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Chelsea’s record-scoring Sam Kerr departs after 2025-26 for NWSL

5/15/2026

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Chelsea FC announced striker Sam Kerr will leave when her contract ends after the 2025-26 season.
She scored 16 goals in 29 matches this season despite a 20-month ACL injury that began in January 2024.
Kerr departs as Chelsea’s all-time top scorer with 115 goals in 157 games, one shy of Fran Kirby’s record, will play her final match versus Manchester United and may join an NWSL club.

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Chelsea FC announced striker Sam Kerr will leave when her contract ends after the 2025-26 season.
She scored 16 goals in 29 matches this season despite a 20-month ACL injury that began in January 2024.
Kerr departs as Chelsea’s all-time top scorer with 115 goals in 157 games, one shy of Fran Kirby’s record, will play her final match versus Manchester United and may join an NWSL club.