{
  "id": 2731945,
  "title": "Finnigan targets Goodison to end journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/finnigan-targets-goodison-to-end-journey",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/finnigan-targets-goodison-end-journey-060000488.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton Women's captain Megan Finnigan has expressed her excitement about returning from a 18-month injury struggle and playing her first minutes since undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery in January 2025. The 28-year-old Everton defender made an impact during a behind-closed-doors 0-0 draw with Burnley earlier this month, coming through the match unharmed.\n\nFollowing the match, Finnigan's teammates celebrated her return, showing their appreciation both in person and on social media. The Liverpool native admitted that the occasion was truly special, stating, \"It was a really special day. To be back out there with the girls, and what they did after, was a day that I'll never forget.\" Finnigan emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment and setting her sights on regaining her best form, adding, \"My aim is to get back to the best version of myself. When I am back out in front of our fans at Goodison, that is when I feel like the journey is over.\"\n\nFinnigan's career with Everton began at nine years old, where she progressed through their academy and eventually became the club's captain in the 2023-24 season. As Everton's longest-serving player with over 130 appearances, Finnigan has proven her worth in the heart of defence, netting at Anfield twice in consecutive seasons, including the winner in the 2023/24 campaign.",
  "summary": "Everton Women captain reflects on injuries after defender returns to the pitch",
  "key_points": [
    "Megan Finnigan returns from 18-month injury struggle",
    "28-year-old Everton defender makes impact in Burnley match",
    "Aims to regain best form at Goodison"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Megan Finnigan's return from injury marks a milestone in her long journey, but she considers her comeback complete only when she resumes playing in front of Everton's fans at Goodison.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}