Sam Kerr makes a HUGE step toward returning to football in major boost for Matildas and Chelsea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Kerr makes a HUGE step toward returning to football in major boost for Matildas and Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Also will become a mother in 2025, partner is pregnant Ruptured her ACL in January at a training camp Sam Kerr is working towards a return to football Superstar striker Sam Kerr is closing in on a return for Chelsea, almost a year after she tore her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp in Morocco. Sam Kerr is closing in on a return for Chelsea, almost a year after she tore her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp in Morocco The Chelsea goal machine was all smiles with her teammates ahead of a photo shoot in London Kerr also announced on Instagram in November that she and long-time partner Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby in 2025 The pair posted a heart-warming set of pictures of themselves while holding up a picture of Mewis' scans. Meanwhile, Kerr's trial on charges of alleged racial aggravated harassment of a police officer will take place in February next year. Kerr denies charges of intentionally causing 'racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to a police officer' following a night out in Twickenham, London in January of 2023.

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Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni calls discussions about Sam Kerr's captaincy future 'irrelevant'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni calls discussions about Sam Kerr's captaincy future 'irrelevant'

ABC  

Everyone is talking about Sam Kerr — except, seemingly the Matildas themselves. Interim coach Tom Sermanni, speaking for the first time since Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment in the UK last week, says he and the playing group haven't formally discussed Kerr's situation. Sermanni insists whether Kerr retains the captaincy is "irrelevant", given he may not …

Sponsors make bold decision after Sam Kerr's legal saga - as ex-Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna accuses Football Australia of 'double standards'
1 month ago

Sponsors make bold decision after Sam Kerr's legal saga - as ex-Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna accuses Football Australia of 'double standards'

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's major sponsors - including Nike and Visa - are tipped to back the Matildas captain as she looks to desperately revive her public image following her legal saga in London. Sam Kerr's major sponsors - including Nike and Visa - are tipped to back the Matildas captain as she looks to revive her public image following her legal …

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
1 month ago

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty on Tuesday of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. “Following today’s not guilty verdict, I can finally put this challenging period behind me,” Kerr said in a statement posted on Instagram. “While I apologize for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, I …

Chelsea star Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment
1 month ago

Chelsea star Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment

The Hindu  

Australia women’s football captain Sam Kerr was on Tuesday found not guilty of racially abusing a British police officer after a dispute with a cab driver. Kerr, who has Indian ancestry, called officer Stephen Lovell “stupid and white” after police were called following a drunken dispute with a cab driver in the early hours of Jan. 30, 2023. “We look …

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
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1 month ago

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

Associated Press  

Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty Tuesday of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. Kerr, a striker for Australia and for English club Chelsea, accepted she called Police Constable Stephen Lovell “stupid and white” during a heated exchange at a police station after a night out in London in January 2023, …

Football star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racial harassment in England
1 month ago

Football star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racial harassment in England

Al Jazeera  

The Chelsea striker is cleared of racially aggravated harassment after calling a police officer ‘stupid and white’ in 2023. Australian women’s football captain Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially abusing a British police officer after a dispute with a cab driver. Kerr, who has Indian ancestry, called officer Stephen Lovell “stupid and white” after police were called following …

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
1 month ago

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

CNN  

AP — Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty Tuesday of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. “Following today’s not guilty verdict, I can finally put this challenging period behind me,” Kerr said in a statement posted on Instagram. “While I apologize for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, …

Sam Kerr is 'shy' and 'level-headed' off the pitch, friends tell racial harassment trial
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Kerr is 'shy' and 'level-headed' off the pitch, friends tell racial harassment trial

ABC  

Sam Kerr is a "shy" and "reserved" person away from the spotlight, friends of the footballer accused of racially aggravated harassment have told court. Defending her comments at Metropolitan Police Constable Stephen Lovell, Ms Kerr told the court she became "very angry" and had felt the officer was treating her differently due to the colour of her skin. On day …

Sam Kerr felt police treatment was different due to her skin colour, court hears
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Kerr felt police treatment was different due to her skin colour, court hears

ABC  

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr has told a London court she called a police officer "stupid and white" because she felt she was being treated differently because of her skin colour by a person in a position of power, but said she didn't mean to harass him. In the body-worn camera, PC Lovell can be heard questioning Ms Kerr as …

Sam Kerr's Matildas captaincy decision to be made after trial, says Football Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Kerr's Matildas captaincy decision to be made after trial, says Football Australia

