Sam Kerr is poised to exit Chelsea at the season’s end and make a return to the United States. Reports from The Sydney Morning Herald indicate that the Matildas star has agreed to join new NWSL team, the Denver Summit, which recently commenced play.
Kerr’s move represents a significant transition, as she has enjoyed a stellar six-year spell at Chelsea, scoring 61 goals in 90 appearances and securing five Women’s Super League titles alongside three FA Cups. However, her contributions have waned since recovering from an ACL injury, leading to a diminished role in recent matches.
The Denver Summit, co-owned by NFL legend Peyton Manning and skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin, marks a new chapter for Kerr, who has previously had success in the American league, notably with the Western New York Flash and the Chicago Red Stars. She remains the NWSL’s all-time leading goal scorer.
As of now, neither Chelsea nor the Summit has officially announced Kerr’s transfer. Furthermore, her personal ties to the United States are strong, as her wife, Kristie Mewis, is American, and the couple has a child together.
Chelsea’s recent performance saw them eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal, heightening speculation around Kerr’s future with the team. With this potential move, fans and pundits alike eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for the renowned forward as she returns to the American football landscape.