Sam Kerr believes Gotham FC is a perfect fit at this stage of her career
Australian striker Sam Kerr has signed a contract with Gotham FC that runs through 2030, marking her return to the NWSL after a successful stint with Chelsea. She cited the club's ambitions, strong roster, and coaching staff as key factors in her decision. The deal also reflects Gotham's use of allocation money and the appeal of living in New York City.
- ▪Kerr left Chelsea in the summer of 2026 to join Gotham FC, becoming eligible to debut on July 15 at Citi Field.
- ▪She highlighted Gotham's desire to win trophies and its similarity to Chelsea's competitive mindset as a primary draw.
- ▪The presence of teammates like Rose Lavelle and the tactical approach of coach Juan Carlos Amorós influenced her choice.
- ▪GM Yael Averbuch West facilitated the multi‑month recruitment process, emphasizing allocation money and personal connections, including Kerr's wife Kristie Mewis's prior experience with the club.
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NWSL gotham fc Sam Kerr believes Gotham FC is a perfect fit at this stage of her career By Jonathan Lehman Published July 2, 2026, 11:31 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The NWSL is where Sam Kerr made her reputation as one of the preeminent forwards in women’s soccer history.
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