Australian striker Sam Kerr has signed with Gotham FC, the reigning champion of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The announcement on Monday confirms that the Australia captain has signed a contract through the 2030 season. This move marks a return to the league for Kerr, who previously played for the New York side, then known as Sky Blue, from 2015 to 2017.
Kerr joins Gotham as a free agent after a career with Chelsea spanning over six seasons. During her time in England, she won five Women's Super League titles and 11 major trophies, recording 116 goals across all competitions. The all-time leading regular season goal-scorer for the NWSL was also the runner-up for the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
Gotham president of soccer operations Yael Averbuch West called Kerr a game-changing talent and one of the defining players of her generation, describing the signing as a landmark moment for the club. The signing brings one of the game's brightest talents to the biggest sports market in the United States.
Kerr expressed that returning to the club is special, stating that the ambition at Gotham is clear and she looks forward to helping the team compete for trophies and create more history.