL Championship. She was named 2017 MVP by the Rose City Riveters.
After suffering a partial tear to her lateral collateral ligament during the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup, she missed the first 11 games of the 2018 NWSL season. She made her season debut on 16 June and went on to play in 12 games, scoring 2 goals.
Back injury
On 25 August 2018 Raso while playing for Portland, Raso fractured 3 vertebrae in her back due to an on field collision. The injury, caused by a knee to the back, left Raso unsure if she would walk again. After extensive rehabilitation, Raso returned 6 months after the injury at the 2019 Cup of Nations where she scored in her return match against New Zealand.
Loan to Canberra United
On 10 October 2016, it was announced Raso would be loaned to Canberra United for the 2016–17 W-League season.
Loan to Brisbane Roar
On 21 September 2017, Raso signed a loan with Brisbane Roar FC for the 2017–18 W-League season.After recovering from a back injury sustained in the 2018 Portland Thorns season, Raso signed another loan agreement with the Roar for the 2018–19 W-League.She made 4 appearances and scored 1 goal.
Everton
In January 2020 Raso was transferred to Everton in the FA Women's Super League. She would join and be free to play for them from mid February, following an international break.
International career
In June 2012, Raso was called up to the Australian senior squad for the first time. She made her debut on 24 June, in a 1–1 draw with New Zealand. She was part of the Australian under-20 side at the 2013 AFF Women's Championship, and was part of the side that finished runner-up to Japan's under-23 side. Following this, she returned to the senior side for the matches against China, and played in the match held on 24 November.
Career statistics
International goals
Scores and results list Australia's score first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 March 2014 | Paralimni Stadium, Paralimni, Cyprus |  Italy | 5–0 | 5–2 | 2014 Cyprus Cup |
| 2 | 10 April 2018 | Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan |  Vietnam | 8–0 | 8–0 | 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup |
| 3 | 28 February 2019 | Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia |  New Zealand | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2019 Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 7 February 2020 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney, Australia |  Chinese Taipei | 5–0 | 7–0 | 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 5 | 10 February 2020 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney, Australia |  Thailand | 5–0 | 6–0 | 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 6 | 11 March 2020 | Cua Ong Stadium, Cam Pha, Vietnam | Vietnam | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
Honours
Club
- Brisbane Roar Football Club
- W-League Premiership: 2017–18
- Canberra United
- W-League Championship: 2011–12
- W-League Premiership: 2011–12, 2016-17
- Portland Thorns
- NWSL Championship: 2017
- NWSL Shield: 2016
- Rose City Riveters Most Valuable Player: 2017
International
Australia
- Tournament of Nations: 2017
- Cup of Nations: 2019