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Sam Kerr is set to sign for NWSL side Gotham FC on a free transfer following the expiry of her contract with Chelsea FC. The 32-year-old Australia striker announced her exit from the eight-time Women’s Super League champions in May, ending a six-and-a-half-year stay.
What happened?
Kerr scored 116 goals in 158 appearances for Chelsea FC, including five WSL titles, three FA Cups, and three League Cups.
Why it matters for Chelsea FC
The move to Gotham FC will represent Kerr’s third stint in the NWSL, having most recently spent two seasons with the Chicago Red Stars between January 2018 and December 2019.
What comes next?
Kerr will join former Chelsea team-mates Jess Carter, Ann-Katrin Berger, and Guro Reiten at Gotham FC, who currently sit fifth in the NWSL standings.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals scored for Chelsea FC | 116 |
| Appearances for Chelsea FC | 158 |
| WSL titles won with Chelsea FC | 5 |
| FA Cups won with Chelsea FC | 3 |
| League Cups won with Chelsea FC | 3 |
The forward sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January 2024 and was sidelined until September 2025. Kerr ended the 2025-26 season having scored 17 goals and provided three assists in 30 matches across all competitions for Chelsea FC.
Gotham FC have made big moves in recent transfer windows to defend their title, including the landmark intraleague transfer for USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw and the acquisition of Kerr’s former teammate and Norway forward Guro Reiten from Chelsea FC.
