Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC, returns to NWSL after Chelsea stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Sam Kerr is set to join Gotham FC, marking her return to the NWSL after over six seasons at Chelsea. The Australian forward has signed a contract running through 2030 and expressed excitement about the growth of both herself and the league since her last tenure with Sky Blue from 2015-2017. Kerr, who is currently the NWSL’s all-time leading regular-season scorer, aims to compete for playing time and contribute her experience to the team. She is expected to be cleared in time for Gotham's match against the Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15, where over 30,000 tickets have already been sold.
- •Kerr played for Sky Blue, now Gotham, from 2015-2017.
- •She holds 77 career goals in the NWSL and 116 goals at Chelsea.
- •Kerr is the all-time leading scorer for Australia with 75 international goals.
- •Gotham FC will host Washington Spirit in the Queen's Classic on July 15.
- •Kerr aims to adapt and make an impact in her return to the league.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Kerr looks forward to a new phase of her career after signing with Gotham FC
"Sam Kerr feels that, given the right surroundings, she can be even better. Already considered among the best players in the world, the Australian forward is joining Gotham FC, marking a return to the National Women's Soccer League after more than six seasons at Chelsea. The move brings Kerr's career full circle, in a sense.
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