Sam Kerr confirms she's leaving Chelsea after season ends
Sam Kerr has led Chelsea to five WSL titles in six-plus seasons with the Blues and twice led the league in scoring
Sam Kerr's next game with Chelsea will be her last with the team. The striker, who is one goal shy of matching Chelsea's scoring record, confirmed on Thursday, May 14, she is leaving the London club after the season. Her last game will be Saturday against Manchester United.
Kerr has been with Chelsea for the last 6½ years, helping the Blues to five WSL titles and a runner-up finish in the Champions League in 2021. She won the WSL's Golden Boot title in 2021 and 2022, and was the WSL's Player of the Year in 2023. Kerr has 115 goals in 157 games with Chelsea, one behind Fran Kirby.
"I definitely don't want this to be a sad conversation," Kerr said in a video on her and Chelsea's social media accounts. "Remember all the good times we've had together. It's been an absolute honor to represent you guys for the last 6½ years.
" While Kerr did not say where she will play next, this is not a retirement for the 32-year-old. She is Australia's captain, as well as one of its most celebrated athletes, and the Matildas have already qualified for next year's World Cup in Brazil. Kerr led Australia to its best finish at the last World Cup, where the Matildas lost to England in the semifinals.