Everton Women's Lucy Hope has announced her retirement from professional football after 14 years of service. The 29-year-old has made over 200 appearances for the club and collected 24 senior international caps for Scotland. Hope has spent half of her career on Merseyside with Everton, playing under three different coaches and impressing with her versatility. She has previously captained the team and will be remembered for her contributions to the club's success. Hope's decision to retire comes after a successful career that has seen her play for Forfar Farmington and Hibernian in Scotland, Mallbackens IF in Sweden, and Bristol City in England. She will be missed by her teammates and fans alike, but her legacy will live on through her achievements on the pitch.