ABC  

Football Australia has refused to speculate on Sam Kerr's playing future in the aftermath of the injured Matildas captain's court case. The Matildas will host South Korea at Sydney Football Stadium on April 4 and at Hunter Stadium three days later in the lead-up to the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Provided there are no setbacks with her return at …

Sam Kerr takes massive step on her road to return following horror ACL injury - as Matildas star jets back to Europe
2 months, 1 week ago

Sam Kerr takes massive step on her road to return following horror ACL injury - as Matildas star jets back to Europe

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr has surprised Chelsea fans after she was pictured back in training on Sunday afternoon, having travelled with Sonia Bompastor's squad to a warm-weather training camp in Portugal. Sam Kerr has been pictured back in Chelsea training during a warm-weather training camp Kerr flew to Portugal to meet up with the rest of her team-mates, having spent the festive …

Sam Kerr cuts a sporty figure as she joins her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis for sunny day out in Perth as they return to Australia for Christmas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Kerr cuts a sporty figure as she joins her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis for sunny day out in Perth as they return to Australia for Christmas

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr cut a sporty figure as she enjoyed some quality time with her pregnant fiancée Kristie Mewis in Perth on Friday. Sam Kerr cut a sporty figure as she enjoyed some quality time with her pregnant fiancée Kristie Mewis in Perth on Friday The Matildas captain, 31, and the American football player, 33, are currently in Australia visiting Sam's …

Kerr and Mewis suffer online abuse after baby announcement
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerr and Mewis suffer online abuse after baby announcement

The Hindu  

England women’s football manager and Chelsea have condemned online abuse of female players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis since the couple announced this week they are expecting a baby. Australia captain and Chelsea striker Kerr gave the news on Instagram with the words “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” plus photos of herself and pregnant partner Mewis, an American who plays for …

Australia's Sam Kerr announces pregnancy with USA's Kristie Mewis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia's Sam Kerr announces pregnancy with USA's Kristie Mewis

India Today  

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they’re expecting a baby. The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting photos together, including a touching shot of them holding an ultrasound image, with the caption: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” Kerr, captain of Australia’s national team and a key player for Chelsea, recently extended her contract with …

Injured Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sets the record straight on SHOCK rumour
6 months, 1 week ago

Injured Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sets the record straight on SHOCK rumour

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr has quashed a rumour about her return to football, with the Matildas superstar indicating that she is not in any rush to return to the field from her ACL injury. The 30-year-old Chelsea striker ruptured her ACL while on a training camp in Morocco in early January and is still on the sidelines just days before the new …

See how Sam Kerr will play will play huge role in deciding next Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's Olympic Games disaster
7 months ago

See how Sam Kerr will play will play huge role in deciding next Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's Olympic Games disaster

Daily Mail  

Matildas players, including injured captain Sam Kerr, will be consulted by Football Australia in the crucial search for the team's next coach. Two weeks after Tony Gustavsson's departure, FA has started the recruitment process for the coach to lead Australia through the next cycle, including the home 2026 Asian Cup, the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Sam Kerr …

How will a Sam Kerr-less Matildas tackle their 'group of death' at the Paris Olympic Games?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How will a Sam Kerr-less Matildas tackle their 'group of death' at the Paris Olympic Games?

ABC  

Thus spoke Football Australia. After five months of distended speculation over the status of Sam Kerr, whose January ACL tear seemed to all but eliminate her from Olympic contention, Australian football's governing body has finally confirmed that the Matildas striker will have to miss yet another major football tournament through injury. We all remember that old self: the one that …

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's Olympics dream is officially over after she was officially ruled out of playing in the Paris Games. However, influential defender Clare Hunt has overcome injury and returns to a Matildas squad still without Katrina Gorry, who remains a chance of making the team for the looming Olympics. Sam Kerr's horror year just got worse with the news that …

Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury

ABC  

In short: Football Australia has confirmed an ongoing ACL injury will keep Matildas star Sam Kerr out of the squad for the Paris Olympics. Football Australia has confirmed an ongoing ACL injury will keep Matildas star Sam Kerr out of the squad for the Paris Olympics. Sam Kerr has officially been ruled out of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Football …

Sam Kerr trial for alleged racially aggravated harassment of police officer pushed back until next year as case against Chelsea and Matildas superstar is hit by another delay
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Kerr trial for alleged racially aggravated harassment of police officer pushed back until next year as case against Chelsea and Matildas superstar is hit by another delay

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's trial on charges of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer will take place in 2025 after her case hit another hurdle. Chelsea and Matildas star Kerr, 30, denies charges of intentionally causing 'racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to a police officer' following a night out in Twickenham, London in January 2023. Sam Kerr's trial will take …

