In January 2014, Friend agreed to join English
FA WSL club
Notts County after the Australian season had concluded, a season in which she had overtaken
Jodie Taylor as Melbourne Victory's all-time top goalscorer. After the WSL 2014 season, the Australian striker returned to Australia to play for
Melbourne Victory after a year with Notts County. In January 2015 it was confirmed she would not be returning to Notts County for the 2015 season. In October 2016, Friend returned to
Melbourne Victory. ==Post-playing career==