Hemp’s Metropolis profession has additionally coincided with a profitable interval for the Lionesses wherein she performed a key position in serving to them win back-to-back European titles.
Having joined from Bristol Metropolis as a high-flying teenager in 2018, she has grown up throughout her time in Manchester.
She was awarded an MBE in 2024 for providers to soccer, and signed a three-year contract extension with Metropolis that yr.
Final season the membership gained their first WSL title in a decade, in addition to the Ladies’s FA Cup – reward for Hemp’s dedication.
Jayne Comer, secretary for the Manchester Metropolis supporters membership and a season ticket holder for greater than 10 years, mentioned Hemp was already thought of a “legend”.
“She is completely cherished by us all. She remained fiercely loyal to the membership, when, let’s face it, she may have signed for any group on the planet,” Comer informed BBC Sport.
“The actual fact she stayed and provides her all each week means a lot to us. We have had the privilege of watching top-of-the-line gamers on the planet.
“Each week she will get us all on our toes. When she will get the ball, it is thrilling. You all the time really feel like one thing spectacular may occur.”
Comer, who watched Hemp play reside earlier than she joined Metropolis, additionally thought of her “one of many biggest gamers we have ever had”.
“She is all the time one of many first names on the teamsheet for any supervisor and appears like someone who likes to play soccer,” she added.
“I keep in mind the very first time I noticed Lauren play was once we have been away at Bristol and she or he actually caught my consideration.
“Even again then, you can see what a expertise she was. She simply oozed potential. I used to be actually excited to see how she would progress and I’ve not been upset.
“What a participant! I rely myself fortunate each time I see her taking part in in sky blue.”
Metropolis go to Aston Villa within the WSL on Sunday (18:30 BST).