Sam Kerr reveals what she'll do when she quits playing, the job she'd love if she wasn't a soccer superstar - and her chances of playing at the Olympics
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Kerr reveals what she'll do when she quits playing, the job she'd love if she wasn't a soccer superstar - and her chances of playing at the Olympics

Daily Mail  

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr is refusing to believe her Olympic dream is completely dead - but if she can't play on the pitch, she may still have a very important role to play off it. Sam Kerr is the Matildas captain and leading striker, but is almost certain to miss out on the Paris Olympics through injury Kerrs loves the …

The contenders to replace Sam Kerr as the focal point of the Matildas attack at the Paris Olympics - and why it might NOT be World Cup hero Mary Fowler
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The contenders to replace Sam Kerr as the focal point of the Matildas attack at the Paris Olympics - and why it might NOT be World Cup hero Mary Fowler

Daily Mail  

The days are ticking down until the Paris Olympics and the Matildas have already stamped their passport with qualification to the main draw. Matildas captain and striker Sam Kerr has been cut down with an ACL injury and is unavailable for the Paris Olympics It has left Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson in a quandary on who to replace her with …

Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold opens up about Sam Kerr's state of mind as she faces bombshell racial harassment scandal
11 months, 1 week ago

Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold opens up about Sam Kerr's state of mind as she faces bombshell racial harassment scandal

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr is 'in high spirits' according to Mackenzie Arnold as the Matildas gather for their first match since charges were laid against their talisman and captain. Mackenzie Arnold says injured striker Sam Kerr is not bothered by her upcoming criminal trial for allegedly racially abusing a police officer The incident took place a day after Kerr scored a hat-trick …

Sam Kerr's USWNT star fiancee Kristie Mewis breaks cover for the first time since the soccer superstar was charged with racially harassing a police officer
1 year ago

Sam Kerr's USWNT star fiancee Kristie Mewis breaks cover for the first time since the soccer superstar was charged with racially harassing a police officer

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Kristie Mewis has been seen for the first time since her fiancee Sam Kerr's racial harassment charge was exclusively revealed by the Mail, with the American football star spotted out and about in central London on Tuesday. A casually dressed Mewis, 33, was spotted by the Mail as she strolled through central London late on Tuesday afternoon It's the …

Australian Olympic chiefs would have final say on Kerr playing in Paris
1 year ago

Australian Olympic chiefs would have final say on Kerr playing in Paris

The Hindu  

Australia’s Chef de Mission for the Paris Olympics Anna Meares said on Thursday that the Australian Olympic Committee would have the final say on whether Sam Kerr will be able to represent her country at this year’s Summer Games. Australia have already qualified for the women’s soccer tournament in Paris and Kerr would in normal circumstances be the first name …

Kerr has our full support, says Chelsea boss Hayes after police charge forward
1 year ago

Kerr has our full support, says Chelsea boss Hayes after police charge forward

The Hindu  

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has the Women’s Super League club’s “full support”, manager Emma Hayes said with the Australia captain set to face trial in the UK having been accused of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer last year. The club did not comment on Kerr’s case at the time but Hayes said she would be supported by her …

How Sam Kerr could be JAILED and deported: Legal expert answers all the burning questions surrounding Matildas star's legal scandal
1 year ago

How Sam Kerr could be JAILED and deported: Legal expert answers all the burning questions surrounding Matildas star's legal scandal

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr is the name on everyone's lips in Australia, after the Matildas captain was hit with a criminal charge in a London court on Monday. So, with plenty of questions still yet to be answered surrounding the case, Daily Mail Australia spoke to criminal law expert Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh, partner at Corker Binning, for the lowdown. Sam Kerr will face …

Sam Kerr: Fresh details emerge about night out that ended with Matildas star being charged with racially harassing a police officer
1 year ago

Sam Kerr: Fresh details emerge about night out that ended with Matildas star being charged with racially harassing a police officer

Daily Mail  

New details surrounding Sam Kerr's bombshell court case in London have been revealed, after the Australia superstar was charged with a racially aggravated offence. Sam Kerr's alleged offence was caused by a complaint over a taxi fare Kerr appeared at Kingston Crown Court on Monday over the alleged incident EXCLUSIVE READ: Sam Kerr charged with offence in bombshell news While …

Stunned Matildas coach reveals superstar player Sam Kerr kept her criminal charge a SECRET from the team and Football Australia as he breaks his silence on the scandal
1 year ago

