Overview
- Kerr headed Niamh Charles’ cross on Sunday to start a 3-1 win at Leicester and to reach 64 WSL goals, passing Fran Kirby.
- The victory guaranteed Chelsea a top-three finish and a place in next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.
- The 32-year-old returned in September after a long ACL layoff and has looked sharper since March after international duty.
- Manchester City moved to the brink of the WSL title after Rebecca Knaak’s stoppage-time winner against Liverpool and now likely need one point on the final day.
- Media reports and her post-match message have fueled talk Kerr may depart when her contract ends, with links to NWSL club Denver Summit.