In five back-to-back golden boot-winning seasons in the US and Australia (2017-18 and 2018â19 in the W-League and 2017, 2018 and 2019 in the NWSL) Kerr broke the records for the most goals scored in a season for both leagues, 18 in the US and 16 in Australia.
âSheâs a delight to coach and Iâve figured out the strategies that work best with her,â said the Chelsea manager, Emma Hayes. âWhen itâs your season things go for you in the same way it did for Beth [England] last year and I think the ball is falling to her. Sheâs taking responsibility for the team, which I think is important, sheâs doing it again and again. I feel a bit bad not leaving her on to get her hat-trick but weâve got other games to prepare for and I didnât want to take any risks this evening.â