Stunned Matildas coach reveals superstar player Sam Kerr kept her criminal charge a SECRET from the team and Football Australia as he breaks his silence on the scandal

Daily Mail  

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has revealed Sam Kerr did not tell him she will face a criminal trial in England because the superstar striker had kept her racial harassment charge and court appearance a secret. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says he was “surprised” to hear captain Sam Kerr was charged with the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in …

Soccer fans are left dumbfounded by a telling detail as Sam Kerr is charged with alleged racial harassment of a police officer
1 year ago

Soccer fans are left dumbfounded by a telling detail as Sam Kerr is charged with alleged racial harassment of a police officer

Daily Mail  

Football fans have been left scratching their heads about the timeline regarding Sam Kerr's alleged racial harassment of a police officer, with many wondering why the public didn't know about it sooner. The Matildas superstar pleaded not guilty after being charged with an alleged 'racially aggravated offence' against a police officer Some fans are curious about why the incident is …

Revealed: The Instagram post that proves Sam Kerr was on cloud nine on the day she allegedly racially abused a cop
1 year ago

Revealed: The Instagram post that proves Sam Kerr was on cloud nine on the day she allegedly racially abused a cop

Daily Mail  

Kerr, 30, has denied the allegation, trial is scheduled for next February On January 30 last year - the same day Sam Kerr allegedly racially abused a police officer in London - the superstar striker was on cloud nine. What allegedly unfolded hours later will now be played out in court, with Kerr accused of using insulting, threatening or abusive …

Chelsea and Australia star Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer and faces trial next year
1 year ago

Chelsea and Australia star Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer and faces trial next year

Daily Mail  

Australia's superstar captain Samantha Kerr will face a criminal trial next year for alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, the Mail can reveal. Australia's Samantha Kerr plays against New Zealand during a Cup of Nations soccer match in Sydney, Australia The 30-year-old, who wore a white t-shirt under a black suit jacket as she appeared at Kingston Crown …

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr ruled out of 2024 Paris Olympics by her father
1 year ago

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr ruled out of 2024 Paris Olympics by her father

ABC  

In short: Sam Kerr is recovering from a ruptured ACL and will not play for the Matildas in this year's Paris Olympics, her father says. Sam Kerr is recovering from a ruptured ACL and will not play for the Matildas in this year's Paris Olympics, her father says. The father of Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has said she is "definitely" …

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world
1 year ago

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world

ABC  

In short: Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Catley is attempting to lead the Matildas to Olympic qualification without the team's star striker, who injured her ACL in …

Sam Kerr agrees Chelsea contract extension in principle
1 year, 1 month ago

Sam Kerr agrees Chelsea contract extension in principle

New York Times  

Sam Kerr has agreed a deal in principle to extend her contract at Chelsea. Her long-term injury means Kerr has likely played her last Chelsea match under manager Emma Hayes, who is departing at the end of the season to take the USWNT head coach role. “I’m sure when the time is right to discuss her future that will come …

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr undergoes surgery on ACL injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr undergoes surgery on ACL injury

ABC  

Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament injury that has dashed her Olympic dream with the Matildas. Key points: Sam Kerr had surgery on her ACL injury in the UK on Thursday Chelsea boss Emma Hayes said the injury was due to a "simple and innocuous" movement Hayes said it was not the time to discuss Kerr's …

Doctor explains how Sam Kerr could still play for the Matildas at the Olympics even if her horror knee injury isn't healed
1 year, 2 months ago

Doctor explains how Sam Kerr could still play for the Matildas at the Olympics even if her horror knee injury isn't healed

Daily Mail  

There is no chance injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr will able to play at the Paris Olympics after a horror ACL injury, but there is a still an outside chance she could help win the gold medal for her country. Kerr has been ruled out of the Paris Olympics after suffering what the Matildas called an ACL rupture in training …

Newly engaged soccer sweethearts Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis head home from the beach in bikinis ahead of celebrating New Year's Eve in Fremantle
1 year, 2 months ago

Newly engaged soccer sweethearts Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis head home from the beach in bikinis ahead of celebrating New Year's Eve in Fremantle

Daily Mail  

She recently returned home to Perth for the first time since announcing her engagement to long-time girlfriend Kristie Mewis. Matildas superstar Sam Kerr, 33, enjoyed some quality time with her new fiancée Kristie Mewis, 32, on Saturday as they headed home from the beach in Fremantle. American-born soccer player Kristie meanwhile opted for a navy blue G-string bikini paired with …

