Overview
- Bright, 32, announced her immediate retirement on Wednesday, closing a Chelsea career of 314 games and 20 trophies.
- She has been out since early February with an ankle injury and said she had played through injuries for years.
- She holds the Women’s Super League appearance record with 216 games and departs as Chelsea’s longest-serving player.
- With England, she earned 88 caps, won Euro 2022, and captained the team to the 2023 World Cup final.
- Chelsea will honor her at Stamford Bridge before the May 16 league finale against Manchester United.