Sam Kerr looks forward to a new phase of her career after signing with Gotham FC
Kerr returns to the NWSL after more than six seasons at Chelsea, and Gotham says the deal runs through 2030.
- Australian forward Sam Kerr signed with Gotham FC through 2030, marking her return to the NWSL after six seasons at Chelsea. The move brings her career full circle to the club formerly known as Sky Blue FC.
- During her time at Sky Blue from 2015 to 2017, Kerr developed into a star before moving to Chelsea, where she won five WSL titles, three FA Cups, and three League Cups. She scored 116 goals in all competitions for the London club.
- Winning league MVP awards in 2017 and 2019, Kerr holds the NWSL regular-season scoring record with 77 goals and is Australia's all-time leading international scorer with 75 goals. Her arrival reunites her with former Chelsea teammates Guro Reiten, Jess Carter, and Ann-Katrin Berger.
- More than 30,000 tickets have already been sold for the Queen's Classic between Gotham and the Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15. Kerr is expected to make her debut in the match.
- Yael Averbuch West, president of soccer operations for Gotham, said the club will help Kerr evolve during this phase of her career, emphasizing support for her physical longevity and individual progression. The 32-year-old turns 33 in September.
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Sam Kerr looks forward to a new phase of her career after signing with Gotham FC
Sam Kerr feels she can be even better given the right surroundings. The Australian forward is already considered one of the best players in the world, and she is looking forward to the next phase of her career after joining Gotham FC and returning to the National Women’s Soccer League.
Kerr: I want to win things and be part of a winning culture
Kerr: I want to win things and be part of a winning culture Julia.Woods@fo… Fri, 07/03/2026 - 15:33 Sam Kerr spoke with the media following the announcement of her signing with Gotham FC in the NWSL until 2030, returning to play in America after six years in England with Chelsea.The striker last played in the NWSL back in 2019 with the Chicago Red Stars, and picked the golden boot in three consecutive seasons in 2017, 2018 and in her final seaso…
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