Gotham signs Sam Kerr through the 2030 season in NWSL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Gotham FC has signed Australian striker Sam Kerr to a contract that extends through the 2030 season, marking her return to the National Women's Soccer League after six seasons with Chelsea. Kerr previously played for Sky Blue, which later rebranded to Gotham, from 2015 to 2017. She is the NWSL's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals and has been a pivotal player for Australia, leading the Matildas to the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. In her statement, Kerr expressed excitement about rejoining the team and competing for trophies. Gotham’s roster includes notable players such as Esther González and Rose Lavelle, reflecting the club’s ambition ahead of the new season.
- •Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC through 2030.
- •She previously played for Sky Blue from 2015-2017.
- •Kerr is the NWSL's top scorer with 77 goals.
- •She led Australia to the 2023 Women's World Cup semifinals.
- •Gotham FC aims to build on their recent league title success.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Chelsea forward Kerr joins Gotham FC
- 5:39 PMESPN Soccer — Kerr completes Gotham FC move after Chelsea exit
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season
"Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer league after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea. Gotham announced signing Kerr on Monday to a deal that will keep her with the team through 2030. The move marks a return to the NWSL for Kerr, who previously played for Sky Blue — which later became Gotham — from 2015-17.
"Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has joined American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC.The Bats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 32-y...
"Sam Kerr has completed a switch back to Gotham FC in the NWSL after leaving Chelsea.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 6:45 PMFormer Chelsea forward Kerr joins Gotham FC
Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has joined American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC.The Bats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 32-y...
- ESPN SoccerJun 29, 2026, 5:39 PMKerr completes Gotham FC move after Chelsea exit
Sam Kerr has completed a switch back to Gotham FC in the NWSL after leaving Chelsea.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:04 PMGotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season
Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer league after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea. Gotham announced signing Kerr on Monday to a deal that will keep her with the team through 2030. The move marks a return to the NWSL for Kerr, who previously played for Sky Blue — which later became Gotham — from 2015-17.
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