Sam Kerr likely to join Gotham FC after leaving Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Sam Kerr announced her departure from Chelsea FC after six years with the club, where she achieved five Women’s Super League titles and scored 116 goals. Reports suggest Kerr has reached an agreement to join Gotham FC in the NWSL, although neither party has confirmed the move. Kerr, who previously played in the NWSL, returns to the league where her career began with the Western New York Flash in 2013. This move aligns with personal ties, as her wife Kristie Mewis has also played for Gotham FC and won a championship there in 2023.
- •Kerr departs Chelsea FC after a successful six-year career.
- •She scored her 116th goal in her final game against Manchester United.
- •Reports indicate she has agreed to terms with Gotham FC.
- •Kerr has prior experience in the NWSL with multiple clubs.
- •Her wife Kristie Mewis has ties to Gotham FC, adding personal significance.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Kerr's next club revealed after Chelsea exit: Report
"Sam Kerr departed Chelsea FC last month. Her reported next move would be a full-circle moment for her and her wife, Kristie Mewis.
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