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Chelsea Icon Millie Bright Retires After Record 216 WSL Games

4/30/2026

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Millie Bright announced her retirement on 29 April 2026.
She left a 12-year Chelsea career due to injury and fatigue, finishing with 314 appearances and a WSL record 216 games.
Bright earned 88 England caps, won Euro 2022, and collected 20 Chelsea trophies, eight WSL titles.
Chelsea will retain her as ambassador and trustee and schedule a tribute before the WSL match versus Manchester United on 16 May 2026.

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Millie Bright announced her retirement on 29 April 2026.
She left a 12-year Chelsea career due to injury and fatigue, finishing with 314 appearances and a WSL record 216 games.
Bright earned 88 England caps, won Euro 2022, and collected 20 Chelsea trophies, eight WSL titles.
Chelsea will retain her as ambassador and trustee and schedule a tribute before the WSL match versus Manchester United on 16 May 2026.