Chelsea's Kerr keen to return to Australia once restrictions lifted
3 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea's Kerr keen to return to Australia once restrictions lifted

The Hindu  

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has said she will look to return to Australia at the first opportunity as she struggles with homesickness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Kerr has been in stellar form in the Women's Super League since making her debut for the London club in January 2020, helping Chelsea to back-to-back titles and finishing as the league's top scorer last season. RELATED| "Being away from home is the biggest struggle I am having at the moment," Kerr told News Corp. "My coach Emma knows that.the problem for me and a lot of the Aussie girls is we just don't know the next time we will see our families. As a result, Kerr has not been able to return to Australia since joining Chelsea, with games for her national team also being played overseas as a result of the pandemic.

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Sam Kerr takes massive step on her road to return following horror ACL injury - as Matildas star jets back to Europe
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 is set to get her Women’s World Cup campaign going for Australia after injury setback
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr is set to get her Women’s World Cup campaign going for Australia after injury setback

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — In the end, Sam Kerr wasn’t needed as Australia advanced to the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup. It’s all an individual plan for her in training - I trust my team 100% to prepare her the best way possible.” Gustavsson said he was working on “how to get the best out of Sam Kerr” in the …

Sam Kerr pep talk inspired Australia into World Cup last 16
1 year, 8 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 …

Sam Kerr available for must-win game against Canada in a boost for Women's World Cup co-host Australia
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Kerr available for must-win game against Canada in a boost for Women's World Cup co-host Australia

Hindustan Times  

Sam Kerr is ready to go, and so the much-needed reinforcements appear to be arriving just in time for co-host Australia ahead of its must-win Women’s World Cup match against Canada. Australia's Women's World Cup captain Sam Kerr reacts during a press conference in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday Kerr and Mary Fowler missed Australia’s upset 3-2 loss to Nigeria but are …

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury
1 year, 8 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 …

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of Women’s World Cup opener after injury blow
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of Women’s World Cup opener after injury blow

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 star Sam Kerr has been ruled out …

Injured Sam Kerr misses Australia’s Women’s World Cup opener and faces longer out
1 year, 8 months ago

Injured Sam Kerr misses Australia’s Women’s World Cup opener and faces longer out

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Captain Sam Kerr missed Australia’s opening Women’s World Cup game against Ireland on Thursday because of a calf injury that wasn’t revealed publicly until about an hour before kickoff. Kerr is Australia’s leading scorer and has been the face of a heavy marketing campaign for the World Cup, which is also being co-hosted by New Zealand. “Of course …

Sam Kerr is OUT of Australia's first two matches of the World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Kerr is OUT of Australia's first two matches of the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr was seen in tears as her teammates ran out onto the pitch after the Matildas superstar was ruled out of Australia's opening World Cup game and their second group matches after sustaining a calf injury. Sam Kerr was seen in tears after being ruled out of Australia's first two World Cup matches Sam Kerr has been ruled out …

Sam Kerr exclusive interview: Moving to Chelsea has given me everything I ever wanted
4 years, 2 months ago

Sam Kerr exclusive interview: Moving to Chelsea has given me everything I ever wanted

The Telegraph  

“Emma was a huge factor for me. I felt pressure to deliver straight away because I didn’t want to let them down, not because anybody was putting pressure on me.” Hayes’ team haven’t lost a WSL game since Kerr’s arrival. Not since 27 January 2019, in fact, and the Australian star hit top form in recent games, scoring five times …

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