Australia is having a moment — will Sam Kerr finally get hers against England?
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia is having a moment — will Sam Kerr finally get hers against England?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With the Matildas enjoying their moment as Australia is gripped by World …

From partying in Ibiza to sharing the same changing rooms, trophies and even partners: The very close links between the Australian Matildas and England's Lionesses before crunch World Cup semi-final
1 year, 7 months ago

From partying in Ibiza to sharing the same changing rooms, trophies and even partners: The very close links between the Australian Matildas and England's Lionesses before crunch World Cup semi-final

Daily Mail  

It is the latest England-Australia rivalry to grip the world of sport - and should result in a fierce showdown in front of a crowd of 80,000 tomorrow. For instance, Australian star player Sam Kerr joined Chelsea in 2019 – alongside fellow teammates including England's Millie Bright, Fran Kirby, Jess Carter and the currently suspended Lauren James. High fliers: Sam …

Sam Kerr finally reveals what Matildas’ plan for her injured calf was all along - as Tony Gustavsson explains why benching her vs France was the right call
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr finally reveals what Matildas’ plan for her injured calf was all along - as Tony Gustavsson explains why benching her vs France was the right call

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr is back. Neither Sam Kerr nor coach Tony Gustavsson answered that burning query after the captain played 65 minutes as a substitute and converted her spot-kick in the penalty shootout that secured quarter-final victory over France on Saturday. Sam Kerr rushes onto the pitch showing no calf concerns with Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley after …

Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria

ABC  

The Matildas are through to the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals after recording a 2-0 victory over Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. From Sam Lewis at Stadium Australia FULL-TIME: The Matildas beat Denmark 2-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals J By Jon Healy After falling at this stage in the most agonising circumstances four years ago, the Matildas …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia eyes Sam Kerr return in last 16
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia eyes Sam Kerr return in last 16

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson hinted that Sam Kerr will play a part in its last 16 clash at the Women’s World Cup against Denmark on Monday after the star striker returned to training. Australia didn’t need Kerr’s goal-scoring prowess in an impressive 4-0 win over Olympic champion Canada in its final must-win group game, with Hayley Raso, Mary Fowler and …

Sam Kerr pep talk inspired Australia into World Cup last 16
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr pep talk inspired Australia into World Cup last 16

The Hindu  

A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia’s 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud. “Part of the reason why I think they were so united and performed the way they did was what Sam said to the team: ‘Make sure you win without …

Matildas coach says Sam Kerr will need to pass tests on Monday to play in key Women's World Cup against Canada
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas coach says Sam Kerr will need to pass tests on Monday to play in key Women's World Cup against Canada

ABC  

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says the availability of star player Sam Kerr will "go down to the wire" ahead of the do-or-die World Cup clash against Canada in Melbourne on Monday night. Key points: Sam Kerr has missed the Matildas' first two games of the Women's World Cup with a calf injury The Australians must beat Canada on Monday night …

Sam Kerr: the superstar carrying Australia’s hopes on her shoulders
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr: the superstar carrying Australia’s hopes on her shoulders

CNN  

CNN — Even as a 15-year-old, Sam Kerr had the weight of a nation on her shoulders. But Australia fell to an emphatic 5-1 defeat to Italy that day and Alyssa Mautz, Kerr’s teammate at Perth Glory and the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League, believed Kerr experienced a lot of pressure early in her career. “So …

Sam Kerr ‘available’ for Australia’s must-win clash with Canada after calf injury
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr ‘available’ for Australia’s must-win clash with Canada after calf injury

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia captain Sam Kerr confirmed she will be …

Sam Kerr injury timeline: How she got hurt, when the Matildas first knew she would miss games - and the smart reason they kept it a secret until the last minute
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr injury timeline: How she got hurt, when the Matildas first knew she would miss games - and the smart reason they kept it a secret until the last minute

Daily Mail  

The gun striker will look to play Australia's final group match Coaching staff also kept Irish guessing, didn't reveal Kerr was out Sam Kerr injured her calf on Wednesday, ruling her out of Ireland clash From the moment superstar striker Sam Kerr injured her calf at training on Wednesday, the Matildas flicked the switch. Sam Kerr didn't play against Ireland …

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr has been ruled out of Australia’s opening two games of the Women’s World Cup in a major setback for the tournament co-hosts. The star striker picked up a calf muscle injury during practice on Wednesday and it was confirmed shortly before kickoff Thursday that she wouldn’t be able to play for the Matildas against Ireland at Stadium Australia …

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