Gotham's Sam Kerr Makes NWSL History With 80th Career Goal
Summary
Sam Kerr, a forward for Gotham FC, scored her 80th career goal in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), making her the first player to reach this milestone. Her goal helped Gotham beat the Kansas City Current 2-1, with Kerr’s goal coming in the 41st minute of the game.Key Facts
- Sam Kerr scored the winning goal for Gotham FC against the Kansas City Current.
- Kerr’s goal was her 80th regular-season goal in the NWSL, a new league record.
- She has scored 31 regular-season goals for Gotham FC, the most in the team’s history.
- Kerr rejoined Gotham FC after playing six and a half years with Chelsea FC in England.
- While at Chelsea, Kerr won five Women’s Super League titles and scored 116 goals.
- She won multiple awards including the WSL Golden Boot twice and several Player of the Year honors.
- Kerr played three seasons with Gotham FC’s earlier version, Sky Blue FC, between 2015 and 2017.
- In 2017, she scored 17 goals in the NWSL season, earning the league’s Golden Boot and MVP awards.
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