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Heather Payne of Everton arrives prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United FC and Everton FC at Leigh Sports Village on March 30, 2025 in Leigh, England.

Everton confirm Payne will leave club this month

Everton have confirmed that Republic of Ireland international Heather Payne will leave the Women's Super League club when her contract expires at the end of the month.

Soccer • 18 Jun

Heather Payne: 'It's kind of like a new era with the Nations League'

Payne remains Ireland's low-key star ahead of 50th cap

Heather Payne is likely to earn her 50th cap for the Girls in Green against Turkey on Friday. For the dilligent, reliably consistent Roscommon native, it's just another night at the office.

Soccer • 20 Feb

Heather Payne is ready for the challenge of Australia

Payne hoping to take Parsons inspiration in wing battle

Republic of Ireland full-back Heather Payne is taking inspiration from Ireland rugby flyer, and old schoolmate, Beibhinn Parsons as she prepares to face Australia's lightning quick wide players in Sydney on Thursday.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 17 Jul 23

Payne evolving quickly on journey into unknown

If the Republic of Ireland are to catch out the big guns at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, a lot will depend on Heather Payne's adaption from a tireless lone striker to a marauding full-back.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 05 Jul 23

Heather Payne

profiles • 11 Jul 23

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw with her players after the 1-0 defeat

We are improving with every game, says Pauw

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw hailed her team after they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by world number one side the USA in Missouri early this morning.

Soccer • 12 Apr 23

Heather Payne (R) mucks in during training at Dama de Noche Football Center in Marbella

Payne heading for crossroads in American adventure

Republic of Ireland striker Heather Payne is heading for a defining summer as her American adventure reaches a crossroads, with her college life almost over and a big decision around her club future looming.

Soccer • 19 Feb 23

Jamie Finn (L) and Heather Payne celebrating Ireland win against Finland

Payne says college won't affect play-off availability

Republic of Ireland striker Heather Payne insists her college commitments will not be an issue when the World Cup play-offs roll around in October.

Soccer • 05 Sep 22

Heather Payne during Republic of Ireland training in Abbotstown

Payne takes flight once again for mammoth Irish battle

Heather Payne has one more year of college left in the USA before a potential move to England or Europe. Right now though, the hard-working Republic of Ireland attacker is focused on chasing down the Swedes.

Soccer • 07 Apr 22

Heather Payne is unavailable for the Republic of Ireland

Big chance for someone to fill Payne void - Lisa Fallon

RTÉ Soccer analyst Lisa Fallon expects the Republic of Ireland to get their World Cup qualification drive back on track with victory against Georgia tonight.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Heather Payne will have to win a little longer to win her 23rd Ireland cap

Payne out of Georgia game due to college commitments

The Republic of Ireland will be without attacker Heather Payne for their World Cup qualifier against Georgia on Tuesday night as the US-based player has college commitments.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

Heather Payne scored her first international goal in Ireland's 3-2 loss on Friday

Friendly pain worth it in long term for Ireland's Payne

The Republic of Ireland are seeking to end a lengthy losing streak in the second leg of their Iceland trip on Tuesday afternoon - but Heather Payne is adamant the challenging programme of friendlies will serve the team well in the medium term.

Soccer • 15 Jun 21

Heather Payne in action against Greece in March

Payne keeping on even keel ahead of huge German task

Republic of Ireland's Heather Payne looks ahead to the European Championship qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 15 Sep 20

Heather Payne has made the cut for the trip to Spain

Squad named for Women's Under-19 Euro Elite Round

There are four changes from the group that he brought to Rome for January's double-header of friendly games against Italy.

Soccer • 28 Mar 19

The Republic of Ireland are looking for another win over their neighbours

Bell eager to sign off World Cup campaign with a win

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell is eager to end his side's World Cup qualifying campaign with a win, but already has one eye on booking a place at Euro 2021.

Soccer • 28 Aug 18

Heather Payne

Everton confirm Payne will leave club this month

Payne remains Ireland's low-key star ahead of 50th cap

Payne hoping to take Parsons inspiration in wing battle

Payne evolving quickly on journey into unknown

Heather Payne

We are improving with every game, says Pauw

Payne heading for crossroads in American adventure

Payne says college won't affect play-off availability

Payne takes flight once again for mammoth Irish battle

Big chance for someone to fill Payne void - Lisa Fallon

Payne out of Georgia game due to college commitments

Friendly pain worth it in long term for Ireland's Payne

Payne keeping on even keel ahead of huge German task

Squad named for Women's Under-19 Euro Elite Round

Bell eager to sign off World Cup campaign with a win

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