Official: Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea FCW at end of the season

TL;DR

Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea FCW at the end of the season after six successful years, becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 64 goals. She has decided not to renew her contract, marking a significant departure for the team.

Key points

Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea FCW at the end of the season
She is the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 64 goals
Kerr has won nearly a dozen trophies during her tenure
She decided not to renew her contract
Speculation exists about her future, possibly returning to America

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Sam Kerr of Chelsea arrives at the stadium prior to the Adobe Women's FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on May 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty Images When Sam Kerr signed with Chelsea in the winter of 2019, she was already a certified legend of the game: a Ballon d’Or nominee; the all-time leading goalscorer of both the American and the Australian professional women’s leagues. But she wanted more. She wanted more goals, more glory, more trophies. And wouldn’t you know it, she delivered. And how! Six and a half absolutely legendary years and nearly a dozen trophies later, she’s set to leave as our all-time leading goalscorer in the WSL, with 64. And with 115 goals in 177 total appearances, she’s just one behind Fran Kirby for the all-time lead across all competitions. (We have one game left, so it’s not out of the question that Kerr ties or passes Kirby still.) And that’s despite missing over a year due to an ACL injury! Kerr, who has decided not to renew her contract, was the landmark signing of all landmark signings at the time for Chelsea, and she’s helped keep the Blues at the very top of the women’s game ever since. Her boots will be very hard to fill, figuratively and literally. Two years ago, when she signed her last extension, she . This time, it’s very much the real thing.

Q&A

Why is Sam Kerr leaving Chelsea FCW?

Sam Kerr has decided not to renew her contract with Chelsea FCW, marking the end of her six-year tenure with the club.

How many goals did Sam Kerr score for Chelsea FCW?

Sam Kerr scored 64 goals for Chelsea FCW, making her the club's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Super League.

What impact did Sam Kerr have on Chelsea FCW?

Sam Kerr was a landmark signing for Chelsea FCW, helping the team secure nearly a dozen trophies and maintaining their position at the top of women's football.

What are the future plans for Sam Kerr after leaving Chelsea?

While specific future plans for Sam Kerr have not been announced, there is speculation about a potential return to America.